Behold The ‘Potato Head’ Of Palencia, Another Botched Art Restoration In Spain

Before and after the recent "restoration" of a statue in the northern Spanish city of Palencia.

The statue was once of a smiling woman in a pastoral scene. Now, it looks more like a melted candle with some gouged holes. Professional art restorers in Spain are calling for stricter oversight.

(Image credit: Courtesy of Antonio Guzmán Capel)

The statue was once of a smiling woman in a pastoral scene. Now, it looks more like a melted candle with some gouged holes. Professional art restorers in Spain are calling for stricter oversight.