7. The Attic’s Paintings
Location: New York’s Long Island
Year Found: 2000s;
Approximate Value: $30 million*
An regular couple named Lawrence Joseph and Thomas Schultz utilized their life savings to realize their ambition of owning a home together by purchasing a property in Long Island, New York. However, the house had more in store for them than they could have ever imagined.
The Attic’s Paintings ©martinfredy/adobe.com/stock
While cleaning up their attic, the couple found a sizable collection of old paintings that they eventually identified as the creations of obscure painter Arthur Pinajian. Due to its popularity, the exhibition has gained $30 million (£23 million) in value.