Key Points
In a heist that captured the world's attention, a fully-functioning golden toilet valued at an estimated 4.8 million, known as "America," was stolen from the historic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire back in September 2019..
The stolen 18-carat loo was an art piece created by Italian concept artist Maurizio Cattelan, and it had been installed at Blenheim Palace as part of Cattelan's first solo exhibition in 20 years..
The charges mark a significant development in the case that left both art and crime enthusiasts captivated by the audacity of the theft and the mysterious disappearance of a golden toilet with a unique place in art history...
For years, the fate of this golden toilet remained a mystery, but with these recent charges, the story of the stolen art piece takes another twist, one that will likely draw widespread attention as the legal proceedings unfold...
This golden toilet artwork by Italian concept artist Maurizio Cattelan is called America for its satirical commentary on art, money, greed and capitalism...
