Bought for $30 at a Michigan estate sale, this forgotten painting sold for $1.35 million after a tiny signature revealed its secret

Economic Times - Oct 5, 2026

A small painting titled 'Alderman Merriam’s Shells' was sold at auction for $1.35 million. The anonymous buyer initially purchased it for just $30 at a Michigan estate sale. The painting features signature details that enabled its authentication as Gertrude Abercrombie's work. After significant research and conservation, its value soared beyond initial estimates. This remarkable sale illustrates the unpredictability of art market discoveries and growing interest in Abercrombie.

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