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In 2026, a collector paid $30 for an estate-sale painting in Michigan. Experts identified it as long-lost Gertrude Abercrombie's work, with bids expected to reach $250,000- here's how much it was actually sold forA collector purchased a painting by Gertrude Abercrombie for $30 at an estate sale in Michigan. The piece, titled 'Alderman Merriam’s Shell...
North Carolina woman paid just $9.99 for a thrift store painting for its canvas, not its art. Then a by-chance Google revealed it was a rare lya BolotowskyAn unexpected art discovery has reshaped North Carolina artist Beth Feeback's fortunes. When purchasing a painting at Goodwill, she had no ...
M.F. Husain’s Red Girl sold for ₹65 Crore: He painted it in 1952, 74 years later the artwork fetched nearly 13 times its estimate; why is this painting worth so much?In a landmark moment for the art world, M.F. Husain's iconic 1952 piece, The Red Girl, fetched an astonishing ₹65 crore at Pundole's auctio...
Rabindranath Tagore’s letters to Suniti Kumar Chatterji up for auction, valued at Rs 35-60 lakhFour letters written by Rabindranath Tagore to linguist Suniti Kumar Chatterji between 1928 and 1940 will be auctioned by AstaGuru on Septe...
Developers faced vacant industrial buildings that were difficult to modernize; they preserved original structures and turned them into hotels with modern guest facilitiesVacant industrial buildings were not easy to modernize. Their old layouts and structures created practical problems for developers. But dem...
In 2024, a Hamptons shopper paid $50 for a barn-sale painting. Experts identified it as Emily Carr’s 1912 artwork, which later sold for $290,000 at auctionA painting bought for just $50 at a Hamptons barn sale has been identified as Emily Carr’s 1912 work Masset, Q.C.I. The artwork was later a...
A tiny Fabergé figure sat forgotten in a New York attic until a family cleanout exposed its royal past; the 20th-century trinket later sold for $5.2 millionThe $5.2 million Fabergé attic discovery therefore stands as more than an auction headline. It is a story about how history can survive in ...
Ontario couple bought a C$200 painting at a yard sale in 2001, 6 years later, it was revealed as an E J Hughes' artwork Lake Okanagan worth C$402,500An Ontario couple bought an E J Hughes painting for just C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001. Six years later, the artwork was identified as...
Woman buys necklace for Rs 1,400 at flea market; 70 years later, discovers it is an original silver-wire and cord piece worth Rs 2.5 croreA woman bought a necklace for just Rs 1,400 at a Brooklyn flea market, only to discover decades later that it was an original artwork by re...
Adnan Sami lives in Mumbai penthouse featuring off-white interiors, a Beethoven manuscript worth over Rs 40 crore, rare antiques, original Bollywood records, Beatles and Elvis Presley memorabilia and home theatreAdnan Sami house: The singer's Mumbai penthouse displays his deep love for music and art. Rare antiques and original music records fill the...
In 2017, Tracy Donahue paid about $4 for a thrift-store painting. Experts later authenticated it as an N.C. Wyeth work, leading to a six-figure auction saleIn 2017, Tracy Donahue picked up a dusty canvas at a New Hampshire thrift store, mostly wanting its heavy frame. An art conservator later s...
A painting bought for £2,090 at auction looked ordinary. Experts later identified it as a lost Helen McNicoll masterpiece valued at £300,000Helen McNicoll painting: A painting bought for £2,090 at a regional auction house turned out to be a long-lost work by Canadian Impressioni...
In 2010, a family clearing an ordinary London-area home found an 18th-century Chinese vase in the attic; it later stunned the auction world at £53 millionIn 2010, a family clearing an ordinary London-area home found an 18th-century Chinese vase in the attic; it later stunned the auction world...
Today’s Life Advice by legendary James Bond actor Roger Moore: “You have to learn to take the knocks and carry on...” — Life lessons on how to face setbacks, and how adversity can shape personal growth?Life Advice by Roger Moore offers a grounded view of handling setbacks, uncertainty and difficult moments. His words speak to everyday stru...
A forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 millionA forgotten 17th-century portrait sat in a Maine attic for decades; estimated at $15,000, the mystery painting eventually sold for $1.41 mi...
Yayoi Kusama's last show opens without her: Amsterdam unveils new Infinity Mirrored Room in tribute to the artist who died at 97A major retrospective of Yayoi Kusama's work opens at Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum. This exhibition serves as a posthumous tribute to the a...
Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: “My enlightenment has come from....” — Timeless life lesson from an inspiring quote on sadness, emotional strength, acceptance, empathy, self-understanding and why shared pain can sometimes make us feel less alone, by the legendary British guitarist and singerQuote of the day by Eric Clapton explores how sadness can sometimes bring comfort instead of despair. His words offer a thoughtful life les...
Who was Yayoi Kusama? Japanese 'Polka-Dot Queen' who challenged art with nude happenings dies at 97; Her painting 'Untitled (Nets)' fetched nearly $10.5 million at auctionYayoi Kusama dead at 97: Renowned artist Yayoi Kusama, the Polka-Dot Queen, has passed away at 97. She transformed dots and patterns into a...
India's art market is booming, fuelled by new money and a new generation of collectorsIndian art records are breaking, with Amrita Sher-Gil's work fetching a high price. The market for Indian artists has surged significantly ...
18-year-old American teenager spent $450 on an abandoned storage unit and found paintings worth $36,000; his business has now made over $200,000An enterprising eighteen-year-old American has turned his love for treasure hunting into a thriving business venture. Operating under the n...