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Thrift Store Painting Goes Viral, Valued Up to $2,800!

1/5/2026

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Amanda Lee Smith, a South Carolina businesswoman with Blush and Brass Co., found a thrift-store oil painting for $30, which she estimates at $1,200–$2,800.
She posted the find on TikTok, where it went viral with over 65,300 views and 2,300 likes.
The painting fits perfectly in her redesigned dining room, highlighting its architectural presence.
Online responses included over 240 comments praising the artwork and its frame.

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Story summary

Amanda Lee Smith, a South Carolina businesswoman with Blush and Brass Co., found a thrift-store oil painting for $30, which she estimates at $1,200–$2,800.
She posted the find on TikTok, where it went viral with over 65,300 views and 2,300 likes.
The painting fits perfectly in her redesigned dining room, highlighting its architectural presence.
Online responses included over 240 comments praising the artwork and its frame.