A Shining Palace could prove to be a good investment

UK: A Shining Palace, a 2ft 1/4in by 20in (62 x 51cm) oil on canvas view of Venice, signed by William John Leech (1881-1968) had been consigned to a sale conducted by Mainstreet Auctions in the village of Saint Boswells on March 4, 2000 where it was spotted by a runner from the south east of England.

“He knew instinctively that the painting was extremely valuable,” said specialist John Harwich, alth…

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