22 Feb 2021

Goldie painting stolen in Hamilton burglary recovered

9:11 am on 22 February 2021

Hamilton Police have recovered the Goldie painting that was reported stolen in a burglary from a Hamilton property earlier this year.

C. F. Goldie painting, Sleep 'tis a Gentle Thing.

Photo: Supplied

The painting Sleep 'tis a Gentle Thing by New Zealand artist C.F. Goldie was taken along with other valuable artworks and antiques between 27 December and 3 January.

While the painting is yet to be thoroughly examined, it appears to be undamaged.

Hamilton Police have been continuing to investigate and as a result of those investigations located the painting over the weekend.

The owners have been informed and are very happy to hear that the painting has been recovered.

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