A Garden Treasure: How Two Forgotten Statues Became Priceless Art

A Garden Treasure: How Two Forgotten Statues Became Priceless Art

A Garden Treasure: How Two Forgotten Statues Became Priceless Art In the quiet, picturesque village of Boughton Monchelsea in Kent, England, a simple act of home maintenance led to a discovery that reads like a scene from a classic mystery novel. A homeowner, in the process of clearing out their estate, had long regarded two weathered garden ornaments as little more than cheap, mass-produced concrete figurines. These statues had sat silently in the undergrowth for years, exposed to the harsh British elements and the passing of time. It was only when an eagle-eyed estate-sale expert from Hansons Auctioneers arrived on the scene that the true history of these objects began to emerge. What was thought to be discarded landscaping clutter was, in fact, a pair of historic masterpieces waiting for their moment of recognition. Article Photo A Garden Treasure: How Two Forgotten Statues Became Priceless Art Would you like to read more good news about Garden , Ornaments , and Thought ? Justin Matthews,…