It sounds like it's all going to work out, I'm glad to hear that!

I wonder if your T was trying to help you out, sort of sneaky-like? Maybe she loved the painting, and knew that it was alot of work and effort to make it, and would feel bad about taking it for free... but couldn't legally buy it herself (would that be a dual-relationship?). So, having Macy buy it means she'll be able to "accept" it and have it at her home, but you also get a fair price for it?

Oh, and what a generous thing for you to do for your T! Very kind of you! I'm glad that you're going to be able to get some money for it too though!