Golden toilet: judgment in the spectacular burglary scandal!

Golden toilet: judgment in the spectacular burglary scandal!

A man from England was guilty of pure gold on the Oxford Crown Court because of his role in the theft of a toilet. The toilet entitled "America" ​​was stolen from Blenheim Palace in September 2019, which is known as the birthplace of the former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The 39-year-old defendant, Michael Jones, was convicted of burglary. Another judgment will be announced in the near future.

The stolen toilet chair, a work of art by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was part of an exhibition in the manor house and had an insurance value of around £ 4.75 million (approx. 5.64 million euros). According to reports, the toilet was stolen in less than five minutes and water damage was created on the 18th century. Two other men were also involved in the break -in who are charged with the help of the sale of the stolen gold.

The circumstances of theft

like radioenneperuhr.de reports, comes the work of art by Maurizio Cattelan, which with "America" ​​and a comment on the luxury and Wanted to give art market discussion. The toilet was not only a work of art, but also as a functional toilet in the Guggenheim Museum, where it could even be used by visitors.

A 40-year-old man has already stood his participation in the crime. In the past few months, DNA traces have also been found by a third party, James Sheen, on a default hammer used in connection with the theft and in a stolen vehicle.

The reactions to theft

The incident unleashed a wave of outrage and brought the debate about the value of art and the risks of the art market. Investigators believe that the golden toilet has now been disintegrated and sold, which makes the chances disappear to regain the artwork in no time. The defendants' statements revolve around the question of innocence, although the evidence speaks clearly against them. All the accused did not guilty, while the judgment about them jeopardizes them.