Norma Ifill
Norma Ifill is a Philadelphia resident who gained national attention after discovering that a necklace she purchased for just $15 at a Brooklyn flea market years earlier was actually an artwork by renowned artist Alexander Calder. Initially worn as a simple accessory, Ifill learned of its true value when experts confirmed its origin during a Calder jewellery exhibition. The piece, which was made around 1940, was later sold at Christie’s for an impressive $267,750, transforming her thrift-store find into a remarkable story of art and value.
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Norma Ifill from Philadelphia paid just $15 for an unusual necklace at a Brooklyn flea market, which was later identified as a work by Alexander Calder.
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