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Owner of rare painting never knew it was worth a fortune

The owner of this painting had it for 40 years without realising its worth.

Imagine having a painting on your wall for more than 40 years - and never knowing that it was worth a fortune. Well that's what happened to the owner of a piece by LS Lowry.

Today it sold for an amazing £201,000 at auction in Dorset.

Richard Lawrence has more on the story.