JOURNAL ARTICLE

New Hampshire woman learns on Facebook that her $4 thrift store purchase was a rare painting worth as much as $250,000.

  • Published In: Fortune.com, 2023. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Morris, Chris 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the discovery of a lost oil painting by American artist N.C. Wyeth, which was found by a New Hampshire woman in a thrift store. Initially purchased for its frame, the painting is expected to sell for between $150,000 and $250,000 at an upcoming auction by Bonhams Skinner. The painting's rediscovery was facilitated by a Facebook group, where an expert authenticated it after the owner shared images online. N.C. Wyeth, known for his book illustrations in the early 20th century, created this painting for the release of "Ramona" by Helen Hunt Jackson, and its whereabouts had been unknown for 80 years. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Fortune.com. 2023/09, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • Accession Number:171342240
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