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Shopper’s C$5 thrift-store painting turns out to be a David Bowie original, sells for C$108,120

A lucky shopper stumbled upon a remarkable David Bowie painting at a donation center, priced at just C$5. After expert verification, it was revealed to be D Head XLVI from Bowie's iconic Dead Heads series. Shockingly, the artwork was auctioned for an astounding C$108,120, setting a record for Bowie's art. This astonishing find underscores the thrill of discovering hidden gems and the significance of artistic provenance.

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Shopper’s C$5 thrift-store painting turns out to be a David Bowie original, sells for C$108,120
A lucky shopper stumbled upon a remarkable David Bowie painting at a donation center, priced at just C$5. After expert verification, it was revealed to be D Head XLVI from Bowie's iconic Dead Heads series. Shockingly, the artwork was auctioned for an astounding C$108,120, setting a record for Bowie's art. This astonishing find underscores the thrill of discovering hidden gems and the significance of artistic provenance.
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