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Thrift Store Vase Purchased for $3.99 Sells for Over $100,000

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Source: The New York Times
Thrift Store Vase Purchased for $3.99 Sells for Over $100,000
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A woman purchased an iridescent glass vase for $3.99 at a Goodwill thrift store in Virginia, only to discover it was designed by renowned Italian architect Carlo Scarpa. After researching its value, she contacted Wright Auction House, which auctioned the vase for $107,100 to an unidentified private art collector in Europe. Specialists determined it was part of Scarpa's "Pennellate" series from the 1940s, and its pristine condition contributed to its high price. The woman, who has an eye for hidden treasures, plans to use the money to renovate her recently purchased farmhouse.

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  1. Goodwill Vase Sold for $3.99 Fetches More Than $100,000 at Auction  The New York Times
  2. A $3.99 vase at Goodwill turns out to be worth over $100,000  USA TODAY
  3. Bought for $3.99 from a Virginia thrift store, this vase just sold for over $100,000  CNN
  4. Italian vase sells for $100K+ at Chicago auction house  WGN TV Chicago
  5. A Rare Vase Found in a Thrift Store is Actually Worth More Than $100000  Martha Stewart

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