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A rare 1800s Washington folk art drawing, hidden for 60 years, sold at auction for $226,600
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SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. Times of India World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to Global. The first report grouped here was at 23 Oct 2026, 12:07 UTC. The headline in use is “A rare 1800s Washington folk art drawing, hidden for 60 years, sold at auction for $226,600”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
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.
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- First reported by Times of India World
A rare 1800s Washington folk art drawing, hidden for 60 years, sold at auction for $226,600
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- Times of India