After several cases of vandalism in Sanssouci Park, the police investigation is ongoing. The tricorne of the Neptune figure, which was initially stolen and later found again, therefore remains with the police. This was announced by the police department est on request.
Christoph Martin Vogtherr, Director General of the Prussian Palaces and Gardens Foundation, suspects planned acts are behind the serious damage. The statue of Flora in the Marly Garden, which is firmly anchored on a pedestal, cannot be knocked over in passing. Several people may be required for this. Vogtherr spoke of “demonstrative damage”. “Of course, everyone who works here is very frustrated,” the director general told PNN.
The foundation estimates the damage to the flora at 20,000 euros. The damage to figures in the picture gallery is estimated at 30,000 euros. There, sculptures were damaged and stolen. According to the SPSG, the Neptune Grotto, where several figures were damaged, suffered damage of at least 60,000 euros. The Neptune Grotto was only renovated between 2013 and 2018 for 3.5 million euros. A metal sculpture at Charlottenhof Palace was also damaged. Here the estimated damage is 20,000 euros.
