Lost Cleopatra sculpture found 100 years later being used as horse gravestone

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What happened

Edmonia Lewis, a trailblazing artist of mixed heritage, crafted the striking sculpture The Death of Cleopatra in 1876, which initially garnered accolades.

However, the piece disappeared for many years, only to be found in an unsuspecting salvage yard.

Key facts

  • Edmonia Lewis, a trailblazing artist of mixed heritage, crafted the striking sculpture The Death of Cleopatra in 1876, which initially garnered accolades.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:28:58 UTC.

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