THE BERG CODEX
The Art Dealer's Secret: How to Spot Million-Dollar Paintings in Thrift Stores
The Art Dealer's Secret: How to Spot Million-Dollar Paintings in Thrift Stores
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🎨 DISCOVER THE $50 PAINTING THAT SOLD FOR $2.3 MILLION 🎨
What if the next masterpiece you walk past at Goodwill could change your life forever?
In 30 years of art dealing, Barron van den Berg has discovered over $15 million worth of "hidden" masterpieces in the most unlikely places. His most famous find? A dusty painting bought for $50 from a Portland thrift store that sold at Sotheby's for $2.3 million dollars.
Now, for the first time, he reveals the closely-guarded secrets that separate million-dollar discoveries from garage sale junk.
WHAT EARLY READERS ARE SAYING:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "LIFE-CHANGING! Found a $12,000 painting at my local Salvation Army using Chapter 2's signature guide!"
— Margaret H., Art Collector, London, UK
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Made back my book investment 500x over with my first estate sale find. The UV light trick in Chapter 5 is pure gold!"
— Roberto M., Interior Designer, Milan, Italy
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "As a museum curator, I'm amazed at the accuracy of these techniques. This should be required reading for anyone interested in art collecting."
— Dr. Sarah Chen, Metropolitan Museum, New York, USA
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Found three valuable pieces in my first month using the 3-second evaluation system. Already sold one for $8,500!"
— Jean-Pierre L., Antique Dealer, Paris, France
INSIDE THIS 73-PAGE TREASURE HUNTER'S BIBLE:
🔍 CHAPTER 1: The Hidden Fortune Hunter's Mindset
- Why 99% of people walk past million-dollar paintings daily
- The revolutionary "3-second evaluation system"
- How to build your million-dollar "art radar" in 30 days
✍️ CHAPTER 2: Signatures That Pay Your Mortgage
- 50+ artist signatures worth memorizing (includes visual examples)
- The 2-minute smartphone research method that never fails
- Red flags that scream "FAKE!" from 20 feet away
🖼️ CHAPTER 3: The Frame Tells the Story
- How to date any artwork within 10 years by frame style alone
- When old frames are worth MORE than the painting ($35,000 frame story!)
- Gallery labels that multiply value by 1000%
🎨 CHAPTER 4: Material Clues Worth Thousands
- Canvas secrets that reveal a painting's true age and value
- The paint thickness test that spots fakes instantly
- Why the back of paintings "never lies" (with photo examples)
💡 CHAPTER 5: Quick Authentication Tricks
- UV light secrets dealers don't want you to know
- The "crackle test" that dates paintings to the decade
- Hidden provenance clues hiding in plain sight
📍 CHAPTER 6: Where the Real Treasures Hide
- The $340,000 single-day estate sale haul (complete breakdown)
- Estate sales vs thrift stores vs garage sales: timing secrets
- How to build relationships with sellers for inside access
💰 CHAPTER 7: Turning Finds into Cash
- Auction houses vs online sales vs private dealers: when to use each
- Documentation tricks that double your selling price
- Tax strategies that maximize your art flipping profits
THIS ISN'T THEORY – THESE ARE BATTLE-TESTED TECHNIQUES FROM THE TRENCHES
Real finds included in this book:
- $50 thrift store painting → $2.3 million Sotheby's sale
- $15 garage sale watercolor → $85,000 private sale
- $200 estate sale landscape → $145,000 gallery sale
- $35 Goodwill landscape → $18,000 museum acquisition
PERFECT FOR:
✅ Art enthusiasts looking to turn passion into profit
✅ Estate sale hunters wanting to spot the real treasures
✅ Antique dealers expanding into fine art
✅ Retirement investors seeking alternative assets
✅ Anyone who's ever wondered "what if that's worth something?"
WHY THIS BOOK IS DIFFERENT:
❌ NOT dry art history lessons
❌ NOT academic theory you can't use
❌ NOT generic "collecting tips"
✅ REAL stories from 30 years in the field
✅ PRACTICAL techniques you can use this weekend
✅ PROFITABLE methods that have generated millions
BONUS: FREE RESOURCES INCLUDED
- Printable signature reference guide (50+ valuable artists)
- Estate sale timing calendar for maximum finds
- Authentication checklist for field use
- Smartphone apps recommended by professionals
⚠️ WARNING: This book has already helped readers find valuable art in:
- Goodwill stores across America
- Estate sales in London and Paris
- Garage sales from California to New York
- Charity shops throughout Europe
The more people who read this, the more competition you'll have in the field.
GET YOUR COPY NOW AND START YOUR ART TREASURE HUNTING JOURNEY!
🚀 30-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you don't find at least one piece worth more than the book's price in your first 30 days of hunting, we'll refund every penny.
💎 SPECIAL LAUNCH PRICE: $19.97 (Regular Price $39.97)
⏰ LIMITED TIME: First 1,000 copies include exclusive access to:
- Private Facebook group with author
- Monthly "Find of the Month" contests
- Live Q&A sessions with Barron van den Berg
Don't let the next million-dollar masterpiece walk out of your life because you didn't know what to look for.
Barron van den Berg is a professional art dealer with over 30 years of experience. His discoveries have been featured in Art & Antiques Magazine, Antique Week, and featured in major auction house catalogs. He has taught art authentication seminars at universities and collector societies across North America.
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