Preparation To Escape To Egypt: $27,630
This painting was found inside a house. A student in Germany purchased the pullout for $215 when visiting a Berlin thrift store. He thought it was a strange find and his research paid off. It turns out the tiny oil painting was the work of a famous artist. Titled Preparation to Escape to Egypt the painting was created somewhere between 1605 and 1620. The excited student was soon the proud owner of $27,630 which he earned with a quick sale of the artwork. This is why you should never donate anything until you make sure you’re not giving away a small fortune.
