[MSN] Sculptures stolen from the garden of Lord and Lady Archer have been recovered by police.

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Archers' stolen sculptures found  
 
Lady Archer was at home when the theft took place 

Sculptures stolen from the garden of Lord and Lady Archer have been
recovered by police. 
The two life-sized pieces, including one of a naked shepherd, were stolen on
6 February while Mary Archer, 61, was in the house in Grantchester, Cambs. 

They were found on Monday evening three-quarters of a mile down a muddy
track in Black Pit Drove, Willingham. 

A police spokesman said that no arrests had yet been made but investigations
were continuing. 

Doing a handstand 

Det Insp Chris Mead said: "The sculptures had been concealed, and due to the
size and weight of the sculptures and the remote location where they were
found, specialist recovery and lifting equipment was used to recover the
statues. 

"The statues and material used to conceal them are now being kept in a
secure site and will today undergo forensic examination." 

Lord and Lady Archer said: "We are absolutely delighted that our stolen
works of art have been safely recovered." 

The first piece, entitled Shepherd and Sheep, is by Christopher Marvell and
was installed in 1998. 

The second, entitled Girl Doing a Handstand, is by family friend the late
Sydney Harpley and was commissioned in 1986. 





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