Paintings found in skip by dog walkers sell for £16,000 at auction

A Pembrokeshire couple sold two paintings they found in a skip for £16,000 after discovering they were works by the famous artist Louis Wain. The couple had kept the paintings for years before realizing their historical and financial value.
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The story serves as a human-interest piece regarding the discovery of valuable art in unexpected places and the enduring legacy of Louis Wain.
Pembrokeshire couple sells Louis Wain paintings found in skip for £16,000
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