Artists leave huge haul of hidden artworks in their attic worth huge sum

A FAMILY has been left the ultimate cash in the attic find — a haul of hidden artworks worth £180,000.

The intimate collection of 130 pictures is described as a life-long family album of works by respected artists Gwilym Prichard and wife Claudia Williams.

They were spotted in the attic when expert Ben Rogers-Jones valued their estate in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, following Claudia’s death at 90 last year.

Gwiliym had died aged 84 in 2015.

Ben said it wasn’t uncommon to see works by Gwilym and Claudia in the company’s Cardiff sales.

“Paintings from both artists have graced almost every one of our three-times-per-year Welsh Sale auctions in the last 20 years,” he said.

“But to see so many pictures by Gwilym and Claudia in one catalogue and one space is incredibly exciting.

“We have arranged the catalogue in a chronological order, starting in North Wales were they met as a young couple and began their artistic journey together.

“Following this is a section on their overseas travels - they lived in Greece and in France where they painted prolifically and established a buying market in Brittany.

“The final part of the catalogue represents their homecoming to Wales when they settled in Tenby.

“It’s a Welsh art exhibition like no other and which is unlikely to be repeated.

"It really is a sight to behold.

“Like a firework display, the saleroom is alive in technicolour.”

Their four children have put most up for auction in Cardiff on February 21.