Two ton of bronze, middle of no-where, now who would nick that? I notice on the news that the news broadcasters were not mentioning any likely suspects, but I think that we all have a pretty good idea who it could be...
1. I think the suspects surnames could be Smith.
2.They probably tarmac peoples front drives/Lawns.etc.
3. They are like Royalty and yeast, ie. in bread.
4. They look at a statue valued at ?3,000,000. and think that " Whay Hay, we could get ?350 scrap for that,chiver.
5. They used to try and sell you lucky charms, and now it's nicked power tools.
So people What do you think ?
Henry Moore statue theft.
Re: Henry Moore statue theft.
The scrap value of copper is way up at the mo....& of course xmas is coming,so its going to be.....all say on the count of 3..1 2 3... SMELTED!!!!
Re: Henry Moore statue theft.
I think they were planning to come down here and smuggle this one back to the UK on the plane.
"DOMINION POST WELLINGTON
Moore sculpture may be moved to a safer site
SATURDAY , 17 DECEMBER 2005
By HANK SCHOUTEN
Wellington's valuable Henry Moore sculpture, which is under 24-hour guard, may be moved to a less vulnerable location.
There have been calls to move the sculpture from its Botanic Gardens site after a tipoff that it could be stolen.
City council spokesman Simon Beattie said moving it was one of several options and more permanent arrangements would be in place by Christmas.
Councillor Bryan Pepperell, who received the tipoff that prompted the council to post security guards to watch the sculpture, said it should be moved.
The guards are understood to be costing the council about $4000 a week.
Mr Pepperell said the council did not "have a clue" that the sculpture was so valuable, and like most Wellingtonians, he was barely aware of its existence.
Though the sculpture is about five metres tall and weighs 1.5 tonnes, it was not safe where it was, he said.
"I went down and tapped on it . . . it's hollow of course and I know of people who would have no problem moving it. Where they might take it is another issue, but it could be taken to try and extract a ransom."
The recent thefts of sculptures such as Pania of the Reef in Napier had highlighted the risk, he said.
Wellington Sculpture Trust chairman Neil Plimmer said he had no independent information that the sculpture was at risk, but he welcomed council moves to increase security.
The sculpture was a highlight of the trust's portfolio of public artworks and the trust wanted it to remain in Wellington.
Mr Plimmer said it appeared quite a few people liked the sculpture in its original location in Midland Park in the central city.
However, there was also strong support from people who liked it where it is in Salamanca Rd.
"We're comfortable with it where it is in art terms. It's a very good location for a Henry Moore and it is part of a sculpture walk within the Botanic Gardens."
The sculpture was bought by Fletcher Challenge in 1987 for $900,000 and donated to the city in exchange for the right to build taller buildings."
Mart
"DOMINION POST WELLINGTON
Moore sculpture may be moved to a safer site
SATURDAY , 17 DECEMBER 2005
By HANK SCHOUTEN
Wellington's valuable Henry Moore sculpture, which is under 24-hour guard, may be moved to a less vulnerable location.
There have been calls to move the sculpture from its Botanic Gardens site after a tipoff that it could be stolen.
City council spokesman Simon Beattie said moving it was one of several options and more permanent arrangements would be in place by Christmas.
Councillor Bryan Pepperell, who received the tipoff that prompted the council to post security guards to watch the sculpture, said it should be moved.
The guards are understood to be costing the council about $4000 a week.
Mr Pepperell said the council did not "have a clue" that the sculpture was so valuable, and like most Wellingtonians, he was barely aware of its existence.
Though the sculpture is about five metres tall and weighs 1.5 tonnes, it was not safe where it was, he said.
"I went down and tapped on it . . . it's hollow of course and I know of people who would have no problem moving it. Where they might take it is another issue, but it could be taken to try and extract a ransom."
The recent thefts of sculptures such as Pania of the Reef in Napier had highlighted the risk, he said.
Wellington Sculpture Trust chairman Neil Plimmer said he had no independent information that the sculpture was at risk, but he welcomed council moves to increase security.
The sculpture was a highlight of the trust's portfolio of public artworks and the trust wanted it to remain in Wellington.
Mr Plimmer said it appeared quite a few people liked the sculpture in its original location in Midland Park in the central city.
However, there was also strong support from people who liked it where it is in Salamanca Rd.
"We're comfortable with it where it is in art terms. It's a very good location for a Henry Moore and it is part of a sculpture walk within the Botanic Gardens."
The sculpture was bought by Fletcher Challenge in 1987 for $900,000 and donated to the city in exchange for the right to build taller buildings."
Mart
Re: Henry Moore statue theft.
looks like a job for the baron.
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If they had a statue that is worth ?3M and they didn't have security, they deserved to have it stolen.
In my eyes it's nothing but a lump of brass, anyway.
In my eyes it's nothing but a lump of brass, anyway.
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You're wrong mate. Here's the culprit.....
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quis custodiet ipsos custodes
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Perhaps they will cut it up. If they do it badly enough, they may win the Turner Prize!
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Shit, I had'nt thought of that, and probably some dickhead will give them six million quid for it, like say... Charles Saatchi.
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Moore funny
I understand a lot of major art theft makes its way to the middle east.
Perhaps, at this time of year, it's on its way to the Holey land.
Perhaps, at this time of year, it's on its way to the Holey land.
"Let's do it..."