# Lost Renaissance plaques found in English home sell for £100,000 after 142 years

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- Published: 2026-10-30T12:14:44+00:00
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A pair of exquisite 16th-century maiolica plaques by renowned artist Francesco Xanto Avelli recently fetched an impressive £100,000 at auction after lying unnoticed in a Dorset home for years. The family unearthed these extraordinary pieces while seeking expert advice, discovering they were part of a significant series illustrating the tale of Cyrus the Great. This auction underscores the remarkab

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