I know from experience that people who are REALLY REALLY stupid and think they know everything are sometimes put in charge of liquidating an estate.
There was another story a couple of months ago of some lady finding some other major artwork at a flea market in NC. There was a label on the back saying the art came from NC State. So, if you find any artwork that belonged to a government institution, it may be valuable.
>> “I know from experience that people who are REALLY REALLY stupid and think they know everything are sometimes put in charge of liquidating an estate.” <<
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Or spoiled rotten ‘kids’ of wealthy parents who had zero respect for their parents lives and treasures...