{
  "id": 16185758,
  "title": "George Washington artwork hidden in folder for 60 years sold for $226,600",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/george-washington-artwork-hidden-in-folder-for-60-years-sold-for-226",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T12:07:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-the-early-1800s-a-pennsylvania-artist-painted-george-washington-and-a-13-star-eagle-on-a-bookplate-after-over-60-years-in-a-private-collection-it-emerged-from-a-manila-folder-and-sold-for-226600/articleshow/135143813.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "A remarkable early 19th-century folk art piece, showcasing George Washington, has achieved a staggering auction price of $226,600 after lying dormant for 60 years. This striking artwork embodies the fraktur tradition of Pennsylvania German heritage, adorned with patriotic imagery. The strong interest stemmed from its superb condition and rich historical context, illustrating the enduring passion…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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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."
}