😱 “Lost and Found” Buddha Statue in Paris Auction, Has Price Tag of Over a Million! 💰

TL;DR; 🎭 A long-lost Chinese Buddha statue is about to go under the hammer in Paris! The wooden figure, believed to have vanished from the face of the earth, was found chilling in a French family home. Representing Bodhisattva Guanyin, it hails from the Jin dynasty, way back in the 12th-13th century. Current prediction? This ancient relic might pocket a cool €1 million ($1.1 million) at the auction on June 13! 🏛️ 🗿

Imagine casually living with a rare, ancient Chinese Buddha statue in your house and not knowing its worth? It’s like discovering you’ve been using the Hope Diamond as a paperweight. 💎😂

In an anonymous suburb near Paris, a family found itself in the middle of an archeological treasure hunt. Sitting in their house was a beautiful wooden statue representing the Buddhist Bodhisattva Guanyin from the Jin dynasty of the 12th-13th century. The statue, which was originally meant to be housed in Buddhist temples, ended up in their home when it was sold in the 1930s. 🏡⌛

Caroline Schulten, the head of Bonhams Chinese art, said that the family had no clue about the potential fortune they were harboring in their living room until they rang her up for an estimate. So, next time you see something old at a garage sale, maybe give it a second look? 🕰️💰

This monumental find is particularly significant because very few original Buddha statues have managed to survive over the centuries. So, what’s the expected price tag on a piece of ancient history like this? An estimated whopping €1 million ($1.1 million)! 💵😱

But the more significant question is: who is going to buy this piece of history and where will it end up? Will it be another ultra-rich collector or perhaps a museum that wants to share this wonder with the public? Only time will tell! ⏳🤷‍♀️

Yet, amidst the excitement and anticipation, it raises a rather thought-provoking question: should these artifacts, cultural heritage items, be auctioned to the highest bidder? Or should they be returned to their countries of origin to be cherished and preserved as historical treasures? 💭🌏

So, I’ll leave you with this: What would you do if you found a piece of history worth a million in your house? And where do you think such historical treasures truly belong? 🤔💡

Disclaimer: This article is not meant to provide financial advice on investment or purchases. Always consult with a professional before making any significant financial decisions.