101 things in your attic that could be worth a lot of money

255. Equestrian Paintings

Creator: degas and others
Original Price: Varies
Worth Today: $1,000 or more*

Equestrian frames, like this one, can be worth US$ 1,000 or more if they are vintage and antique. Scenes of horses and their riders have long been a favorite subject of oil painters, and the value of the painting depends on the fame of the artist and, of course, the quality of the art itself.

Degas is one of the most famous racehorse painters of all time. He was also one of the first impressionivist painters, although he never considered himself one, as he felt his work was too disciplined. Moral of the story: if you have an old horse painting in your house, go get it appraised.