The woodblock print, circa 1831, was expected to fetch between $500,000 and $700,000.
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The Eid Mar was repatriated this week along with 28 other ancient artifacts looted from the country.
Originally forged in 2005, the grail was recently updated with a 24-karat gold overlay.
Comprising 650,000 toy bricks, ‘Water Lillies #1’ is the largest Lego artwork he has ever created.
A preliminary examination suggests it is an original uncatalogued work by the American artist from 1949.
Of the 1,109 relics in question, 309 are currently on display.
The Turin, Italy native is one of today’s top collectors of high-end jewelry, art, and 20,000 books.
The dilapidated home had a mural titled ‘Morning is Broken’ on its side, featuring a young boy and his cat.
The owner brought the unique piece on the BBC hit series in hopes that the show’s host would uncover some hidden value.
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