Art dealer finds ancient Roman bust in Texas Goodwill for a steal

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Laura Young strapped the bust to the front seat, took it home and decided to follow a hunch

Young, who is often on the hunt for rare art pieces, bought the 52-pound marble bust and took it outside for a closer look under some natural light, she told New York Times:

She then did what any antique enthusiast would do: she googled images of ‘Roman bust’ and realized: “They look a lot like my guy.” For the next few years, she worked with art history experts at the University of Texas at Austin and auction houses across the U.S. to help find some answers.Article content

The Pompejanum stood for more than a century before it was heavily bombed by Allied fighters during World War II. The Bavarian government confirmed the find, but told Young she couldn’t sell it.Article content

 

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