Art theft

Balthasar Lobo’s Mutter mit Kind stolen in Berlin foundry burglary

Berlin, Germany · Source report date:

Balthasar Lobo’s stolen original Mutter mit Kind, edition 1/8; Polizei Berlin photograph.
Balthasar Lobo’s stolen original Mutter mit Kind, edition 1/8; Polizei Berlin photograph. Image source ↗
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Berlin police reported that Balthasar Lobo’s Mutter mit Kind was stolen during a foundry burglary in Altglienicke on 13–14 July 2023. The bronze is number 1 of an edition of eight and bears the Susse Fondeur Paris stamp. Bronze bars, casting remnants and unfinished works were also taken. The appeal reports no recovery or identified offender. Photo: Polizei Berlin, showing the stolen original.

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