Another botched Spanish art restoration draws laughs and ridicule

Published November 12, 2020 5:16pm ET



A botched artwork restoration in Spain, dubbed the “Potato Head” of Palencia, has gained international attention, recalling the “Monkey Jesus” restoration in 2012.

Local artist Antonio Guzman Capel was one of the first to post on Facebook about the statue last week, writing that it “looks like a cartoon character,” according to a translation of his post.

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