Painting bought for $100 in US charity shop sells for £190,000
Summary
A painting bought for less than $100 in a US charity shop in the 1960s sold for nearly £190,000 at an auction in Edinburgh. The artwork was identified as a valuable piece by Scottish artist Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell after experts used AI to read the signature.Key Facts
- Helene Plotkin bought the painting, Interior: The Lady in Black, in New York in 1966 for under $100.
- The painting hung in her living room for 60 years without knowing its true value.
- The artist's signature was hard to read but was recently deciphered with AI technology.
- Specialists confirmed the artist as F.C.B. Cadell, part of the Scottish Colourists group from the early 20th century.
- The painting sold for £189,200 at Lyon & Turnbull's auction in Edinburgh.
- The piece is known for its bright colors and elegant depiction of interior scenes.
- Helene’s son started researching the painting last year, leading to its identification and valuation.
- Helene Plotkin is 88 years old and lives in Florida.
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