Maurizio Cattelan at Blenheim Palace

14th September 2019

Following the Thames Valley Police statement we can confirm ‘America’, the art piece by Maurizio Cattelan has been stolen in the early hours of this morning. 

We are saddened by this extraordinary event, but also relieved no-one was hurt. We are very grateful to our staff and to Thames Valley Police for their rapid and brave reactions.

We knew there was huge interest in the Maurizio Cattelan contemporary art exhibition, with many set to come and enjoy the installations. It’s therefore a great shame an item so precious has been taken, but we still have so many fascinating treasures in the Palace and the remaining items of the exhibition to share. The investigation continues, but it will be business as usual from tomorrow, so visitors can continue to come and experience all we have to offer.

If anyone knows or saw anything suspicious in connection with the event that may help us secure its return please contact Thames Valley Police.