After four long years, the mysterious theft of a toilet made of gold, valued at impressive US$6 million, the equivalent of R$30 million, finally had its resolution for the police of England.
The piece, made of solid 18-carat gold, represented much more than a simple toilet bowl; it was a unique artistic expression.
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The toilet was not at all common. Nicknamed “America”, it was made by renowned Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan. It was a peculiar and luxurious piece of art.
Made from solid 18-carat gold, the luxurious artifact was installed in one of the countless rooms of Blenheim Palace, a 187-room venue of historical significance. It was the place of birth and childhood of Winston Churchill (1874-1965).
The theft of this exorbitantly valuable object marked one of the most surprising and mysterious crimes related to works of contemporary art.
According to information from the New York Post, police this week announced the arrest of seven suspects in connection with a surprising robbery.
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Among those detained are one woman and six men, aged between 38 and 68 years old. According to the BBC, the arrests took place on August 30, marking a significant step forward in the investigation.
It is important to highlight that recovering the toilet made from precious 18-karat gold had been considered an almost impossible task by the authorities.
Suspicion falls on the possibility that a piece may have been melted down and transformed into jewelry, becoming a true artistic and police enigma.
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