News about Henry Moore

ALEXANDRA SHULMAN'S NOTEBOOK: I am writing from the Greek island of Syros on my last week of a long holiday. After a recent operation for colon cancer, my stomach looks like a game of noughts and crosses, marked with a large number of deep purple scars left by my excellent surgeon. So I had thought that this year, though no one loves a bikini more than me, I would have to give way to a one-piece and avoid inflicting my lattice tummy on the rest of the world. But within days of being by the pool in the sun, on went the bikini. I can't say that even my greatest fans could regard my belly as a pretty sight - not only are there the scars but two months of 'taking it easy', while giving up smoking, have not done my tummy any favours. Yet, to be honest, if how I looked was ever the guiding consideration in my choice of swimwear, I would probably be shrouded in a Nigella-style burkini.

The drawing features four studies of a mother and her child, a common theme in Moore's work, who was one of the twentieth century's most influential British sculptors. Moore's drawing at a charity store was thought to be a print, but when it was taken out of its frame during a regular appraisal at Forum Auctions, Moore's signature was discovered and another drawing was discovered on the reverse. It was sent to the Henry Moore Foundation and confirmed as having been created by Moore. The drawing was sold at Forum Auctions to a private UK-based collector on Thursday and will be included in Moore's forthcoming collection of Moore's portfolio.

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This summer, Peter John Higgs, 56, was fired for jewellery, gemstones, and precious metals dating back more than three millennia of history, which descended from the museum's vaults for many years. After items were found to be missing, stolen, or damaged, Mr Higgs, who has not been arrested by police, was dismissed. It was also stated today that he was appointed to bosses three years ago, after items from the venerated Townley Collection of Graeco-Roman artefacts reportedly went up for auction on eBay, but that his occupation stayed the same. Higgs has been dubbed one of Britain's top experts on Greek and Mediterranean ancient artefacts. He was also one of the 'Monuments Men' team at the British Museum, tracing stolen artefacts and returning them to their home countries or putting them on display in London. His family maintains he is innocent, and he will tell his name. Greg's son Greg said: He's not done anything.' He's not thrilled about it at all. He's lost his career and his name, and I don't think it was fair. It couldn't have been [him]. As far as I'm aware, there isn't even anything missing.'

Detectives are still looking for stolen jewellery, gems, and precious metals spanning 3,400 years of history, despite allegations that detectives have'some information' about their whereabouts. The British Museum and Met Police haven't reported what was stolen. A £750,000 Cartier diamond ring has been missing since 2011. According to some experts, the robbed items, which included precious stone, glass, and metal from the 15th century BC, may be already in the custody of private collectors or even melted down by gangs for 'quick cash.' Suspicion has revolved around a member of staff who has since been fired, but MailOnline can inform that the employee is not in jail or being investigated. According to one source, there was no suggestion that the burglars were ideologically or politically motivated to repatriate artefacts stolen by the British Museum by the British Empire. We have been working with the British Museum for the past two years,' a police spokesperson said.'We've been working alongside the British Museum.' There is currently no evidence, and inquiries are ongoing. These artefacts are priceless,' Christopher Marinello, a partner and founder of Art Recovery International, said.'

Christopher Marinello, (left), a partner and CEO of Art Recovery International, has argued that the delay of at least four years in locating the stolens at the British Museum (right) might have come too late to recover the 'priceless' artefacts. He said that 'unsophisticated' criminals who take works of art are primarily concerned with 'quick money' and destroying the work as soon as possible. On Wednesday, he promised to undertake the 'painting job' of recovering the stolen pieces from the 15th century BC to the 19th century AD.

Tottenham Hotspur majority owner Joe Lewis was charged in the United States with 'brazen' insider trading on Tuesday night. Federal prosecutors have accused the British billionaire of passing on inside information 'as a way to compensate his employees or shower gifts on his acquaintances and couples.' Lewis is charged with more than a dozen criminal charges, including securities theft, and he's also accused of loaning money to the people he's accused of tipping off.

For those people, living like a princess is something only dreams are made of. However, a trip to a fairytale castle may not be so difficult. Many of Europe's most popular castles are now hotels, with some costing extravagantly for a night of luxury. However, there are some that won't break the bank. So whether your budget is £120 or £1,000 per night, there is a castle waiting for you to visit.

At an auction of works by top Australian artists, the first sale of a major piece by renowned landscape painter John Olsen since he died in April. The auctioneer characterized the price fetched by Life on the Edge of the Pond as'very pleasing.' Olsen's smaller work, which featured his signature frogs, went under the hammer and was sold for over $50,000, much more than its asking price.

The bizarre-looking 6ft 2in bronze sculpture (left and top right) is being paid for by taxpayers as part of a £1 million trail of five sculptures through Wakefield, West Yorkshire's centre. The sculpture was inspired by artist Jason Wilsher-Mills' drawing depicting a caiman or alligator-type creature, the parents' love story, and his own connections with Wakefield, according to its designer. However, more than 60 complaints have been received from visitors of Cathedral Walk, close to the historic Anglican cathedral's (bottom right) main entrance.