The Grosse Pointe Shores mansion built by furniture magnet Art Van Elslander that once had one of the highest price tags in the state ended up selling for the relatively bargain rate of $3.75 million.

Compared to the original $15.9 million asking price, the sale for the sprawling Lake Shore Drive estate was the equivalent of a clearance center bargain — a trademark feature at Art Van Furniture.

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