{
  "id": 17230280,
  "title": "Two Renaissance plaques in family's hallway sell for over £100k after 142 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/two-renaissance-plaques-in-familys-hallway-sell-for-over-100k-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T12:14:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/in-1884-two-renaissance-plaques-disappeared-from-public-view-after-an-auction-142-years-later-they-were-identified-in-an-english-familys-hallway-and-sold-for-more-than-100000-in-october-2026/articleshow/135360766.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}