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Found paintings near Market Square, Knoxville.
near Market Square
Found
listing
Posted
12 days
ago
Description
I found these paintings lying together on the curb by Market Square around 8:20 p.m. last Friday. One frame shows a stormy mountainscape, the other a sunlit street scene, both bold and a touch dusty from the rain. I know art is personal, and I can only imagine how anxious the owner must feel right now. They feel safer in my care for the moment, and I hope this helps the rightful owner get them back.
Approximate found location
near Market Square
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