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A shopper paid C$5 for a Bowie painting at an Ontario donation centre; it later sold for C$108,120

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: October 08, 2026 at 07:37

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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. Experts linked it to Bowie's 1990s oeuvre, showcasing how opportunistic collectors can miss hidden treasures without knowledge of their past.

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