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Solid gold toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace Blenheim Palace
Solid gold toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace Blenheim Palace
The £1m artwork has not yet been recovered, police say.
Saturday 14 September 2019 13:14, UK
Image:America, the golden throne installed in Blenheim Palace
A solid gold toilet installed in the former home of Winston Churchill has been stolen.
The 18ct toilet is an art piece called America and is the work of Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan.
Police have confirmed the toilet has been stolen and are investigating.
The loo remains missing but a 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft.
Image:A giant walkway of flags created by artist Maurizio Cattelan is part of the exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Detective Inspector Jess Milne said: "The piece of art that has been stolen is a high value toilet made out of gold that was on display at the palace.
"Due to the toilet being plumbed in to the building, this has caused significant damage and flooding."
Thames Valley Police believe "at least two vehicles" were used.
Solid gold toilet stolen from Winston Churchill's birthplace Blenheim Palace
The £1m artwork has not yet been recovered, police say.
Saturday 14 September 2019 13:14, UK
Image:America, the golden throne installed in Blenheim Palace
A solid gold toilet installed in the former home of Winston Churchill has been stolen.
The 18ct toilet is an art piece called America and is the work of Italian conceptual artist Maurizio Cattelan.
Police have confirmed the toilet has been stolen and are investigating.
The loo remains missing but a 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the theft.
Image:A giant walkway of flags created by artist Maurizio Cattelan is part of the exhibition at Blenheim Palace
Detective Inspector Jess Milne said: "The piece of art that has been stolen is a high value toilet made out of gold that was on display at the palace.
"Due to the toilet being plumbed in to the building, this has caused significant damage and flooding."
Thames Valley Police believe "at least two vehicles" were used.
