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Overlooked Garden Ornaments Discovered to be Rare 18th-Century Italian Marble Masterpieces
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An estate-sale expert clearing out a home in Kent, England, rescued two chipped garden busts from the undergrowth after recognizing them as valuable historical treasures rather than cheap concrete. The rare 18th-century Italian marble sculptures subsequently sold at auction, bringing an unexpected and delightful financial windfall to the homeowner.
An estate-sale expert clearing out a home in Kent, England, rescued two chipped garden busts from the undergrowth after recognizing them as valuable historical treasures rather than cheap concrete. The rare 18th-century Italian marble sculptures subsequently sold at auction, bringing an unexpected and delightful financial windfall to the homeowner.