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Originally Published 4 months ago — by The New York Times
N.C. Wyeth’s massive 1932 mural, 'Apotheosis of the Family,' depicting family and land themes, has been restored and displayed in a new round barn after decades in storage, highlighting its historical and artistic significance.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Philadelphia Inquirer
A woman purchased a painting for $4 at a thrift store in New Hampshire several years ago. Recently, she posted a picture of the painting on Facebook, catching the attention of an art expert who identified it as a long-lost frontispiece illustration by N.C. Wyeth. The painting, titled "Ramona," was sold at auction for $191,000. The buyer and the seller have chosen to remain anonymous. The painting was part of a four-work set by N.C. Wyeth and was originally published in a 1939 edition of Helen Hunt Jackson's novel.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
A woman discovered a rare N.C. Wyeth illustration worth between $150,000 and $250,000 at a thrift store in New Hampshire. The painting, part of a four-image set for a 1939 edition of "Ramona," was purchased for just $4. After rediscovering the artwork and posting it on social media, the owner connected with an art conservator who confirmed its authenticity. The painting is now set to be auctioned, and the owner plans to frame a copy of the book it was originally featured in.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
A New Hampshire woman discovered a rare painting by N.C. Wyeth, created in 1939, at a thrift store. She purchased it for $4, and the painting is now expected to sell at auction for around $250,000. The painting, which had been missing for 80 years, was found by a buyer who posted photos on Facebook, catching the attention of a painting conservator. The seller, who wishes to remain anonymous, hopes the sale will be life-changing for her family. It is extremely rare to find an original painting in a thrift store.