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Shopper paid C$5 for painting; David Bowie original later sold for C$108,120

In an astonishing discovery, a seemingly unremarkable painting by David Bowie was acquired for just C$5 at a South River donation center. Once authenticated as DHead XLVI, the artwork soared to a staggering auction price of C$108,120. Experts linked it to Bowie's 1990s oeuvre, showcasing how opportunistic collectors can miss hidden treasures without knowledge of their past.

Shopper paid C$5 for painting; David Bowie original later sold for C$108,120

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