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UK couple rescued cat paintings from skip; years later, they sold for £16,000

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What happened

While out walking their dog years back, a couple stumbled upon two cat paintings discarded in a skip.

Little did they know the treasures they had rescued were linked to the famous artist Louis Wain.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:00 UTC.

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