Antiques Roadshow's Highest Valuation Ever - BBC One

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At The Sage Gateshead, an item is awarded the highest valuation ever seen on the programme
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[@TomDestry]

"On the basis that this is half the size, I would value it at half the price." I've got to say, I never knew art worked that way!

[@unholyarmyofone]

Dude is an idiot, it is half the height, but 1/8th the volume. Should only be valued at £250k.

[@DG-kr8pt]

lol yea he treated it like a math equation. One would think, the historical significance, the artist, the meaning, etc would have been most of the value of the 2M sale and thus this would be > 1M because it has all those things and is just half the size.

[@JustDisc]

It’s called, he has no idea. I could be an expert too lol

[@pizzlerot2730]

Nobody knows how art works mate 😂 except that the more money you have and/or are trying to launder, the more "valuable" whatever it is you're trying to buy is

[@RFC-3514]

It is pretty much how galleries value paintings by "non-famous" artists, so it probably makes sense for two versions of the same work by the same artist (because the "fame factor" is going to be identical for both). I just wonder whether, with sculpture, you should base it on volume instead.

[@hansenfiet2539]

Rick on Pawn Stars: “best I can do is 20 bucks.”

[@chrisblockley5783]

Generous.

[@thesteverobinson666]

He'd offer scrap bronze price

[@mattwoodgate3507]

after the expert says is value

[@noelht1]

@@don_kandon6006 facts

[@webbwhite3392]

Rick is an idiot. That show is a farce.

[@paulgraham3902]

You know you got money when someone tells you the sculpture you brought in is worth a million quid and you're like "cool, bro"

[@DreamClean]

Paul Graham It's not his, it belongs to the council - of which he is only a representative. He said that his father was a miner so I don't imagine that he's particularity wealthy.

[@Bobby.Kristensen]

Actually, he said "Amazing... absolutely amazing.".

[@jonathangallant-mills6434]

Paul Graham the British, in general, tend to maintain composure more than, say, Americans

[@michaelm2343]

You must be American then...

[@nlipner]

He said amazing twice. For a Brit, that is the equivalent of running around giving high fives. Not everyone acts like a game show contestant all the time.

[@chrisbonnell2221]

Pawn Stars: I can offer you $80, I'm taking all the risk here...

[@stanstanlison5791]

Damn. Just $80 with no sad handjob. brutal.

[@charkay192]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣for real tho

[@mrcontroversy222]

its gonna sit in the shop forever

[@alexanderschulz4799]

Isch sag 80€ für den Prügel

[@JeddieT]

...So true! They scam any chance they get.

[@pdjwhitehead]

Irony .. the highest valued Antique on a programme running 30 years is practically brand new

[@samk7717]

Not anymore

[@angusowen9863]

Irony, and ironically, no iron!

[@lief1]

This comment is an antique now.

[@james7024]

@@angusowen9863 you’re about 10 years late with that one mate

[@mudgebauer]

Its also a piece of junk. Made from scrap metal from a junk yard. What a bunch of tosch.

[@neiljennings1556]

my Grandad took in a big metal box he found in the loft, they told him to put it back it was the water tank

[@clairee4939]

Lol!!! :-)

[@GusMcGuire]

It wasn't really an antique though. It was a council employee showing a council-owned artist's model of the statue. That's like doing the Roadshow at the Tower of London and giving a Yeoman Warder a valuation on the crown jewels and then saying: "Oh wow! That's the highest valuation we've ever had!".

[@man-a-head]

Loool

[@mellowfellow4755]

They have a section where they do that in every antiques roadshow though, and flog it too, where they give an unasked for valuation of something that is pertinent to the locale

[@exerciserelax8719]

Good point!

[@vic7939]

Spot on. I guess these shows need content to keep everything going.

[@Chrisicola]

It's about as hyper inflated as bitcoin.

[@knightlautrec4311]

"I'd value it at a million pounds" "amazing 😐"

[@callen8908]

Incredible sculpture. Clearly contemporary but reaching back in time. Love it

[@kozakhanda]

1 million pounds. There. I saved you 3 minutes

[@MercyGraceLove]

Thank you. I almost fell asleep trying to watch this.

[@djxop4]

thanks

[@djxop4]

he means 1 million £

[@YFNGamer1]

That's 50 trillion rupees.

[@flipsyde336]

MercyGraceLove I second that..lol my goodness enough already you know ugh

[@harleyjdarby4865]

Yeah, I didn’t search for this and neither did you. But hi there

[@jimmorrison2657]

Nor me. I just typed "Angel of the north antiques roadshow" into the little box at the top, and this just came up.

