{
  "id": 12822172,
  "title": "Shopper paid C$5 for painting; David Bowie original later sold for C$108,120",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/shopper-paid-c-5-for-painting-david-bowie-original-later-sold-for-c",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-08T07:37:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/a-shopper-paid-c5-for-a-small-painting-at-an-ontario-landfill-donation-centre-then-spotted-david-bowies-name-on-the-back-after-experts-authenticated-the-1997-work-it-sold-at-auction-for-c108120/articleshow/134762750.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}