Original Portraits By Famous Artist Discovered At Church Fete In Little Bowden
Written by HFM News on 5th August 2022
Portraits set to be sold for £3 on a bric-a-brac stall in Little Bowden turned out to be the original work of renowned British artist Sydney Arrobus.
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Sheila Caberwal was pricing up items to be sold at the St Nicholas Church fete when the frame containing two pen and ink portraits caught her eye.
After much research she took them to Wingates Gallery in Market Harborough, where a third portrait was found on the back of one of those on display.
It was then authenticated as being by original work by Sydney Arrobus, who has pictures on show in the National Portrait Gallery.
The portraits will now be sold at auction later this month and could sell for a large amount, with all proceeds going to the Church.
Sheila spoke to HFM’s Nick Shaw about the amazing discovery:
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Andrew Cartwright, co-owner of Wingates Gallery told HFM he was delighted to play a small part in the amazing discovery:
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Expert valuer Jim Spencer looked at the work during a valuation day at Kelmarsh Hall Pic: Supplied
Sheila (left) & another church member at Kelmarsh Hall
