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London taxi driver's £40 Amritsar painting sold for £75,000 in 2016

In a remarkable twist of fate, a British taxi driver's modest £40 purchase at a car boot sale has turned into a windfall, as the artwork, featuring the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar, fetched an astonishing £75,000 at auction. Thought to be the work of artist Baba Bishan Singh, this event highlights the pivotal role of expert appraisals in unveiling the true worth of hidden treasures in art.

London taxi driver's £40 Amritsar painting sold for £75,000 in 2016

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Baseball: Tigers star Sato shares love for club, fans ahead of MLB posting

NISHINOMIYA (Kyodo) -- Hanshin Tigers star Teruaki Sato expressed his love for the club and its fans Wednesday ahead of his impending move to Major Le

  • Teruaki Sato, 27, expresses love for Hanshin Tigers and fans.
  • Triple Crown winner with 39 home runs, 106 RBIs, .306 average.
  • Sato grateful for team and fans' support throughout career.

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