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Buddhist deity bought for $75 at a garage sale later sold for $2.06 million at auction
EXECUTIVE DISPATCH OVERVIEW
โก STRATEGIC DISPATCH INTELLIGENCE
Algorithmic Synthesis & Sector Impact Matrix
PRIMARY SECTOR
Art & Antiquities
GEOGRAPHY
Global
ALERT / STATUS
Completed Sale
SOURCE WIRE
Times of India
Rare Art Auction Results
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Acquisition Cost: A Buddhist deity figure was originally purchased for $75 at a garage sale.
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Auction Value: The artifact later achieved a final sale price of $2.06 million at auction.
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Global Market: The transaction highlights significant valuation volatility for historical art pieces.
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Appraisal Gap: The item saw a value appreciation of over 2.7 million percent from the initial purchase.
Art Market & Collector Impact
๐น Private Collectors
Demonstrates the potential for high-value discoveries in secondary and garage sale markets.
๐น Auction Houses
Validates the role of professional authentication in realizing the true market value of rare artifacts.
Transaction FAQs
What was the initial price of the Buddhist deity? โพ
The item was originally bought for $75 at a garage sale.
What was the final sale price at auction? โพ
The item sold for $2.06 million.
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