The Goldie painting, Sleep 'tis a Gentle Thing, was stolen during a burglary of a Hamilton home. Photo: SuppliedWaikato police have recovered a Goldie painting stolen during the burglary of a Hamilton home. The painting, Sleep 'tis a gentle thing, by New Zealand artist CF Goldie, was taken alongside numerous other unique artworks and antiques in the burglary of a Hamilton East home between December 27, 2020, and January 3, 2021. The stolen painting was found at the weekend as police continued their investigation into the burglary. International Art Gallery director Richard Thomson said the painting was a "million dollar plus" artwork.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 21, 2021 20:37 UTC