An Antiques Roadshow guest said her beloved statue's stunning valuation “doesn't matter”.
During the latest episode of the BBC show, a guest revealed she couldn't bear to part with her antique, despite its stunning value.
Expert Will Farmer analyzed and amazed Lenci's popular 20th century design.
He asked the owner, “Do you love her?” and asked the guest’s daughters, “Do you girls love her now?”
Will explained, “She's very, very special.” So is the value.'
An Antiques Roadshow guest said her beloved statue's stunning valuation 'doesn't matter'
As Will spoke, the owner seemed completely unfazed and Will said, “That really is a beautiful mother shrug.”
The guest admitted, “Well, it doesn’t matter because we wouldn’t sell it.”
Will told her: “That's good.” But if you had to replace it it would cost around £10,000 to £15,000.
“One of the best makers to make something at a crucial moment in his career. Beautifully decorated, fabulously painted.”
Will, who has a passion for 20th century ceramics and glass, added: “I always said if I lost everything I'd go broke and end up under a railway arch.”
“I would be under a railroad arch with my four silly, weird glass birds.”
The Lenci company was founded in Turin around 1918 after the First World War.
Not only high-quality dolls were produced, but also luxury goods, toys, dolls and household goods, including decorative ceramics.
Episodes of BBC Antiques Roadshow are available to watch on BBC iPlayer and air every Sunday on BBC One.
Expert Will Farmer analyzed Lenci's popular 20th century design and was amazed to find it was worth up to £15,000
During the latest episode of the BBC show, a guest revealed she couldn't bear to part with her antique, despite its stunning value