Statues raise money for charities

ST. LOUIS -- A lost-and-found Shakespearean statue of "Juliette" is among more than 30 figures still available for purchase from the "People Project," the public arts display in the St. Louis area.

So far, more than 100 statues that were part of the project have been sold to the highest bidders. The figures have raised $127,000 to benefit more than 70 charities and the People Project itself. About 32 statues remain for auction on the Internet.

"Juliette" stood at an intersection in Forest Park to celebrate the Shakespeare in the Park production of "Romeo and Juliet" during the summer. The statue was swiped from the park in August, then recovered Tuesday by police after the Regional Arts Commission received an anonymous tip.

"Team Player," a Rams statue signed by Kurt Warner, Torry Holt and 48 other players and coaches, fetched $18,200 dollars.

The remaining statues can be seen at www.thepeopleproject.com.