$9.99 thrift-store painting was meant for cat art; it sold for $34,375 at Sotheby’s​on October 3, 2026 at 6:34 am

Beth Feeback, an artist hailing from North Carolina, stumbled upon an extraordinary deal at Goodwill when she purchased a large painting for merely $9.99. A tip from a friend led her to uncover its true worth—a stunning geometric abstract by Ilya Bolotowsky. The piece notably fetched $34,375 at Sotheby’s, thanks to its connection to the Weatherspoon Art Museum.