US hospital worker paid $15.99 for Goodwill painting; later valued up to $80,000
An occupational therapist found a painting for $15.99 at Goodwill while shopping to relieve stress.
Notably, the piece was valued significantly higher during an appraisal on Antiques Roadshow.
Fine-art expert Betty Krulik identified it as a work by Vietnamese artist Le Pho.
The appraisal revealed that similar artworks could sell for between $60,000 and $80,000 at auction.
This exceptional find highlights the importance of expert evaluations in determining art value.
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