London taxi driver's £40 Amritsar painting sold for £75,000 in 2016

In a remarkable twist of fate, a British taxi driver's modest £40 purchase at a car boot sale has turned into a windfall, as the artwork, featuring the iconic Golden Temple in Amritsar, fetched an astonishing £75,000 at auction. Thought to be the work of artist Baba Bishan Singh, this event highlights the pivotal role of expert appraisals in unveiling the true worth of hidden treasures in art.