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In 1989, a Philadelphia shopper paid $4 for an old painting. Hidden behind its canvas was a Declaration of Independence copy that later sold for $2.42 millionIn 1989, an anonymous collector from Adamstown, Pennsylvania, paid $4 for an old painting at a local flea market, largely attracted by its ...- A Connecticut man’s $30 garage-sale purchase turned out to be a rare Chinese treasure. Only 7 exist worldwide. In 2021, it was sold for $722,000At a yard sale in Connecticut, an antiques lover stumbled upon a rare 15th-century Chinese bowl priced at just $35. After sending images to...
- 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...
- 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...
- In 2023, Jessica Vincent paid $3.99 for a Goodwill vase. Research uncovered its rare Carlo Scarpa design, and the overlooked glass piece sold for $107,100Jessica Vincent paid just $3.99 for a vase at a Goodwill store outside Richmond, Virginia, believing it would make a beautiful addition to ...
- 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...
- 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...
- Joe Bussard began swapping records as a Maryland boy because he loved old music; thousands from his collection can now be heard for free through a university archiveJoe Bussard spent an amazing seventy-five years passionately collecting vintage music, amassing a collection of nearly fifteen thousand rec...
- In 1911, Mona Lisa was stolen in one of history’s most bizarre heists: The thief hid it under his clothes and nobody realised it was gone for more than a dayIn 1911, an Italian worker named Vincenzo Peruggia famously stole the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. This dramatic event captured the attention...
- 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 ...
- Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy?..." — Inspiring life lessons on authenticity, integrity, courage, emotional strength, and why true character is often valued long after popularity fades by the legendary American actor and Hollywood icon known for SpartacusQuote of the day by Kirk Douglas: Kirk Douglas’s famous quote, "Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be nothing, that'...
- From Hot Wheels to Funko Pops: Why India's adults are collecting toys to buy back their childhoodMove over, kids. Grown-ups have discovered the joy of spending adult money on toys, collecting everything from Funko Pop figurines and supe...
- Ayesha Kapoor: Bridging Cultures and Championing Diversity in the Global Art Scene
- Rare handwritten letter by Rabindranath Tagore fetches Rs 21 lakh at online auctionA handwritten letter from Rabindranath Tagore expressing his reservations about English translations of his short stories was recently sold...
- How to collect NFT collectibles: Top seven factors to considerBlockchain technology has been a boon to the NFT Art industry. By easing the exchange of artwork and proving its legitimacy, it's also made...
- Talking art! Anurag Khanna, Jean-Conrad and Isabelle Lemaître to speak at Delhi art fairThe speakers will also share stories of their private collections and the art of, well, art collection.
- A two-day online auction of collectible books on Indian art for bibliophilesStoryLTD's upcoming auction, especially for bibliophiles, promises to be a treat for art connoisseurs and collectors of books.
- Kolkata’s Aakriti Art Gallery to present show of over sixty drawings of eminent artist RamkumarKolkata’s Aakriti Art Gallery is presenting a show of more than sixty drawings of the eminent artist Ramkumar from August 1-30, 2014, at th...
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