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Man Sells Late Aunt's Painting for $2k, Discover It's Worth $165m - and Stolen!

A large abstract painting with a gold frame hangs on a yellow wall, surrounded by smaller framed artworks.

If Ron had taken time to appraise his newfound treasure, perhaps he would have been a tad richer.

If you could attach a picture to jumping the gun, Ron Roseman would be it, moving swiftly, but too quickly, selling artwork worth millions, for $2K.

Cleaning out a closet to find priceless treasure is anyone's dream. So it is no surprise that Ron moved swiftly with the sale of the painting.

A man in glasses examines an abstract painting with a group of people around it.

When the news spread of the priceless, missing painting found in a local antique store, the FBI was quick to react, probably sending chills down Ron's spine.

One can only imagine the euphoria he felt when he managed to sell it for $2k and the ensuing underwhelming feeling of finding out it was worth $165 million.

Finding out your aunt and uncle may have been heisters is one thing, but woe unto him when we discovered his lack in judgment cost him millions.