A Georgia O’Keeffe painting was buried in a New York apartment closet. It is going up for auction
NEW YORK (AP) — The painting was buried behind coats and boxes in the closet of a Manhattan apartment for decades.
In a New York apartment closet, a Georgia O'Keeffe painting hidden for decades was discovered by a 90-year-old woman who casually informed her niece of its presence. The painting, depicting a New Mexico landscape, is believed to be the first in a series of three, with the other two located in prominent art collections. Estimated to be worth between $3 to $5 million, the artwork is set to be auctioned on Tuesday by Christie's.
O'Keeffe's signature, marked with "OK" in a star shape on the back, confirmed its authenticity. The painting, created in 1930, represents a significant era of the artist's work and her early connection to the American Southwest.
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