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In the 1950s, author Pierre Berton was asked if he would put up a total of $200 for a couple of paintings
In the 1950s, author Pierre Berton was asked if he would put up a total of $200 for a couple of paintings

In the 1950s, author Pierre Berton was asked if he would put up a total of $200 for a couple of paintings

Date1/28/1986
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  • In the 1950s, author Pierre Berton was asked if he would put up a total of $200 for a couple of paintings
  • In the 1950s, author Pierre Berton was asked if he would put up a total of $200 for a couple of paintings. He liked the works and spent the money. A pretty good investment, considering the artist was Arthur Lismer, one of the founders of the Group of Seven. A few years back, Berton also liked the shine of gold. So he bought some - about $50,000 worth, to be precise - at $440 (U.S.). Gold only has about another $100 an ounce to go before it gets back to that level.
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Original Toronto Star caption: In the 1950s, author Pierre Berton was asked if he would put up a total of $200 for a couple of paintings. He liked the works and spent the money. A pretty good investment, considering the artist was Arthur Lismer, one of the founders of the Group of Seven. A few years back, Berton also liked the shine of gold. So he bought some - about $50,000 worth, to be precise - at $440 (U.S.). Gold only has about another $100 an ounce to go before it gets back to that level.
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