Gertrude Abercrombie Painting Bought for $50 Sells for NZ$2.4m at Auction

A painting by Gertrude Abercrombie, titled Alderman Merriam’s Shells, was discovered in a dark corner of an estate sale and initially purchased for $50. The artwork, unseen in public for nearly 75 years, later sold for NZ$2.4 million at auction. This sale highlights the significant value and rarity of the piece.

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