Lost 1912 Emily Carr Painting Sells for C$290,000 After Barn Find
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A painting by Emily Carr found for $50 at a Hamptons barn sale sold for over C$349,000 at auction.
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- Art dealer Allen Treibitz discovered an authentic 1912 oil painting by artist Emily Carr at a barn sale in the Hamptons.
- Specialists at Heffel Fine Art Auction House identified the work, titled Masset, Q.C.I., as an original piece depicting an Indigenous memorial post.
- The painting was auctioned in Toronto in November 2024 with a final price including fees of C$349,250.
- This discovery highlights the potential value of overlooked items found in secondary markets.
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NamedCanada · United States · Nell Cozier · Allen Treibitz · Emily Carr · Group of Seven · Heffel Fine Art Auction House
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