The Economic Times

North Carolina woman paid just $9.99 for a thrift store painting for its canvas, not its art. Then a by-chance Google revealed it was a rare lya Bolotowsky

An unexpected art discovery has reshaped North Carolina artist Beth Feeback's fortunes. When purchasing a painting at Goodwill, she had no idea it was Ilya Bolotowsky's famed 'Vertical Diamond.' The artwork was later auctioned at Sothebys for an impressive sum exceeding $27,000. With her windfall, Feeback intends to fund renovations and tackle her debts, reminding us that invaluable art often lurks in the most unassuming places.