[MSN] U.K. Work of art discovered in the bushes. A Glimpse Of Spring by Dutch artist Jacques Tange was recently discovered in the undergrowth and police are trying to trace the owner.

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Work of art discovered in the bushes
editorial at hamhigh.co.uk
12 October 2007 
 

AN ARTIST has spoken of his shock after one of his paintings worth £4,000
was found dumped in bushes in Primrose Hill. 

A Glimpse Of Spring by Dutch artist Jacques Tange was recently discovered in
the undergrowth and police are trying to trace the owner.

The painter, who won the artist of the year title in the Netherlands in
2006, told the Ham&High: "I've no clue about what happened - but I think it
was probably stolen from somewhere in London. 

"It's quite a big painting and it's possible the thief got tired carrying it
and hid it so he could come and collect it later in a car or on a bike.

"But someone else found it before he could come back."

The painting, measuring about three feet square, shows a group of women
sitting on giant ladders among a series of tower blocks.

Mr Tange added: "I painted it in 1994. It is about people losing contact
with nature in the big city. The women are looking over the buildings to see
that spring is coming. 

"I don't know why the owner has not come forward already. Perhaps they are
on holiday. If the painting is not claimed then maybe it could be auctioned
at Sotheby's and the money given to charity." 

The Art Loss Register, which assists victims of art crime recover stolen
items, is leading the search for the painting's owner.

They have not disclosed some details about the painting including the
location it was found due to fears criminals may falsely claim it as their
own. 

If you are the owner of the painting, contact the Art Loss Register on
020-7841 5780.

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