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* The Sangamo Club’s online bankruptcy auction ended yesterday. This giant 170×68 monstrosity was purchased for a whopping $39,050…

I tried to convince the club to get rid of that drunken pilgrims painting for years so we didn’t have to look at it, but they always claimed nobody would buy it. Well, they were wrong. Bigtime.

No word on who shelled out that kind of money, but I really hope it wasn’t a restaurant that I frequent.

I miss that place a lot, so I bought a few keepsakes. Nothing quite as expensive as the drunken pilgrims thing, however. Not even close.

posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 8:13 am

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Others may disagree, but I think that picture would be perfect in someone’s fireplace.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 8:42 am
I dunno. With the right rug, that picture could really tie the room together.

Comment by Flyin'Elvis'-Utah Chapter Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 9:05 am
Wonder what happened to the Wood Pecker ?

Comment by NorthsideNoMore Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 11:06 am
The woodpecker sold for $5,500.

Full list is here https://bids.aumannauctions.com/auctions/38360-historic-sangamo-club-bankruptcy-auction-springfield-il

Comment by Rich Miller Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 11:15 am
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. This beholder needs glasses.

Comment by Sir Reel Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 12:13 pm
Rich should have written the auction brochure description of the painting - the ugly drunken Pilgrims painting lol.

Now I want it.

Comment by The Way I See It Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 12:55 pm
Reminds me of the TV show Parks & Recreation and the murals in the city hall.

Comment by Nathan H Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 1:22 pm
Wound up being worth more than not Lincoln’s top hat.

Comment by Candy Dogood Wednesday, Oct 30, 24 @ 7:53 pm

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