Imprisoned funnyman Bill Cosby and his wife, Camille, quietly sold a rarely seen work by Thomas Hart Benton earlier this year, according to reports.
In addition to “Going West,” the Cosbys pledged a second Benton painting, “The Instruction,” as collateral for a loan from a finance firm specializing in art, Bloomberg reports.
While it’s not clear how much “Going West” sold for, the combined market value of the Benton works was estimated at $12 million to $14 million.
The “Going West” buyer has not been identified, though the piece is now up for sale at Morse’s Granary Gallery on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, according to Bloomberg.
The work has only been exhibited publicly twice since it was painted in 1926, according to the Vineyard Gazette.
Cosby’s spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The once-renowned entertainer was sentenced to three to 10 years in prison earlier this year, following his conviction on sex assault charges.
Some 60 women have accused the former Jell-O pitchman of sexual assault or misconduct.