Antiques Roadshow expert 'brought to tears' over collector's horse memorabilia
Millionaire Hoarders is back on Channel 4 with a second season and this time, Antiques Roadshow star Ronnie Archer-Morgan has sifted through homes crammed full of potential hidden treasures. In the second episode, which will air on May 9, the art and jewellery expert visits collector Sally from Nottinghamshire.
Sally has created the UK's only Horse Museum and has dedicated her life to her collection of horse memorabilia. She is happy to share her finds with the public, but desperately needs to raise funds to secure the museum's future.
While searching through her equestrian treasures, Ronnie is stunned to find a painting which has been stored in a back room for 50 years. The artwork is by the most famous painter of horses in the world - 18th century English artist George Stubbs.
After carrying out some research, Ronnie discovers the artwork is of a grey cob called Rainbow dating to 1802-4 and painted by Stubbs when he was almost 80 years old. Will Sally be willing to part with the artwork?
Will Ronnie be able to get the money she needs to secure the future of the museum?
Ronnie opened up about the discovery and admitted it made him emotional, saying: "I've just been handling and talking about a Stubbs.
"It's been in my hands; it's a wonderful thing - this is why I love my job. Getting the best price for Sally so she can continue her dream.
"Her dedication to her museum brought me to tears. She's so humble and dismissive of any praise for what she's done, but what she's achieved is monumental.
"The volume of material she's collected and the finances she's committed to her museum is amazing.'
Ronnie opened up about his time on the new series and how collections reflect people's personalities.
He said: "I know what it takes to put a body of items together and the minute you start collecting, you start to understand an aspect of life that most people have probably never considered.
"I know that journey because I've put so many collections together, so I grasp what they're doing.
"I love these people for putting their life's energy into something which is nearly always for themselves.
"Their collection isn't to show off or grandstand, but is something which they have become impassioned about and they follow that passion through with their life's energy and their money. They commit to something they love."
The episode of Millionaire Hoarders will air on Channel 4 on May 9 at 8pm
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