The abstract oil painting, which was created by artist George Hammond Steel, was discovered just outside of Swindon at the RSPCA charity shop in Royal Wootton Bassett. After speculating on whether the charity shop painting was rare, staff from the RSPCA decided to take the artwork down the road to RWB Auctions on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street - and could not believe what it was worth! The rare painting was found at an RSPCA charity shop (Image: RWB Auctions)RWB Auctions on Royal Wootton Bassett's High Street (Image: Dave Cox)Bidders online and on the telephone battled it out to claim the painting, which will now be heading to a rare painting collector in Nottinghamshire. "We also help charity shop managers obtain top prices for rare and unusual pieces, such as this lovely painting. Following the huge sale, RWB Auctions is now encouraging more local charity shops, or shoppers, who believe they've spotted something rare to get in touch.