a piece of a work stolen from a castle

A piece of leather was stolen from a piece of furniture at the Château de Gizeux (Indre-et-Loire) at the end of October. It had just been renovated.

The Château de Gizeux, located between Langeais and Saumur, was the victim of a act of vandalism end of October. A piece of Cordoba leather from the 17th century^e century was stolen from a large antependium, an altar front.

The restoration of this work had just been completed.after four months of work”specifies the press release from the owner-managers, Géraud and Stéphanie de Laffon. “A violent blow caused large tears et a piece of historic leather has disappeared“they continue.

A complaint was filed and an investigation is underway. The owners are committed to withdraw their complaintif the missing piece of leather is returned before December 15“. Without this piece, the furniture probably cannot be restored.

This announcement comes a few days after other acts of vandalism in Tourainein churches this time. At least four religious buildings have had their ciborium stolen according to the diocese of Tours.