Lost
Art
Things are always
becoming lost and getting found. This is true for most things. People aren’t
perfect and will occasionally lose things, even art. This has happened recently
with a Van Gogh panting found in a Norwegian attic.
An example is Van Gogh’s
Still Life with Flowers that was brought in by a
couple after they found it in their house in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Russell
Tether Fine Art). This is similar to what happened to the Van
Gogh’s piece that was found in a Norway attic. Another painting found in a
strange place is the Doorman’s Corot found in a bush between two
buildings (Listverse). A redwood carving made by African American artist Sargent Johnson
was sold for $150 and was lost for 25 years (BuzzFeed). Normally, great pieces aren’t
found like this but when they are they can end up in interesting places. They
can be sold in flea markets or hung in someone’s house without them knowing.
People
aren’t perfect and will occasionally misplace things. Art can be lost and turn
up in very interesting places. Art can be found in odd places from attics to a
shrubs. Great artwork can be found in the most improbable places.
Works
Cited
"Uncovering
Masterpieces: How Lost Fine Art Gets Discovered | Russell Tether Fine
Art." Russell Tether Fine Art | A Leading Dallas Art Gallery and
Brokerage Firm. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
"10 Fascinating Stories
of Lost and Found - Listverse." Top 10 Lists - Listverse. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2013.
"13 Remarkable Artworks
That Were Found By Accident." BuzzFeed. N.p., n.d. Web. 24 Sept.
2013.
