Rare 18th-Century Papal Sculpture Found in Scrapyard Could Fetch $13,300

A small marble sculpture discovered by chance in a scrapyard is expected to fetch up to £10,000 ($13,300) at an upcoming auction, according to British art experts.

The rare papal sculpture dates to the 18th century, making the unexpected find an object of interest beyond the scrap among which it was found.

The estimate puts a potential five-figure sterling price on the piece, though its final value will depend on bidding when it goes under the hammer.

The brief account of the discovery did not identify the pope depicted, the sculptor or the person who found it. An auction date and venue were also not provided.