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The Pig Who Sold Paintings
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Animal OdditiesMay 20, 2026

The Pig Who Sold Paintings

The Pig Who Sold Paintings Pigcasso lived at a South African sanctuary. She picked up brushes with her snout. She painted on canvases daily. In 2021 one canvas sold for around £20,000 (~$27,000). Collectors bought her work worldwide. All proceeds funded the rescue farm.

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