A lucky thrift shopper snapped up a bargain artwork for $4 and later discovered it was worth so much more.

<div class="block">A lucky thrift shopper snapped up a bargain artwork for $4 and later discovered it was worth so much more.</div>

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$4 Thrift Store Find Worth $250,000

Ok. Hm. Well, a lucky thrift shop shopper snapped up a bargain artwork for just four bucks and later discovered it was worth so much more. A woman found this painting while looking for home decor at a savers in New Hampshire. She said she had no clue of its value. Until years later when she posted a photo on Facebook, an art conservator reached out to her and revealed it was painted by famous American illustrator NC White. It's now up for auction for get this from $4 to $250,000. The artist illustrated early editions of Treasure Island and Robin Hood. This particular painting was part of a four piece set. He contributed for a 1939 edition of Helen Hunt Jackson's novel titled Roma.