Art expert Frances Christie inspected a painting from 1946
's modern art expert Frances Christie refused to give a valuation during Sunday night's episode after discovering a treasured item's "incredible" history.and the team at the Ulster Folk Museum, just outside Belfast, where she inspected an incredible watercolour painting of a priest.Impressed by the "striking" portrait, Frances said: "I love how the artist has captured the glint on his glasses," before asking for more information about the sitter.
"Once the liberation happened, he stayed on in the hospital for one year and during that period, this was painted by one of the inmates, presumably as part of his recuperation and rehabilitation," she said.Upon closer inspection of the artwork, Frances commented on the artist's signature. "Well, it's signed at the top 'Baumeister, Hans', and dated 1946, so the year after liberation," began the expert.
While the cameras cut away before the guest could react, she was smiling while Frances delivered her verdict.Antiques Roadshow guest 'choked up' after expert reveals 'amazing' valuation of family heirloom
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