Fred Yates has once again featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow. The program which was filmed at Cardiff Castle featured a large oil painting depicting the castle itself. In 1970 Fred Yates embarked on a tour of Wales with the aim of painting its Castle and Churches. The featured painting was completed as part of this series of works and was valued by Lawrence Hendra of Philip Mould and Co at £3000 – £5000.

Fred Yates Cardiff Castle painting on Antiques Roadshow
To learn more about Fred Yates’s time in Wales and to see the Welsh Echo article featuring the Cardiff Castle painting do have a read of the FredYatesGallery page Fred In Wales. Also check out the program on BBC Iplayer Series 40 Episode 19 at 25 mins.

Fred Yates Cardiff Castle oil on board 1970
If you are looking to buy a Fred Yates original painting for your collection do check out Orangehat at www.orangehat.co.uk who have a great selection of oils and watercolours available.
FYG