A 100-kilogram bronze sculpture taken from Currumbin Beach at the height of Cyclone Alfred is being replaced with an exact replica.

Sun Spirit by Gold Coast artist Frank Miles disappeared from its wooden plinth in March, sparking a nationwide search.

In July, surfer Nicka Atkins posted on Instagram his purported sighting of the work next to a pool in a Sydney real estate listing on Domain.com.

The original Sun Spirit sculpture, which was stolen from Currumbin in March during Cyclone Alfred. A replica is being installed.

One of just three casts of Sun Spirit made by the artist, the replica has been donated by its owners, Annette and Brett Straatemeier, and will be installed in place of the original in Currumbin.

Gold Coast city councillor Gail O’Neill said residents were relie

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