O n May 9, 1889, the day after Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh moved into a psychiatric hospital, he began a painting of some flowers in the institution’s garden. The resulting Irises is now owned ...

Vincent van Gogh's “Irises” (1889) was painted during his stay in a psychiatric clinic after he suffered a mental breakdown. (all images courtesy Getty, unless otherwise noted) Success!

Antiques experts believe they have verified a long-lost Vincent Van Gogh masterpiece which was originally purchased for around £40 at a garage sale in the US.

A team of specialists is trying to prove that a canvas bought for less than $50 was painted by the iconic artist—and is worth $15 million.