Museum chiefs have admitted they have lost artwork worth £3million by the world-famous sculptor Auguste Rodin.
Glasgow Life says it cannot find Rodin’s ‘Le Bourgeois de Calais’ sculpture. The work, bought in 1901 and last displayed in 1949, is one of almost 1,750 items unaccounted for in city’s collection
It says the item was put on public display following the Second World War, became damaged, and is subsequently described as ‘unlocated’. Rodin, who later became famous for his ‘Thinker’ sculpture, was allowed by French law to manufacture different versions of ‘Le Bourgeois’ in plaster and bronze. After examining its archives, Glasgow Life said: ‘The plaster sculptures Le Bourgeois de Calais and Saint Jean de Baptiste by Auguste Rodin were both exhibited in Kelvingrove Park in 1949. The Sculpture in the Open Air exhibition ran from 25 June to 30 September 1949.
National Museums Scotland say they include an ancient Egyptian gold ear-ring, distinguished war medals and a replica Walther PPK pistol, made famous by 007 in the James Bond movies.
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