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Portrait found in Maine attic expected to fetch $15,000 sells for $1.41 million

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What happened

A portrait by the Dutch master Rembrandt was auctioned for $1.41 million after being discovered in Maine.

The painting, titled Portrait of a Young Girl, remained in a farmhouse attic for decades.

Key facts

  • A portrait by the Dutch master Rembrandt was auctioned for $1.41 million after being discovered in Maine.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:33:47 UTC.

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