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Michigan collector paid $30 for painting; it later sold for record $1.35 million

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What happened

At a recent estate sale, a man bought a Gertrude Abercrombie painting for only $30.

Upon confirming its authenticity at an exhibition, he opted to auction the piece.

Key facts

  • At a recent estate sale, a man bought a Gertrude Abercrombie painting for only $30.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:15:38 UTC.

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