The heavy bronze piece was found in an undisclosed location in East Vancouver.
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The bronze sculpture stolen from a BC Children’s Hospital garden has been recovered, Vancouver police said.
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Officers tracked down the artwork to an undisclosed location in East Vancouver on Thursday afternoon, said Const. Tania Visiontin.
No arrests have been made, and the department’s property crime unit is investigating. No further details were available, police said.
The 36-kilogram work was installed outside the Vancouver hospital in February. It was stolen in the early hours of April 3. Security footage showed a person removing the statue from its pedestal, lifting it onto a cart and pushing it away.
The work, which is valued at $45,000, was created by artist Marie Khouri and donated to the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation for fundraising purposes. It was auctioned off and purchased by a donor who donated the piece back to the hospital.
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In a statement Malcolm Berry, President and CEO of BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, called the news “fantastic.”
“Artwork like this piece, thoughtfully created by world-renowned artist Marie Khouri, is an important aspect of the healing environment at the hospital. We are truly grateful for the support of the Vancouver Police Department in recovering this important piece of work.”
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