A limited edition bronze Salvador Dali replica statue was stolen from a Bristol art gallery. The statue was a copy of Horse Saddled with Time, by the Spanish artist.
It was taken from a gallery in Broadmead last month and officers from Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for witnesses. It was taken at about 1pm on Monday May 8.
The unknown offender is believed to have come into the venue and made off with the item, either by carrying it in his arms or in a black bag.
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A spokesperson from Avon and Somerset Police said: “We are appealing for information after a statue was stolen from an art gallery in Bristol. The bronze statue, a limited-edition Salvador Dali replica of ‘Horse Saddled with Time’ statue, was stolen from a gallery in Broadmead at around 1pm on Monday May 8.
“The unknown offender is believed to have come into the venue and made off with the item, either by carrying it in his arms or in a black bag. Officers are interested in speaking to anyone who saw a man carrying the statue (pictured) around Broadmead, or seen the statue up for sale anywhere.
“If you saw anything, or have any information which could aid our investigation, please contact 101 and quote reference 5223106766.”
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