Connecticut mechanic Jared Whipple (United States), Hundreds recoveredWorks of art It was discovered by a friend of his Trash Of an abandoned barn. After four years of research, it was discovered that the film was directed by Francis Hines Artist The American, who died in 2016, is especially known for packing several New York monuments, including the Washington Square Arch in the 1980s. Daily MailRelayed Capital.

According to museum curator Peter Hastings Folk, the finds are estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars. Some of them in particular seem to be wrapped in the same white polyester fabric that Francis Hines used for his “wrappings”. These will cost about $ 22,000 each. Other drawings representing the artist’s subject car parts, meanwhile, can sell for $ 4,500 each.

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After discovering the origin of these works, Jared Whipple contacted the artist’s family. The second authorized him to keep and sell paintings. With the help of Jonathan, son of Francis Hines, a first exhibition was held at the Mattadoo Museum in Waterbury, Connecticut, from September 26 to November 21, 2021.

The works will be on display between May 35 and 40 at the Hollis Taggart Art Gallery in Southport (Connecticut) from May 5 to June 11, 2022, and in New York in the Chelsea District. These works are aimed at spreading the work of Francis Hines around the world.