Goodwill Vase Purchased for $3.99 Sells for Over $100,000 at Auction
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A vase purchased for $4 at a Goodwill thrift store in Virginia has sold at auction in New York for $107,100. The vase, designed by Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa in the 1940s, is a rare example of Murano glass and part of a series called "Pennellate." Glass consultants confirmed its authenticity, and the vase exceeded its estimated auction price. The buyer plans to use the proceeds to renovate a farmhouse. Experts note that finding such valuable items in thrift stores is extremely rare due to the prevalence of fake copies.
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