UC Berkeley accidentally sells misplaced artwork valued at over $1 million for less than $200

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After misplacing and accidentally selling a 22-foot long carved set of panels valued at over $1 million for less than $200 to a small-time art dealer, UC Berkeley officials said they could not afford to repurchase the artwork. The carved redwood panels, sculpted by renowned African American artist Sargent Johnson, Read More…