[@John-ro1iv]

I prefer the ones where they are told that their "antiques" are nothing but shit and only worth a tenner.

[@rosiefay7283]

I really didn't. Goodness knows why KZbin recommended it. I've never watched a KZbin clip of Antiques Roadshow. And this one's a cheat because the thing's not an antique.

[@susanwills2166]

Hi back to you to

[@chrissydeal7095]

No, but I was watching the Mad TV parodies...

[@RicTic66]

I am a working class southerner, from a working class family and heritage. I wish we had such an iconic statue on the hills of southern England. The Angel's body screams the toughness and engineering qualities of the northern working classes whilst those wings remind me of the hulls of the great ships emerging from the skills, blood, sweat and tears of the working people of The Tyne, The Wear, The Mersey, The Humber, The Clyde and The Thames as they grow east and west across the world carrying British engineering, produce and know how to a waiting world. As art goes I think AG has created the greatest modern British works since Sir Henry Moore and look how people scoffed at his work, now worth millions and unable to stay in their rural surrounds because people keep trying to nick them. I am so glad that the majority of Geordies and Mackems now love and cherish The Angel and say bollocks to the haters.

[@kimcrosby951]

Well said.

[@onenikkione]

Much better review vs what they described

[@ilovemalechickens]

@The Hierophant who hurt you bro?

[@ilovemalechickens]

@The Hierophant wasn't an insult but ok

[@sureshot8399]

Maybe the rolling southern countryside doesn't have rolling hills, but it has Stonehenge, Cerne Abbas, Glastonbury Tor, Maiden Castle, Silbury Hill, the Uffington White Horse, Salisbury Cathedral........the list goes on. I know which I would rather gaze on out of the Angel of the North and ANY of those I just mentioned. Be glad you have what you have. The North has many treasures like those too, the Angel is just the newest.

[@cpnothingman]

My local scrapper valued it at $24.76

[@HybridChoky]

That's about what I'd pay for it if anything.

[@noneck8166]

$25.00...do i hear $26.00?

[@wyattainsworth3693]

No Neck I'll do $27 if you paint it black

[@Kypooh2]

generous junkyard man... lucky

[@fabers92]

Change your dealer, he's trying to fob you off with dollars in England.

[@rogueplanet13]

He knew its worth. He just wanted to show it off

[@christinemacmacleod4880]

And who can blame him, a great work of art.

[@MrZachgonz]

Idk it’s kinda risky to move something so valuable around.

[@Pwwh0711]

Like the vast majority of "shocked" owners of items!

[@gingechicken7394]

@@Pwwh0711 I think sometimes it's geniune but other times I think they have an idea based on the known history/research/info from parents

[@Rotherhamvanman]

I always thought it’s nothing like an angel, more like half Egyptian mummy/half aeroplane.

[@tonybazley5733]

exactly. the proportions are shit. If those wings were curved that at least would give it a feeling of life and inclusiveness. £12000 and I will make a nicer one in stainless... with bronze detail. The "Angel with a Parachute" will stun the art world wool pullers

[@tonybazley5733]

Decided to bow to your insight " Nefertiti with a Parachute". Its gonna knock em dead

[@Elephantstonica]

You’ve seen an angel?

[@davidmaheengun2672]

And what does an angel look lkke. I'd bet you'd be surprised ... 4 wing, 6 wings, four faces ...

[@davidmaheengun2672]

@@tonybazley5733 And what about and agel's "curved" wings give a feeling 8f "life" and "inclsiveness"?

[@mihai08]

British enthusiasm is absolutely 💯 👌 breathtaking

[@prappsy3028]

A Brit would rather die than be seen to be a drama queen.

[@ginggrimson424]

@@prappsy3028 That's rather dramatic in itself though...

[@Keys879]

'I would comfortably put it at a million...." but realistically the craigslist buyer never shows and you settle for $40.00 after a few days.

[@tacopro218]

Hahahahaaaaa

[@amyntut]

So damn true !

[@bryanmartinez6600]

Ugggh I bought a pair of timberland for $185 but after a day they weren't great for my line of work. Still in new condition Gave em up for $70 because u finally got a response -_-

[@aarongranger]

$40? That’s too much. I could buy one new for that price.

[@michaelverbakel7632]

Why is something that big and ugly worth that much money.

