This painting called Peasants Outside a Farm was one of four paintings by 19th century British artists stolen from an art gallery in Sevenoaks, Kent.
The four oil on canvas paintings with a total insured value of £18,500 were taken during a burglary on October 24.
The three other paintings were All Saved by Thomas Rose Miles, measuring 30 x 50in, Saint Michael Mount by James Webb (30x54in) and A Norfolk Farm by Kenneth Denton (24x37). Peasants Outside a Farm was painted by George Lara in 1864 and measures 14.25 x 24.25in.
Miles and Webb both had works exhibited at the Royal Academy in the 1880s.
The 2025 Insurance Times Awards took place on the evening of Wednesday 3rd December in the iconic Great Room of London’s Grosvenor House.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
Many congratulations to all the worthy winners and as always, huge thanks to our sponsors for their support and our judges for their expertise.
