Young Collector Thought His Painting Was Worth Some Money, It’s Real Value Shocked Appraisers

Published on 01/26/2021
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After Such A Long Time

“I had daydreams of getting that phone call, of someone calling up or someone mysteriously sending a package and the painting being inside of it,” shared Olivia Miller. She is a curator at UAMA. She admitted, “I don’t think I honestly thought it would actually happen.” It was only natural for her to feel skeptical at first. However, van Auker then told her a detail that made her change her mind.

After Such A Long Time

After Such A Long Time

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What Made Them Believe Him

“The thing he said that really stood out, that made me – I was taking it seriously but really made me stop – was he said there are lines across it as if it’s cracked like it’s been rolled up,” said Olivia Miller. “Ok, that’s just a detail that – nobody could just say that.” This is when Chief Brian Steastone received a call.

What Made Them Believe Him

What Made Them Believe Him

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