An historic bronze sculpture has been stolen from the National Trust site at Shaw's Corner near Welwyn.

It was reported that the 107-year-old sculpture of a lamb was taken from the site in Ayot St Lawrence at around 8.45pm on Wednesday, September 20.

Created by Russian sculptor Paolo Troubetzkoy, described by Bernard Shaw - who gave Shaw's Corner its name - as "the most astonishing sculptor of modern times", the lamb was made of bronze, signed, and dated 1916 on the base.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The lamb was sculpted in 1916 by Paolo Troubetzkoy.The lamb was sculpted in 1916 by Paolo Troubetzkoy. (Image: Herts police)

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"Our enquiries are continuing at this time and any information from the public is welcome to assist with our investigations," said PC Jack Hursey from the Rural Operational Support Team.

"If you have spotted this sculpture anywhere, or any mention of it on social media please report this to police. It is very distinguishable and has unique features."

If you have any information that may help the investigation, please contact PC Jack Hursey via jack.hursey@herts.police.uk.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Officers are keen to find the stolen sculpture.Officers are keen to find the stolen sculpture. (Image: Herts police)

You can report information online at herts.police.uk/report, via online web chat at herts.police.uk/contact, or by calling the non-emergency number 101.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.