Chicago photographer’s $220 thrift store paintings sell for $135,000 after rare discovery​on November 15, 2026 at 6:35 am

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.