$220 thrift-store paintings turn out to be $135K Sallman originals
In an unexpected twist of fate, a photographer from Chicago stumbled upon two remarkable original pieces by Warner Sallman in a thrift store back in 2016. After investing $220 for them, his diligence paid off two years later when he sold the artworks to author Jerry Jenkins for an impressive $135,000, reshaping the market landscape for...
Key Takeaways
- In an unexpected twist of fate, a photographer from Chicago stumbled upon two remarkable original pieces by Warner Sallman in a thrift store back in 2016.
- After investing $220 for them, his diligence paid off two years later when he sold the artworks to author Jerry Jenkins for an impressive $135,000, reshaping the market landscape for Sallman’s creations and showcasing the hidden treasures often overlooked in thrift shops.
- Full details and original dispatch available below.
In an unexpected twist of fate, a photographer from Chicago stumbled upon two remarkable original pieces by Warner Sallman in a thrift store back in 2016. After investing $220 for them, his diligence paid off two years later when he sold the artworks to author Jerry Jenkins for an impressive $135,000, reshaping the market landscape for Sallman’s creations and showcasing the hidden treasures often overlooked in thrift shops.
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This summary was curated from Times of India.