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ABOUT THE BOOKThe Coade stone factory in London, which was active between 1769 and 1840, was owned and managed by Mrs Eleanor Coade, a remarkable Georgian businesswoman. . . .

Blue crayon scrawled over 230-year-old Sabrina statue at Croome

Apr 13,2023 10:51 am

Museum staff were left dismayed after an historic statue was scribbled on.

Bright Blue crayon markings were scrawled across The Face , arms and torso of the 230-year-old Sabrina statue at Croome, Worcester.

A memorial to landscape architect Capability Brown was also defaced sometime during 8 April, The National Trust said.

The markings have been removed from The Statue but work to clean The Memorial is ongoing.

Carved from Coade Stone , The Sculpture is thought to have been made in 1802 and depicts The Roman Naiade, Sabrina, in a grotto which was originally decorated with shells, coral and gems.

" We Are dismayed that this has happened, " said a National Trust spokesperson.

They added: " Disappointing as they are, incidents like this are very rare considering the millions of visitors who enjoy and respect the places in our care. "

Work to remove crayon marks from the Lancelot 'Capability' Brown Memorial are ongoing. His work landscaping the grounds is thought to have been his first large commission.

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