Monday, July 21, 2008

Theft of Tom Roberts oil painting

Posted by Joseph Letzelter at 4:52 AM


ACT Policing is investigating the theft of a valuable oil painting by renowned Australian landscape artist Tom Roberts.

The work, which in its frame measures 560mm in height by 455mm wide, was stolen from a wall at University House on Balmain Crescent in Acton.

The work is entitled “Road near the Goulburn River” and is conservatively valued at $25,000.

The theft was reported to police yesterday, and has occurred while University House underwent refurbishment.

It is believed the painting was stolen sometime between April 30 and June 18 this year.

 

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