The sculpture of Sir John Gordon was made by French artist Edme Bouchardon in 1728 and was bought by Invergordon Town Council for £5 in 1930.
The sculpture of Sir John Gordon was made by French artist Edme Bouchardon in 1728 and was bought by Invergordon Town Council for £5 in 1930 A council is preparing to sell a valuable marble bust worth £2.5 million after it was found propping up a garden shed and bought for just £5. The sculpture of Sir John Gordon was made by French artist Edme Bouchardon in 1728 and was bought by Invergordon Town Council for £5 in 1930.
Chairwoman of the Black Isle and Easter Ross area committee, Lyndsey Johnston, said previously: ‘Any proceeds received would represent a capital receipt for the common good fund, which could offer the potential for investment that would result in the generation of an ongoing income stream. ‘This would then be available to be used for the benefit of the community.’ She added: ‘The community and visitors will be able to enjoy the replica bust and the history behind the original for years to come.
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