[@dougflewellen2940]

When we saw the original with our friends from Newcastle I was completely bowled over. Even gobsmacked. A must see on a bucket list. Thank you Bob and Christine.

[@MrN8073]

He won't be driving back home with it poking out the sunroof after that valuation.

[@russellking9762]

if that were me driving back with it i would be asking it if it's ok to smoke

[@SEPK09]

Amazing absolutely amazing as he dribbles uncontrollably

[@markannie481]

So Happy for this man! Brings joy to my heart to see this.

[@nuclearcarnie]

After listening to this for 3 minutes and 6 seconds... I still have no idea what the hell it is.

[@lj7169]

There is a statue in the north of the UK by one of the motorways called 'the angel of the north' - this was basically the sample they made before they built the real thing which the guy said is x20 bigger but I find that hard to believe. Must be a lot bigger than that.

[@bogus69]

@@lj7169 he said 20 meter high.

[@MrAdster11]

@@bogus69 No, he said 20 times bigger. But yes the real thing is 20 metres tall and this model looks about 1 metre.

[@davidhaney1394]

"i`d comfortably value it at £1m"......."amizing .....you want me to wrap it for you ? "

[@divineprovidence4367]

😅😂🤣😭

[@simmosa9267]

learn to spell

[@5unsky863]

Misspelled on purpose - taking the piss out of his northern accent. Wake up!

[@solongsuicide9]

Amizing? Lol.

[@lindanorris2455]

ANGEL OF THE NORTH IS JUST GORGEOUS!

[@deborahannelindley7117]

Super piece of art, every time i see it I smile. What better piece of art could represent the northern people, Strong yet caring, powerful and individual. Strong folks us northerners.

[@einsteinadonis4544]

Or if you look at it in the context of its placement over a coal mine: northerners are faceless industrial fodder.

[@TheDavecroft]

For me it doesn't count if it isn't from an attic, granny's China cabinet or a box at the back of the wardrobe. They seem to do this a lot, stuff from museums, stately houses etc. I think they had a Lowry or something similar on one show. Turned out to be from the boardroom of some big corporation. Makes headlines I suppose.

[@JoJo-xb7do]

I live in the city where the angel is near. It is pretty impressive. You can see by road rail and even by air if you know where to look.

[@cappystrano1]

Wow, I have one of these and use it to hang dry my laundry. Who would have known it was so valuable!

[@suzesiviter6083]

Get one of those spin things, more room for washing, then throw it away as it has no use, looks shite.

[@bonnienash8585]

I own nothing of huge value but I have been so blessed in my lifetime. I have a wonderful husband and five wonderful sons our home is a real home filled with love and laughter and my family photos are something I treasure. Life is not measured in the objects around you but by the love that surrounds you and the joy that brings.

[@p0tatob0ys]

Not on the Antiques Roadshow it isn't.

[@lorettacarr8620]

Couldn’t agree more ❤️✅

[@user-yb4xn6or4k]

Amen!

[@MrCrowebobby]

But would it hurt to also have a million pounds???

[@edwindude9893]

Newcastle is a great city. I love it.

[@MisAnnThorpe]

It is and its people deserve better.

[@kimcrosby951]

The Angel is sited in Gateshead, to the south of the River Tyne. Newcastle is on the north of the Tyne.

[@brucey39]

That's one bit of sculpture I actually like a lot

[@dzonbrodi514]

it's good isn't it? The full size one is really cool, it's massive and overlooking a motorway

[@hanvyj2]

I like a lot of Anthony Gormley's sculptures. They're always interesting without being too pretentious.

[@russmeyer100]

Iconic Masterpiece.

[@planetyes]

You're seeing it out of context, I think. I've seen the real thing so many times now and it still captivates me.

[@geddstock]

The Angel of the north is magnificent,I find it hard to believe anyone who's seen it doesn't love it....

