19th-century marble bust found in Cotswolds garden sells at auction
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19th-century marble bust found in Cotswolds garden sells at auction

15 Sep 2026 · Originally published 15 Sep 2026 7/10 Original headline: Marble Hosmer sculpture mistaken for garden ornament in Cotswolds
A marble sculpture by Harriet Goodhue Hosmer spent 70 years in a Cotswolds garden after being mistaken for a simple ornament. The piece, which was identified during a routine house valuation, is now heading to auction with an estimate of up to £18,000 - highlighting how significant historical works can sometimes remain hidden in plain sight.
Source: BBC News UK Gloucestershire
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