Last week a thief broke into the Stanley Spencer Gallery in Cookham, Berkshire, cut this oil painting from its frame and made off with it: Sir Stanley Spencer's
Cookham From Englefield (1948). It was on loan to the museum. Its private owner, Sue Elsden, is devastated by the loss and has appealed for its return (
CLICK). The painting measures 3ft by 2ft and is worth about £1m. The Stanley Spencer Gallery website has details and contact numbers (
CLICK).
