She provided for herself until the end of her life: the woman inherited a “cheap” painting that turned out to be a masterpiece

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The heroine of the TV show Antiques Roadshow, on the air of which experts evaluate the value of antiques, burst into tears of happiness after learning that a “cheap” picture inherited from her grandmother is actually worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.

According to the woman, the canvas was evaluated twice by professional experts: back in 1998, only $200 was offered for this work, and in 2004, $50 more. However, the real surprise for her was the third examination conducted by Meredith Gilferty, director of fine art auctions at Rago. mountain trip. But she replied that he was supposedly born in France and had good connections with the Sioux tribe.

Gilferty specified that the artist's name was Henry Francois Farney. He moved to Pennsylvania from France at the age of six. Having become interested in American history and culture, the man somehow managed to establish a relationship with the native tribe.

“If we decided to sell this painting at auction today, it would fetch between $200,000 and $300,000,” said Meredith. .

The owner of the masterpiece burst into tears before joking: “So I can't hang it at home!”.

Viewers in the comments praised the expert for she was honest with the contestant on the show. One of them called this assessment one of the most interesting in the history of the show.