Goldie stolen in Hamilton has been found. A painting believed to be an original by one of New Zealand's most famous artists has been recovered after it was stolen in a Hamilton burglary. Hamilton police confirmed on Monday the painting, titled Sleep 'tis a Gentle Thing, by New Zealand artist Charles Frederick Goldie, was found in the weekend, a statement said. The painting was reported stolen in a burglary from a Hamilton East property between December 27, 2020 and January 3, 2021. Most people who are buying them are not buying them to sell to make a profit.”The stolen painting, of Ngāti Maru and Ngāti Paoa chief Hori Pokai, was done in 1933, when Goldie was aged 63.

Source: Stuff February 21, 2021 20:09 UTC