In an unexpected twist of fate, a photographer from Chicago stumbled upon two remarkable original pieces by Warner Sallman in a thrift store back in 2016. After investing $220 for them, his diligence paid off two years later when he sold the artworks to author Jerry Jenkins for an impressive $135,000, reshaping the market landscape for Sallman’s creations and showcasing the hidden treasures often overlooked in thrift shops.
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-chicago-photographer-spent-220-on-two-paintings-at-a-salvation-army-thrift-store-in-2016-experts-confirmed-they-were-rare-warner-sallman-originals-and-a-colorado-author-bought-them-for-135000-two-years-later/articleshow/135848094.cms
By The Best News Network
November 15, 2026