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Dallas Woman Discovers $17,500 Gustave Baumann Print at Goodwill for $5.99
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What Happened?
A Dallas woman bought a woodcut print for $5.99 at Goodwill, later auctioned for $17,500. The print, by Gustave Baumann, is titled Bright Angel Trail.
Key points
- The woman paid $5.99 for the print during a routine visit to Goodwill.
- The print is a 1930 work titled Bright Angel Trail by Gustave Baumann.
- It was auctioned for $17,500 at Heritage Auctions.
- The print is signed, numbered, and features Baumann's hand-in-heart ink stamp.
- Baumann was a notable American printmaker known for his woodcuts of Western landscapes.
Key insights
- The woman's experience may encourage others to explore thrift stores for valuable items.
- The auction price reflects the growing interest in collectible art.
- Baumann's work is increasingly recognized, potentially raising the value of similar prints.
Why it matters
This discovery highlights the potential hidden value in thrift store finds.
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Gustave Baumann· PersonDallas· CityGoodwill· OrganizationHeritage Auctions· Organization
Source
Times of India
