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Found paintings in Finger Lakes, NY
near the Ithaca Farmers Market
Found
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
Yesterday around 6:15 p.m., I found a stack of paintings tucked behind a bench near Steamboat Landing by the Ithaca Farmers Market, in the Finger Lakes region of New York. The canvases vary in size, some bright landscapes and a few abstract pieces, with worn frames and a stray dab of yellow paint on the edge. I felt a mix of curiosity and concern about the owner, imagining how much these might mean to someone who spent afternoons with them. I kept them safe in my car and hope this post helps reunite them with their rightful owner.
Approximate found location
near the Ithaca Farmers Market
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