Mysterious Limestone Sculpture Unearthed in San Francisco Backyard
A couple in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood discovered a mysterious 150-pound limestone sculpture buried in their backyard. The 2-foot-wide, 9-inch-thick artwork's origins are currently unknown.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 11, 2026 —
SAN FRANCISCO – A peculiar discovery has been made in the affluent Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco, where a local couple unearthed a substantial limestone sculpture buried in their backyard.
The artwork, weighing approximately 150 pounds and measuring 2 feet wide and 9 inches thick, was found by the homeowners. The specific circumstances of its burial and its origins remain a mystery.
Details regarding how the sculpture was discovered, the condition in which it was found, or any attempts made to identify its creator or historical significance were not immediately available. The couple’s identities have not been released.
Further information, including the potential age or artistic style of the piece, is currently unknown. Investigations into the sculpture’s background have not yet been reported.
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