An Ontario couple bought a landscape painting for C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001, unaware it was by renowned Canadian artist E.J. Hughes. Six years later, Lake Okanagan was identified as his work and sold for C$402,500. Hughes, known for his detailed British Columbia landscapes, later saw his paintings fetch millions at auction.
An Ontario couple bought a landscape painting for C$200 at a rural yard sale in 2001, unaware it was by renowned Canadian artist E.J. Hughes. Six years later, Lake Okanagan was identified as his work and sold for C$402,500. Hughes, known for his detailed British Columbia landscapes, later saw his paintings fetch millions at auction.
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