[@IKillGoliath]

There something beyond this earth about this Masterpiece. btw Michael the ArchAngel is a real being ( Chief Prince )the bible calls him read on : Daniel 10New International Version (NIV) Daniel’s Vision of a Man 10 In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia, a revelation was given to Daniel (who was called Belteshazzar). Its message was true and it concerned a great war.[a] The understanding of the message came to him in a vision. 2 At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. 3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over. 4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank of the great river, the Tigris, 5 I looked up and there before me was a man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like topaz, his face like lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. 7 I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it, but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left, my face turned deathly pale and I was helpless. 9 Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground. 10 A hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. 11 He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed, consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling. 12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 13 But the prince of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia. 14 Now I have come to explain to you what will happen to your people in the future, for the vision concerns a time yet to come.” 15 While he was saying this to me, I bowed with my face toward the ground and was speechless. 16 Then one who looked like a man[b] touched my lips, and I opened my mouth and began to speak. I said to the one standing before me, “I am overcome with anguish because of the vision, my lord, and I feel very weak. 17 How can I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? My strength is gone and I can hardly breathe.” 18 Again the one who looked like a man touched me and gave me strength. 19 “Do not be afraid, you who are highly esteemed,” he said. “Peace! Be strong now; be strong.” When he spoke to me, I was strengthened and said, “Speak, my lord, since you have given me strength.” 20 So he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? Soon I will return to fight against the prince of Persia, and when I go, the prince of Greece will come; 21 but first I will tell you what is written in the Book of Truth. (No one supports me against them except Michael, your prince. Angels being real creatures created beings who serve God are another thorn in the Atheist argument i would say! The Masterpiece above inspired me to share the truth about real angels it's good to know such beings exist which means God exists and the revelation from God is that Jesus Christ is their creator as shown in the passage below google it :D Colossians 1:15-20

[@mysigt_]

Paul O'Reilly is quoting some old book really sufficient proof? Because I read this book about some dude called Harry Potter that encountered a three-headed dog.

[@adanacman666]

i c it DONT LIKE IT

[@jonnybabes1]

Can you prove they do?

[@michaelparker2449]

I pass by that thing every day going to work and it's never really impressed me.

[@bugoobiga]

airplangel

[@edwardssistershands]

Mile high heaven

[@InItForTheParking]

That was kind of my thought. I figured it was like a concept for human flight or something. I could picture the dude standing on the side of a bridge getting ready to jump.

[@Zombiecrawl_]

bugoobiga 9

[@relentlessmadman]

airplaneman! you keephim!

[@MsColl90]

Plangel...

[@abrax2349]

The thumbnail for this made me think it was an android from the future.

[@nakedrussian]

I like how they are standing 15 feet away from each other.

[@tomryan534]

They’ve been practising social distancing for 11 years

[@lostasadorespr]

Predictive Programming for Social Distancing

[@coolguy2418]

Are you still alive?

[@nakedrussian]

Wow this comment aged like a fine milk, huh?

[@coolguy2418]

@@nakedrussian glad to see youre still here!

[@jackhayden3953]

It's about half the size. I value it at about half the price! Amazing.

[@RFC-3514]

Considering it's by the same author and has the same design, you can't argue with the criteria. It's just maths (though I wonder if he means half the height, half the area projection, or half the volume).

[@davidhopwood5829]

Great sculpture in the best place on this earth, simple!!!

[@suzesiviter6083]

I have squeezed out better looking logs.

[@nelsonx5326]

The speech, priceless.

[@keysersoze4322]

The real Angel of the North is so magnificent in its setting.

[@theresacarmen9847]

One of the most memorable art works they've ever shown.

[@jasonmichael3676]

Memorable. Not good....but memorable.

[@rocky3268]

First time I Seen the Angel of the North, took my Breath away 💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💥👌🏻love the Geordies 💙✌🏻

[@erictimber5849]

value is in the eye of the beholder

[@keshoasubuhi]

I'll take a couple, thanks

[@michael2305]

Me: "So I can fit two jackets, two pair of pants and a hat on it, I'll give you 20 bucks."

[@TheGiokink]

I'm not a Geordie but have to admit when you see this sculpture when you are driving on the dual carriageway, well for me anyway its a real wow moment.

[@JJMHigner]

I love this and the larger version.

[@Pwwh0711]

Holy Sh*t - there's a _larger_ version?! I wish I could afford to go to these haut monde museums to view amazing artwork like this.

[@greendogg83]

Personally I've always preferred the nickname "the gateshead flasher"

[@JarrodDSchneider]

Jonathan James lol

[@_maicoh_4170]

Another underrated comment

[@BigJayKaner]

Hahaha... 3 years on...That's just never gonna get old is it ;)

[@DamianBrown]

That's gonna stick in my head now 🤣

[@stevescotton]

I'm off to B&Q tomorrow for a couple of sheets of bendy MDF and some brown paint.

[@JerseyG_856]

Imagine sticking this guy up, give me your angel

[@jackiedavies6956]

Beautiful . But the real thing is breathtaking so iconic i pass by her often and get a lump in my throat and it is pride the angel of the north is just perfect for us.

