An ancient Roman bust from around the first century that had been missing for decades has finally made its way into the San Antonio Museum of Art, and all it took was for one artist to buy it from a Texas Goodwill for under $40. In 2018, art collector Laura Young was shopping at a Goodwill store in Austin, Texas when she stumbled upon a sculpture on the floor beneath a table, according to the San Antonio Museum of Art. After buying the bust, Young noticed it looked very old and worn, so she wanted to find out when and where it came from. The model stood for nearly 200 years, but during World War II, it was severely damaged by Allied bombers. As part of an agreement with Bavarian Administration of State-Owned Palaces, Gardens, and Lakes, the Roman bust will be on display at the San Antonio Museum of Art from now until May 21, 2023.

Source: Libya Today May 05, 2022 22:26 UTC