$160,000 Hans Arp Sculpture Stolen From Art Cologne
“S’élevant (Rising)” (1962) was snatched from Gallery Ludorff's booth on November 8.
On the final day of Art Cologne, German police are searching for clues surrounding the theft of Hans Arp's "S'élevant (Rising)" (1962). The sculpture, valued at €145,000 (~$160,000), was stolen from Gallery Ludorff's booth at the blue-chip fair. The artwork had been displayed on a plinth between two paintings by Ernst Wilhelm Nay, with four employees present at the booth throughout the event.
Upon noticing the missing 28-centimeter-tall (~11 in) sculpture, the employees promptly informed the North Rhine-Westphalia State Police. With no clear suspects or evidence, the police are now seeking any information or photographs from visitors or employees that could assist in their investigation. The stolen sculpture was located at stand C-121 during the 2026 Art Cologne exhibition.
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