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$9.99 thrift-store painting was meant for cat art; it sold for $34,375 at Sotheby’s

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: October 03, 2026 at 06:34

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Beth Feeback, an artist hailing from North Carolina, stumbled upon an extraordinary deal at Goodwill when she purchased a large painting for merely $9.99. A tip from a friend led her to uncover its true worthβ€”a stunning geometric abstract by Ilya Bolotowsky. The piece notably fetched $34,375 at Sotheby's, thanks to its connection to the Weatherspoon Art Museum.

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