The statue for which the descendants of August Löw-Beer offered a reward has been found
A statue sought by the descendants of Brno industrialist August Löw-Beer has been located in a museum's depository in Vyškov, Czech Republic.
The search for a statue that once belonged to the Brno industrialist and philanthropist August Löw-Beer has come to an end with its discovery in a museum depository in Vyškov. The statue, created by Italian sculptor Antonio Tantardini, had been displayed in a villa in Brno until 2011 when it was moved during the relocation of a children's institute. According to Zbyněk Šolc, the director of the Museum of the City of Brno, the statue, measuring about one and a half meters tall and depicting a woman and child on a pedestal, is in good condition and was neither stolen nor damaged.
The search gained significant attention following a public appeal made by the Löw-Beer descendants, who offered a reward of one million Czech crowns for information leading to the statue's recovery. This appeal resonated across the country, and due to media coverage and public engagement, the statue was identified within two days after the announcement. Michal Doležel, a South Moravian representative, shared this update on social media, highlighting the community's response and commitment to preserving cultural heritage. The family is now considering organizing a public event to present the statue following its recovery.