Now, this person just really got a good find. A man was reported to have bought a chandelier that looks like the work of Swiss sculptor and painter Giacometti for only £250 ($309). The lucky finder was British painter John Craxton, who found the art piece during the 1960s.
As to why it is being sold just right now, his estate decide to sell the work, more than a decade after his death.
The artist was known for his elongated figure sculptures and his unique pieces that were inspired and influenced by the Surrealism art movement. The chandelier, with its bronze and golden-brown patina, is measured to be 53 inches tall and 60 inches wide.
Christie’s estimate is that the fixture will be sold for around $1.9 million-$3.7 million in their February 28 auction.
Image credit: Christie’s