A San Francisco couple is currently searching for answers after a routine afternoon in their garden took an unexpected turn. While working in their backyard, Greg Gatwood and his partner discovered a 150-pound stone sculpture buried nearly two feet below the surface. The unexpected find was made while the couple was clearing ground.
Since the discovery, the pair has been working to identify the origin of the heavy stone piece. Given the artistic background of the household, they were quick to recognize that the item is likely a significant work rather than a generic garden ornament. Initial research by the couple suggests the sculpture may be the work of Ralph Stackpole, a prominent figure in the local arts scene who once taught at the San Francisco Art Institute.
They are now in the process of verifying whether the piece belongs to Stackpole or potentially one of his former students. The sculpture is undergoing a closer look as they reach out to experts to confirm its history. Discoveries of this nature are rare for residents in the city, and the couple intends to confirm the legitimacy of the find before deciding on their next steps for the stone work.