[@ianallan8005]

I walk past this thing 20 times a day at work, standing alone in a neglected corner of Gateshead Civic

[@AntonioLopez-ks5qb]

The thumbnail had me thinking it was going to be a dark goth type of art

[@funkyfurballs1078]

This is one expensive watermelon juicer... The horizontal bands catch seeds as the juice travels off the feet for collection. Brilliant!

[@Jax975]

I don't know if it was this particular one but one of the 12 produced in this size sold for 2.8 million pounds in 2018.

[@notgoingdownwithoutafight1606]

I'm going to start to reevaluate my own work after seeing this. I just added 2 more zeros to my prices!

[@epiccollision]

Now you’re doing it “art world “ style

[@colonelsanders4006]

Just poo on some a5 paper and smear it about. Frame the picture and you're now a professional artist congratulations.

[@heru-deshet359]

Takes it to Pawn Stars. Rick: "Let me give you $50 for it".

[@tomthompson7400]

Thats just not going to happen ,,,,

[@jasonarendse704]

Lmao He spoke the whole time after saying “I think it’s worth asking” 😭😭😂😂😂😂.

[@lachlanp1347]

this guy got the same wingspan as the people i sit next to on buses

[@Tommy2shoe811]

The most expensive antique I’ve seen was a jeweled Roman helmet on the American show that was worth a fortune, they even escorted the owner out with security guards.

[@gagatube]

I'll bet it was also the biggest Roman helmet ever seen... and probably the heaviest... did it have the largest number of jewels?

[@RFC-3514]

I guess that'll only be surpassed when they value something at "two fortunes".

[@Grantrap]

Inside the guy was dancing in a carnival when he said ‘amazing.’

[@c.d.w.3944]

On the outside he looks like it wanted to kick the guys teeth in. What, ONLY a million!?

[@lualncol]

I think it's terrific, and I didn't know it was a big deal.

[@IronManXXX]

Brits never get excited...oh bloody hell...LOVE IT!

[@FCPWHAT]

I'll take 2 of them please... Would look nice in my garden!! lol

[@maxwiili]

2:57 is when the price is stated

[@nickstevens3139]

There is 1:10 scale version cast in steel in the garden of the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra.

[@TeamKuukiFoodGames]

2:55 is that moment the item is appraised :) if you'd like to hear it.

[@hyfy-tr2jy]

"it seemed to take the room over" well duhhhh its like 20 feet wide

[@beanminion]

when the guy says "amazing...absolutely amazing" there is NO surprise in his voice at all... this is MODERN ART not an antique. Plus there was no way it was going to not be expensive. It's iconic and beautiful. I personally was hoping for some teapot an old lady found while clearing out her cupboards...a more spectacular discovery and revelation. This was plain boring...

[@ingramfry7179]

Hi Ellen Rose from 11 years ago. I'm from the future where you are a content creator not a commenter. The boringness of this KZbin inspires you to make great content!

[@charmtheman]

Isn’t it amazing how much this is worth and to find its owned by the council. Surprise surprise. 🤦‍♂️

[@dianajauregui829]

It is fantastic

[@biggac3827]

why am i watching this

[@ChloeDust]

Thinking the same thing right now lmao

[@Jez2008UK]

Because you're procrastinating....

[@wenlambotomy6231]

Watching in 2022 and 1 million pounds buys you half a loaf of bread.

[@RFC-3514]

The Bagel of the North?

[@joebutlersnr7017]

There's lots of people think this ( the big one ) is an eyesore , but I disagree , its not pretty but to me it represents the tough gritty workers in the north east , shipyards , coalmines , steel works , its hard as steel , big bold and just like the people !!! BRILLIANT.

[@TheLymanDiamond]

Down here in South Carolina we call that scrap metal.

[@tccandler]

It is worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it. Personally, I would pay 50 to have it hauled away.

[@johnschmidt2964]

I’d pay 50$ to haul you away.

[@Clodaghbob]

John Schmidt 😂🤣😂

[@Clodaghbob]

TC Candler I saw its big brother when I visited Britain a number of years ago. It glowed a deep rust red against a blue October morning sky and for me instantly became one of the most beautiful sculptures in the world. I just had to take a closer look. When you stand under it it's even more impressive. For something so massive the fine crafting of the shape of the body is quite breathtaking. You should consider yourself lucky to have such a world class piece of art in your country.

[@johnschmidt2964]

@@Clodaghbob Exactly. Such a great image. So striking. Monolithic in stature.

