Antiques Roadshow expert brings re-discovered artist’s work to public gallery

Orlik did have some work exhibited alongside the likes of Dali in the 1970s, but became reclusive in the 1980s after becoming disillusioned with the commercial art world.

While most of the pieces are on loan to the Swindon Museum and Art, one has been bought to add to the collection.

John Wood, from the museum, explained they had to go through a long process to win the funding needed to purchase “eggs unhatched on the sun”.

He said: “I think for us to be the showcase, to be the first public window for Henry, a local artist, it’s a privilege and it’s an honour.”