‘Forgotten’ wildlife drawings for Cheshire auction
Published July 5th, 2006
A hoard of forgotten drawings by a celebrated wildlife artist are to be auctioned after being discovered by art experts.
The 18 illustrations by Anglesey-based Charles Tunnicliffe, who died in 1979, were found at the house of the artist’s niece Cicely Ridgway earlier this year.
Tunnicliffe bequeathed the drawings to his niece, but they had lain forgotten until Mrs Ridgway’s death.
It is hoped Wednesday’s auction in Cheshire will raise about £10,000.
The collection - mainly illustrations of bird and wildlife - is being sold by auctioneers Peter Wilson in Nantwich.
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