By Helaine Fendelman and Joe Rosson
From Tribune News Service
Dear Helaine and Joe:
I purchased this miniature painting at a local St. Vincent de Paul thrift store for a penny. I love it and hope you can tell me more about its history.
Thank you,
A. R.
Dear A. R.:
A penny for our thoughts we understand. But a penny for a painting encased in an elaborate frame is a bit more than we can comprehend in these times. To be sure, religious paintings such as this one depicting Mary holding the baby Jesus are not hot sellers, but a penny does seem like an extremely low price….