Meredith nodded her head, acknowledging that Rose was indeed correct about some details regarding the artist’s history, and agreed that it could be possible for the painting to be authentic, based on the location of Rose’s grandmother at the time.
But she had one more question to ask Rose, and the answer sent shockwaves through the audience. “Has it ever been appraised? Do you know if your grandmother had it appraised?” she asked gently. Rose thought carefully before answering, but what she said was scandalous.