Romanian police have recovered a large sculpture identified as part of Germany’s national cultural heritage. The statue, originating from the “Bârfele satului” (Village Gossip) collection, was reported stolen in Germany at the end of 2025. Authorities located the artwork on Wednesday in the town of Sătuc, Buzău County. The recovery follows an investigation into its disappearance and subsequent reappearance in Romania. Details regarding how the sculpture arrived in Romania are currently under investigation. The statue has been secured and arrangements are being made for its return to Germany. This recovery represents a significant success in international art theft investigations.