Shopper paid C$5 for painting; David Bowie original later sold for C$108,120

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What happened

In an astonishing discovery, a seemingly unremarkable painting by David Bowie was acquired for just C$5 at a South River donation center.

Once authenticated as DHead XLVI, the artwork soared to a staggering auction price of C$108,120.

Key facts

  • In an astonishing discovery, a seemingly unremarkable painting by David Bowie was acquired for just C$5 at a South River donation center.
  • Once authenticated as DHead XLVI, the artwork soared to a staggering auction price of C$108,120.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:37:12 UTC.

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