Thrift Store Vase Purchased for $3.99 Sells for Over $100,000 at Auction
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A woman in Virginia purchased a glass vase for $3.99 from a thrift store and later discovered it was a rare piece of Murano glass designed by Carlo Scarpa for Venini. The vase, part of the "Pennellate" series, was sold at an auction for over $107,000, more than doubling its estimated value. The buyer remains anonymous, but the seller considers the windfall a blessing and continues to enjoy thrifting for unique finds.
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