Religious Masterpieces Found in Fayetteville Church
HOUSTON, TX (2003-11-18)
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Some 19th century paintings, recently rediscovered at a small-town
Catholic church in the hill country, have been described as masterpieces
of religious art by a Houston art expert.
This story unfolded like one of those Antiques Roadshow moments,
where people who found an old painting in their attic learn that it is
really a masterpiece that is worth a fortune.
Jim Bell reports these paintings were lost and decaying for more
than 30 years, but they've been found and restored to their original
glory. They've also returned to the sanctuary of Saint John the Baptist
Catholic Church in Fayetteville -- the same church that bought them more
than a century ago.
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