Jessica Vincent made her way in June through a busy Goodwill thrift store in Hanover County, Va., passing VCRs, lamps and glassware commonly sold at big-box retailers. Nothing really caught her eye until she saw an iridescent glass vase.

There was no price on the vase. Ms. Vincent, 43, told herself she'd pay $8.99 and no more. When the cashier rang her up, it was $3.99.

When she returned home from the Goodwill thrift store in June, she joined Facebook groups for glass identification to learn more about the vase. Some members told her it looked like it was designed by Carlo Scarpa, a renowned Italian architect, and they referred her to Wright Auction House.

On Wednesday, the vase was auctioned for $107,100 to an unidentified private art collector in Europe. About $83,500 went to Ms. Vincent and about $23,600 went to Wright Auction House.

Specialists who evaluated the piece determined it was part of the series that Mr. Scarpa designed in the 1940s. It's unclear how many vases of this kind were made, Mr. Wright said.

He said he was most impressed with the pristine condition of the glass.

he said.

Ms. Vincent said she's been visiting thrift stores with her mother since she was a girl and has developed an eye for hidden treasures over the years. Ms. Vincent also said that she is an avid fan and loves to research her purchases.

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