Boy, 11, takes $2 painting to Antiques Roadshow and is left floored by valuation

If you ask them what they enjoy doing in their spare time, most youngsters will tell you how they love watching TV, playing computer games, or hanging out with friends. There are also those, however, who dedicate their free time to unusual hobbies for someone their age.

In an episode of Antiques Roadshow, a young boy who explained how he loved collecting and selling glass, sterling silver, and art, appeared with a painting which he bought at an auction for just 2 bucks. He wanted to meet the experts and learn whether the painting was worth any money.

Speaking to host David Weiss, the boy explained how he believed the painting was in watercolor but he couldn’t tell for sure because of the UV glass. Weiss confirmed the boy’s thoughts and went on to ask him whether he could tell how old the painting was.

It turned out that the beautiful piece of art was painted during the late 19th century by the Dutch artist Albert Neuhuys who had signed it in the lower right-hand corner.

Source: YouTube

The boy’s fascination grew bigger and bigger as he listened to Weiss reveal more and more interesting facts about the painting, but little did he know that he was about to hear even more stunning information about the treasure he found in South Jersey.

Hearing the worth, the boy was left in complete shock as Weiss concluded that he would make an awesome antique dealer in the future. The painting was estimated at around $1000 to $1500. Not bad for a piece bought for two bucks.

For the boy’s reaction go to the video below.

More from author

Related posts

Latest posts

The holy items inside Pope Francis’ casket

Pope Francis “returned to the home of the Father,” and the news of his passing, mere hours after his final public appearance, sent waves...

Boy, 6, dies after showing symptom nearly all kids experience

The Menai-Davis family experienced an inexplicable loss when their 6-year-old son, Hugh, passed away in September 2021. The boy was diagnosed with a rare and...

May Jimmy Kimmel be quitting TV?

Jimmy Kimmel has to be one of the most beloved TV faces. Except for being the host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, he has been in...

Dog’s barking at a funeral exposes an empty coffin

That morning felt heavier than any other. Ryan was returning home for his father's funeral, the man who meant the world to him. When...

The science behind eye ‘sleep:’ What that crust really is

Overnight, a yellow crust known as eye sleep builds up on our eyelashes and the corners of our eyes. At some people, the eye...

Pope Francis’ last public appearance sends a deep message

The Catholic world is mourning the passing of the first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis, whose liberal views on the church felt like...