Ancient Roman Statue of Athena Emerges After 260 Years in HidingWrightwood 659, the foundation invites the public to see a work which has been largely out of general public view for nearly three centuries," said Karen Manchester, the foundation's curator, in a statement. "Now, scholars, students, and visitors will be able to study the statue of Athena closely and interpret it from many perspectives, including those of art history, restoration practices, and gender studies..