{
  "id": 11220056,
  "title": "12 paintings hidden for 50 years head to auction valued near $450 million",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/12-paintings-hidden-for-50-years-head-to-auction-valued-near-450",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/twelve-paintings-hidden-in-a-private-collection-for-roughly-50-years-are-heading-to-a-new-york-auction-valued-near-450-million-including-a-180-million-van-gogh-and-a-120-million-czanne/articleshow/134615762.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "An exceptional auction is on the horizon for November 18, 2026, showcasing a collection of twelve remarkable impressionist and post-impressionist pieces, valued at almost $500 million. Highlighted artworks include Vincent van Gogh’s 'Châtaigniers en fleurs' and Paul Cézanne’s 'Arlequin,' which have not been publicly available for decades. Sotheby's is optimistic about attracting a global…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}