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Bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, this forgotten painting sold for $1.35 million after a tiny signature revealed its secretA small painting titled 'Alderman Merriam’s Shells' was sold at auction for $1.35 million. The anonymous buyer initially purchased it for j...- 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...
- Pokémon 30th anniversary: Here are the best deals and product release in October 2026Several Pokémon TCG products are launching on October 2 as part of the 30th anniversary celebration. A range of items including Mini Tins a...
- 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...
- 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 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- PM Mementoes e-Auction 2026: 1,498 items to go under the hammer from September 17The eighth edition of the PM Mementoes e-Auction has been launched by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. This auction will feature 1,...
- 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...
- Ellen DeGeneres has generated roughly $200 million from buying and selling 50 luxury homes in two decades; her biggest deal produced a $26 million gainEllen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have strategically amassed considerable wealth, primarily through their impressive real estate ventures...
- 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 ...
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