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Entries in IIlya Bolotowsky (1)

Thursday
Aug022012

Painting Bought for $9.99 at Goodwill Valued at $15K

DateThursday, August 2, 2012 at 11:22AM

Ilya Bolotowsky, “Black Diamond” - Screenprint - 1978, (click photo for larger image)Photo of the ArtistA North Carolina woman recently bought two canvases, for under $10, that she just happened to notice at a Goodwill store. Her idea was to paint over them. One of them turned out to be a work by Ilya Bolotowsky (1907-1981) a leading abstract artist in the early years of the 20th century. You can read the story here:   This is just a reminder that there are still treasures out there--in the likeliest of places! The former owners of the painting had tried to sell it at a yard sale--with no luck--so they donated it. They’ve been very gracious to the new owner--and have congratulated her on the purchase. That’s a rare response in today’s world.

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