Outsider Artist James Castle Left a Treasure Trove of Works Hidden in the Walls of His House
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Experts restoring the house of Outsider artist James Castle found a secret stash of artworks—believed to be worth $1 million.
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The Art of James Castle, Created With Spit, Scraps, and Soot
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Outsider Artist James Castle Left a Treasure Trove of Works Hidden
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Why Outsider Artist James Castle Is So Hard To Categorize
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Hidden Stash of Valuable Drawings Found in Walls of Artist's Home
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Why Outsider Artist James Castle Is So Hard To Categorize
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Outsider Artist James Castle Left a Treasure Trove of Works Hidden
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