Glasgow Museum Reports Missing Rodin Sculpture from Historic Collection

Wed, 06 May 2026 22:50:00 +0200

A museum in Glasgow has reported the disappearance of a plaster sculpture that was part of Auguste Rodin's famous ensemble, 'The Burghers of Calais.' This group of six male figures was created by Rodin in the late 19th century to commemorate an event during the Hundred Years' War. The missing sculpture, representing Jean d'Aire, was purchased by the Scottish museum from the artist in 1901 and exhibited in Kelvingrove Park between June and September 1949. Since then, its whereabouts have been unknown, according to Glasgow Life, the organization responsible for the city's cultural assets. The Rodin Committee, which maintains a catalog of the artist's works, estimates the value of the missing two-meter sculpture at £3 million. Authorities hope the sculpture may eventually be located in museum storage. This incident is part of a larger pattern, as approximately 1,750 items have recently disappeared from Scottish museums. In September, the British Museum appealed to the public for assistanc