Mandas, the crucifix found: stolen 50 years ago, now up for auction at Sotheby's

The crucifix found . Miraculously reappeared at a Sotheby's auction in London. Lot number 138. The story of the 17th century silver artefact, stolen in the early seventies of the last century from the parish church of San Giacomo in Mandas .

An unsolved case, the crucifix seemed to have vanished into thin air. The hope of recovering it is increasingly faint. In the main altar of the parish church, an absence that is too painful for the faithful. A very long time waiting for a clue to shed light on the matter and to bring the crucifix home. Now there is a clue and it leads to London, the most prestigious auction house in the world.

An important lead that mayor Umberto Oppus wants to exploit. The mayor sent a letter to the authorities capable of averting the danger of the artefact being sold to the highest bidder.

The first act of the auction was scheduled for last Friday, but no potential buyer showed up. Starting price: 5500 euros. Oppus has addressed a request for help to the Ministers of Culture and Foreign Affairs, Sangiuliano.

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