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Vincent van Gogh self portrait found at flea market by petroz The incredible story of a self portrait of Vincent van Gogh found at Geneva flea market. Parisian period 1885 1886, when living in Paris, living with his brother Theo. Impressionist period, painting, oil on canvas could be worth one hundred millions Geneva (AP) - To discover a Van Gogh painting at a flea market is every amateur’s dream. To discover a Van Gogh painting at a flea market is every amateur’s dream. Three years ago, Jules Petroz, a Swiss antiques dealer, purchased a painting from a colleague. It was a picture of a man who bore an uncanny resemblance to the Dutch master. Could it be a self-portrait? The experts are sceptical, but this enthusiast will not easily be discouraged. These days, the process of verifying a painting’s authenticity resembles more often than not an assault course. Seeing this portrait for the first time in 2003, Jules Petroz felt compelled by this man’s countenance u

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