Hidden away in a cupboard for years, a painting believed to be by John Constable was recently found and has skyrocketed in value from its auction price of $37 to an astounding $315,000. This extraordinary revelation joins the ranks of remarkable discoveries, like a rare Lego mask and a Victorian brooch, which emphasize that ordinary objects can possess extraordinary worth. Hidden away in a cupboard for years, a painting believed to be by John Constable was recently found and has skyrocketed in value from its auction price of $37 to an astounding $315,000. This extraordinary revelation joins the ranks of remarkable discoveries, like a rare Lego mask and a Victorian brooch, which emphasize that ordinary objects can possess extraordinary worth.
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- Painting bought for £37 and forgotten in cupboard later valued at £315,000