Top Treasures Found in 2014
Stories about Amazing Discoveries
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$1 Million for Desk & Chair Found in Small Town
CARENCRO, LOUISIANA, USA - A rare Louis Majorelle desk and chair found in a small town have sold for $1 million. The desk ($365,000) and chair ($653,000) were sold separately by Sotheby's. Source: The Advertiser - December 17, 2014 Related: |
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Million Dollar Book Found in Library
SAINT-OMER, FRANCE - A rare William Shakespeare book has been discovered in a provincial library in France. Some believe the book may be worth millions. Source: The Daily Mail - November 25, 2014 Related: |
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$138,000 for Dusty-Figure Found in Cupboard
NETHERHAMPTON, UK - A dusty antique African ritual figure, found on top of a cupboard in England, has sold for $138,000 (£88,000). The Fang bieri figure was sold by Netherhampton Salesrooms. Source: Antiques Trade Gazette - November 19, 2014 Related: |
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$999,253 for Painting Found in Attic
LONDON, UK - A painting by John Duncan Fergusson, Poise (1916), discovered in a French attic, has sold for $999,253 (£638,500). The painting was sold by Christie's. Source: The Courier - November 19, 2014 Related: |
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$273,000 for Old Paperweight
CHELTENHAM, UK - A widow whose late husband unknowingly bought a rare Ming Dynasty paperweight 50 years ago for $112, watched it sell for $273,000 (£170,000) at Mallams. Source: Gloucestershire Echo - October 24, 2014 Related: |
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$350,000 Nugget Found in California Mountains
BUTTE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, USA - A six-pound gold nugget has been discovered by a gold hunter in California's Butte County Mountains. The nugget has been valued at $350,000. Source: SFGate - October 22, 2014 Related: |
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$1.6 Million in Viking Treasure Found by Scotsman
SCOTLAND - $1.6 Million (£1 Million) in Viking Treasure has been unearthed in southwest Scotland by an amateur treasure hunter with a metal detector. Source: Scotland Now - October 13, 2014 Related: |
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$79,469 for Jewelry Found in ($160) Estate Sale Trunk LONDON, UK - An Agatha Christie fan received $79,469 (£49,275) for diamond jewelry hidden inside a trunk she bought from the Christie estate for $160 (£100). The jewelry was sold by Bonhams. Source: Western Morning News - October 8, 2014 Related: |
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$60 Flea-Market Brooch Fetches $17,500
STAFFORDSHIRE, UK - A rare Cartier brooch bought in a box of costume jewellery at a flea market for $60 (£38) has sold at auction for $17,500 (£10,800). Source: The Daily Mail - September 29, 2014 Related: |
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‘Sopranos’ Star Discovers Artwork Worth Millions
FRANKFURT, GERMANY - “Sopranos” star, Federico Castelluccio, has discovered a lost 17th-century painting by artist Guercino that’s worth millions.. Source: New York Post - September 29, 2014 Related: |
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Comic Found Behind Sofa Worth Up To $350,000
BELGIUM - A page of original Tin Tin comic art discovered behind the sofa of a Belgian comics collector is expected to fetch $250,000 - $350,000. The comic art will be sold next month. Source: Bleeding Cool - September 25, 2014 Related: |
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Rare Coin Found in Field May Fetch $1.7 Million
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK - An extremely rare 1652 (U.S.) Colonial Coin, (Silver Threepenny), found in a field by a 42 year old metal detecting enthusiast may fetch $1.7 million.. Source: The Daily Mail - September 8, 2014 Related: |
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$100,000 Mural Found in Old Barn
MOUNT VERNON, WASHINGTON, USA - An original 1941 Mural painted by William Cunning has been discovered in a barn. The painting was identified by art dealer John Braseth. Source: KOMO News - August 17, 2014 Related: |
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Found Plate and Teapot Fetch $64,000
DEVON, UK - A rare Sevres plate and teapot discovered in a home, have fetched $64,000 (£38,000) collectively. The items were sold as part of the European Ceramics sale at Bonhams in London. Source: BBC - June 18, 2014 Related: |
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Found Treasure May Yield $1 Billion
SOUTH CAROLINA COAST, USA - A Shipwreck off the South Carolina coast could yield as much as $1 billion in gold. The ship, the SS Central America, sank back in 1857 while carrying tons of gold. Source: CBS News - May 6, 2014 Related: |
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$252,000 for Rare Carved 'Doorstop'
