Painting bought for $100 at US charity shop by art teacher sells for £190,000
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An art teacher named Helene Plotkin bought a painting for $100 at a charity shop in White Plains, New York in 1966, unaware it was by renowned Scottish Colourist FCB Cadell. Decades later, the painting sold at auction for £190,000. Helene, now 88 and living in Florida, noted her art history background drew her to the piece, which had a regal presence and demonstrated sophisticated color theory and composition.
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bskyPainting bought for $100 at US charity shop by art teacher sells for £190,000bbc.co.ukKey quotes
· 3 pulledMy background in art history and studio practice drew me to this piece instantly.
The painting had an undeniable, regal presence, but it was the colour theory at play that held my attention.
The way the pastels were integrated into the composition was both interesting and bold – it was clearly the work of a significant hand with a deep understanding of light and form.
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