Mayor buys unfinished artwork and returns it to artist's family

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 06:14 · Archive

A mayor bought an unfinished painting for £2,000 and returned it to the family of its creator, Francesca McCaigue, who died aged 22 in July. The Lancashire Telegraph reports that McCaigue had hoped to see the piece displayed at a hospice's annual ball before her death.

The artwork had not been completed at the time of her death. By purchasing the painting and returning it to her family, the mayor ensured that the unfinished work remained with those closest to her rather than passing to another buyer.

How it is being reported

• Mayor bids £2,000 for unfinished hospice artwork then returns it to familyThe painting had been started by Francesca McCaigue who had hoped to see the piece displayed at the hospice's annual ball. Tragically, Fran died in July before she had the chance to complete it.Lancashire Telegraph · 8 Oct, 05:00
• Mayor buys late woman's artwork then returns it to familyFrancesca McCaigue died aged 22 before being able to finish the artwork.BBC Lancashire · 7 Oct, 12:11

In this story: Francesca McCaigue · BBC Lancashire · Lancashire Telegraph · Lancashire

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