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Hepworth sculpture's Cornish roots take centre stage ahead of sale
The post-war work, inspired by the Cornish landscape, goes under the hammer soon; the estimate is more than most of us earn in lifetimes.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN This MorningPublished
At a glance
- First reported by BBC: “Hepworth piece could fetch up to £8m at auction”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:35 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
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What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd that Hepworth sculpture from overnight, the one inspired by the Cornish landscape, could fetch up to eight million pounds when it goes under the hammer.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEight million pounds for a hill, and nobody even has to hike it.
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