Goodwill Vase Purchase Turns into Six-Figure Auction Profit
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A woman in Virginia purchased a vase from a Goodwill store for $3.99, only to discover it was a rare piece of Murano glass from the 1940s. The vase, part of architect Carlo Scarpa's "Pennellate" series, sold at auction for $107,100, exceeding the auction house's expectations by $50,000. The lucky finder, Jessica Vincent, was initially drawn to the vase's weight and solid construction, and upon noticing the "Murano" marking, she decided to buy it. After seeking expert advice and confirming its rarity, Vincent sold the vase, expressing gratitude for the life-changing sum of money and the opportunity for the piece to be appreciated.
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