Concrete Statues Turn Out to Be Real Art

Two statues sat in weeds in Kent. The owner thought they were cheap concrete. He used them as simple yard decor. He believed they had no money value. This was a big mistake. An expert later found the truth. The statues were made of rare marble. They are old Italian art pieces. This discovery gave the owner cash.

Justin Matthews is an estate expert. He visited the house to sell items. He saw the statues in tall plants. He knew they were not modern concrete. He told the owner the good news. The owner was shocked to hear it. The statues were valuable art pieces.

Matthews cleaned the dirt off the stone. He saw fine details that proved their age. One bust is of Apollo, the music god. The other is Diana, the hunt goddess. These figures were carved in Florence. They sold for about $3,000 each. This was a happy ending for the homeowner.