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A shopper paid just C$5 for a painting at a Canadian donation centre in 2020; experts identified it as a David Bowie original, and it sold for C$108,120 at auction the following year

Summary by Times of India
A lucky shopper stumbled upon a remarkable David Bowie painting at a donation center, priced at just C$5. After expert verification, it was revealed to be D Head XLVI from Bowie's iconic Dead Heads series. Shockingly, the artwork was auctioned for an astounding C$108,120, setting a record for Bowie's art. This astonishing find underscores the thrill of discovering hidden gems and the significance of artistic provenance.

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Times of India broke the news in India on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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