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Art Advisory
By Eden Gallery,
Posted Sep 07, 2023 ,
In Art Blog
Sometimes, a seemingly ordinary trip to a thrift store can transform into a life-changing event. In 2017, a woman from New Hampshire, whose identity she prefers to keep a secret, bought a painting for a mere $4, thinking it was just another regular find. Little did she know that this modest purchase would turn out to be a treasure.
This woman, while searching for picture frames, came across a painting that piqued her interest. Although a cursory online search at that time revealed nothing about the painting's significance, she decided to hang it up in her home. It was only years later, when she posted pictures of the painting on a Facebook group, that the true value of her find began to unravel.
Upon seeing the images, a former curator named Lauren Lewis, who had a history of working with art pieces from the famous Wyeth family, felt an inkling that this could be an original. N.C. Wyeth, the artist in question, was a celebrated American illustrator. His lineage boasts talent, as he was the father of artist Andrew Wyeth and the grandfather of Jamie Wyeth.
Lewis, after examining the painting in person, felt almost sure of its authenticity. Further validation came when a renowned Wyeth scholar concurred with Lewis' assessment. The painting, despite its mysterious past, was in astonishingly good condition.
The artwork was an illustration by N.C. Wyeth for a 1939 edition of the novel "Ramona" by Helen Hunt Jackson. This artwork portrays the intense dynamic between the title character, Ramona, and her stern foster mother. Among the four illustrations Wyeth created for this book, two remain undiscovered.
But the journey of this painting doesn't end here. On September 19, it is set to be auctioned by Bonhams Skinner. With its rich history and surprising journey from a thrift store wall to the spotlight, experts predict it might fetch up to $250,000.
This heartwarming tale reminds us of the unexpected treasures life can present us with. It also highlights the importance of art and its timeless value. Whether tucked away in an attic, hanging on a bedroom wall, or proudly displayed in a museum, art has the power to surprise and inspire.
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