[@anderjpoo]

@@Clodaghbob I do

[@theodoroskalopedis]

These guys out here social distancing 12 years before a pandemic.

[@JuliuszBaczynski]

amezing... abloslutely amezing...

[@RonWylie-gk5lc]

I live in Gateshead, sell the bugger, lol. I love the Angel of the North and always have, I love Gormley's work anyway { If you can go see "Gormley's. Field" if it comes your way it is breathtaking. Mr Gormley recently transported himself way out into a desert and once there he re arranges stones to form a large circle, he said it it art because even if nobody can see it the surface of the earth has changes so it is art and therefor relevant, I love that. Gateshead needs lots of stuff so sell this model and build a play park for the kids or something

[@FelixTheHouseFreak]

Dude was like "thats it?"

[@djrdjr8888]

It ain't worth a million pounds until someone pays him a million pounds.

[@walmartdog1142]

A million pounds? An American (me) would say he pulled that number out of his ass (arse).

[@mrmonstermunch3925]

@@walmartdog1142 Nope, he's right, you clearly haven't seen the 60 ft version, probably never likely to, means a lot to millions of people, of course, an American wouldn't understand!

[@Andy-1234]

david r you are quite right. What a piece of shit. That thing is an eye sore

[@mrmonstermunch3925]

@@Andy-1234 You are bit late, it's been around for decades, get over it, and your yank friends.

[@interestedbystander196]

My favourite ARS moment was when the expert says "there are only two known examples of a [vase] by [artist] in existence ... there are now three."

[@keithrobinson5752]

Which oddly reduces their value as the more there are the less their worth .

[@interestedbystander8317]

@@keithrobinson5752 True enough. However, the thing in question was so rare and (almost) unique that the expert know exactly where they were, who owned them, etc. It was a piece of silverware, if memory serves, but made by some famous smith who almost never worked in silver or never made vases or something strange. That's what made it so unusual and collectable.

[@playanakobi4407]

Imagine bumping the wings and knocking it off. Ooof

[@fredcook5448]

I love the English sense of humor roflmao.

[@truthwarrior1601]

This statue looks like and depicts a fallen angel. Of course it's standing on a Black Cube, and imprisoned in a Gibbet cage. LOL

[@germen343]

Yeah its very demonic.

[@relaxingsounds2829]

amazing......

[@DA-ou7hv]

You would not get 10 pounds outa my pocket for it. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

[@razzaus1570]

It looks like when i get bored at work and start welding scrap metal together.

[@Pwwh0711]

Welcome to the modern art world

[@AzzyDude24601]

skip to 2:30 - you're welcome

[@eccentricdetectorists9754]

The Viewer @ 2:57....

[@couponcrzzy]

if there were ever an angel fit for a coal mine...well.... that be it. I know nothing about art but I really like it. it's a really interesting twist on depiction of what we think an angel to be

[@mozdickson]

"the angel archetype goes back to the Renaissance times.." Hahahahahahha!!! Try reading the Pentateuch old son.

[@babyrazor6887]

no accounting for taste in art..1 persons beautiful is anothers hideous

[@transnistria4237]

No, some things are objectively more beautiful than others. "beuaty is subjective", uhh no not that subjective, a dog shit and a doric column aren't the same thing.

[@TruthSurge]

"It's a beautiful object" Yes, tacking a long rectangle onto an armless mannequin. Brilliant.

[@Dooality]

That's modern art for you.

[@Mesdriver]

Just do the same. Come with an original concept, and become famous. No? Thought so.

[@timpecover8600]

the real one looks pretty cool

[@InAnotherLife90]

@John Kochen and someone pays him generously to spew that bullshit. Be a professional bullshitter and make a living!

[@onthewattle]

Jo Lil ok then do it

[@geoffreyrea8127]

One in Canberra next to Lake Burley Griffin

[@cardindex5657]

Amazing

[@JasonJason210]

Hardly an antique...but a remarkable object anyway.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

also remarkable that the guy involved in getting the commission for the final piece is showing this. If it’s worth a million he’d better have paid a million! Not exactly a vase found on some grandma’s attic.

[@bobmoor8519]

much like Yoko Ono's remarkable "slnging"

[@lizclegg7556]

It made me think of Pinhead from Hellraiser. Disturbing.

[@greenmountain3718]

Good to see they were social distancing nice and early

[@Liquid_Mike]

"I would value it at a million pounds" "Wow, that's really heavy"