Thieves entered Dulwich Park in south London on Monday night and stole a large bronze sculpture by one of Britain?s much-loved artists. The sculpture, ?Two Forms (Divided Circle),?? by Barbara Hepworth, had been a familiar sight since it was installed in the park more than 40 years ago.
A spokesman for the neighborhood council said it was insured for nearly $800,000. According to The Associated Press, the incident happened within hours after Scotland Yard officially dedicated a unit to investigate the theft of steel cables and metal car parts, which have become an increasing target for thieves as the price of copper, lead and bronze continues to rise.
Hepworth died in 1975 in a fire at her studio in Cornwall. and art experts consider ?Two Forms (Divided Circle)?? among her most important late works. Standing more than 6 feet tall, it was the only major sculpture in the park and is one of only six casts. Local officials are offering a reward of about $1,600 for its recovery.
Source: http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/21/large-hepworth-sculpture-stolen-from-london-park/
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