HERTFORDSHIRE, UK - A rare Chinese pot that was used as a doorstop for 40 years, has sold for $252,000 (£150,000) before buyers premium. The pot was sold by Sworders. Source: The Telegraph - April 29, 2014 Related: |
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$166,000 for Statue Purchased for Pennies
WINCHCOMBE, UK - A rare statue purchased in a Tibetan market for pennies, has sold for $166,000 . The statue was sold by British Bespoke Auctions. Source: The Daily Mail - April 25, 2014 Related: |
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$25,000 Value for $10 Painting Found in Thrift Shop
SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, USA - A rare painting bought in an Thrift Shop (Goodwill) has been valued between $25,000 - $50,000 . The painting was purchased for $10. Source: ABC 57 - April 17, 2014 Related: |
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$100,000 for Painting Found on Cottage Wall
WELSHPOOL, UK - A rare oil painting by a Dutch master was found hanging on a cottage wall. The painting has fetched $100,000 (£60,000) at auction. Source: BBC - April 17, 2014 Related: |
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$419,000 Value for Huge Pearl on Found Earring
SALISBURY, UK - The world's largest natural pearl which was discovered by accident (on an earring) is expected to fetch $419,000 (£250,000) in an upcoming auction. Source: The Daily Mail - April 10, 2014 Related: |
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$1.1 Million for Medal Found in Pawn Shop
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, USA - A 1936 Nobel Peace Prize that was found in a South American pawn shop, has sold for $1.1 million. The Medal is the second Nobel Peace Prize ever to be sold at auction. Source: The Daily Mail - March 28, 2014 Related: |
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$600,000 Value on 1967 Corvette Found in Garage
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, USA - A 1967 Corvette has been found in Garage with 2,996 original miles. The car was valued at $600,000 - $800,000. Source: Auto Week - March 21, 2014 Related: |
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$33 Million for Golden Egg Found in 'Scrap Buy'
MIDWEST, USA - A scrap dealer who purchased a golden egg at a flea market for $13,000, has discovered he bought a Faberge Ornamental egg valued at $33 million (£20 million). Source: The Daily Mail - March 19, 2014 Related: |
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$3,500-Paid for Royal Bed valued at $33 Million
CHESTER, UK - An antique bed that was purchased for $3,500 at auction, has been identified as once belonging to King Henry VII, and is now valued at $33 million (£20 million). Source: Paul Fraser Collectibles - March 11, 2014 Related: |
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$75 Million for da Vinci Painting found at Estate Sale
LONDON, UK - A Leonardo da Vinci painting found by a dealer attending an American estate sale, has sold in a private transaction for more than $75 million. Source: New York Times - March 3, 2014 Related: |
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$10 Million in Gold Coins Discovered by Couple
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA - A couple has unearthed $10 million in gold coins. They discovered the 19th-century U.S. coins buried in rusty cans, in their back yard. Source: SFGate.com - February 25, 2014 Related: |
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Chinese Panels Found in Bungalow Fetch $861,000
SHERBORNE, UK - A rare set of four Chinese panels found strewn about in an elderly man's bungalow, have sold at auction for $861,000 (£516,600). Source: The Daily Mail - February 17, 2014 Related: |
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$20,000 Marvin Gaye Passport Found in 50¢ Record
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA - Marvin Gaye's 1964 Passport was found tucked away in a 50¢ record that was bought by a man at an estate sale. The passport has been valued at $20,000. Source: Huffington Post - February 4, 2014 Related: |
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$75,000 Value for Photo Album Found in Basement
DETROIT, MICHIGAN, USA - An antique photo album found by a woman cleaning her grandmothers basement, has been valued at $75,000-$100,000. Album had a signed photo of Abraham Lincoln. Source: Antiques Roadshow - February 3, 2014 Related: |
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Rare Penny Found in Desk Drawer may fetch $250,000
LA JOLLA, CALIFORNIA, USA - An extremely rare Aluminum Penny, discovered in a desk drawer, where it spent 33 years, is expected to fetch up-to $250,000 at auction. Source: KEYC TV - January 30, 2014 Related: |
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Doll Found in Trash Fetches $14,220
FAIRFIELD, MAINE, USA - A rare (Izannah Walker) cloth doll saved from a trash-heap by a late Rhode Island woman over 20 years ago, has sold for $14,220. Source: Antique Trader - January 12, 2014 Related: |
