Charles and other local artists have shown their work on the estate for many years with no issues.
“We have sculpture on show to the public throughout the Home Counties and London, this is the first time someone has even attempted to steal our work. We hope the community enjoy seeing our work and will help us track these down.” Says Charles Elliott
During the night of 17th October, a vehicle pulled up onto the grass, where they were welded to large metal blocks, they managed to snap the welds off with some sort of chain, and loaded them by hand onto their vehicle.
Buckinghamshire based Sculptor Charles Elliott creates his sculptures by in hand in his Chesham Studio his work is well known locally and identifiable by most people locally.
As shown in the picture the sculptures were in a bright red and gloss black finish approximately 6ft high each with a price tag of £1250 each. The police have been informed and are asking for any witnesses to call 101 or contact Elliott’s directly on 01494758896 or anonymously on their contact form online at www.elliottoflondon.co.uk
Studio Address: Unit 5 Little Pressmore Farm, The Vale, Chesham HP5 3NZ