'Madre Mia' : Botched restoration in Spain turns shepherdess into 'potato head'
- 3 years ago
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A botched restoration of a shepherdess statue in Spain's northern city of Palencia is causing dismay among residents.
The once elegant looking woman, sculpted in the 20th century, has now turned into what people are calling "potato head".
It's not known when the actual restoration was done.
But it has been getting attention after one local artist posted the before and after images on Facebook.
This botched restoration is one of many such works in the country,... prompting conservation experts to call for stricter regulations for repairs to artworks and the need for professional restoration.
A botched restoration of a shepherdess statue in Spain's northern city of Palencia is causing dismay among residents.
The once elegant looking woman, sculpted in the 20th century, has now turned into what people are calling "potato head".
It's not known when the actual restoration was done.
But it has been getting attention after one local artist posted the before and after images on Facebook.
This botched restoration is one of many such works in the country,... prompting conservation experts to call for stricter regulations for repairs to artworks and the need for professional restoration.