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Painting bought for under $100 at thrift store sells for $189,200

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What happened

In 1966, retired art teacher Helene Plotkin bought a painting for less than $100 at a thrift store in New York.

Nearly 60 years later, the work was identified as an FCB Cadell painting.

Key facts

  • In 1966, retired art teacher Helene Plotkin bought a painting for less than $100 at a thrift store in New York.
  • Nearly 60 years later, the work was identified as an FCB Cadell painting.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 07:29:59 UTC.

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