with her sister's at their birthplace of Llandinam. They bequeathed their collection of paintings and sculptures, which Margaret had expanded after Gwen's death, to the National Museum of Wales. The total of 260 works of painting and sculpture formed the nucleus of its art collection, particularly for international art. It has been called "one of the great British art collections of the 20th century". Among these were seven oil paintings that had been bought as Turners (including The Beacon Light). Three of these were subsequently judged to be fake and withdrawn from display. These works were re-examined by the BBC TV programme, Fake or Fortune where they were reinstated as genuine Turners. All seven paintings will now be exhibited together. In 1967, The Davies Memorial Gallery was built in Newtown, Powys, with a legacy left by the Davies sisters. More recently, in 2003, after major redevelopment and merging with "Oriel 31", the Gallery re-opened as Oriel Davies Gallery, named in honour of the sisters. Legacy and honours 1960, Gregynog donated to the University of Wales as an arts centre. 1953 and 1961, bequeathed collections of total of 260 works to the National Museum Wales. 1967, the Davies Memorial Gallery built in Newtown, Powys; now known as Oriel Davies Gallery. 1988, revival of Gregynog Festival. References Sources External links 1884 births 1963 deaths Welsh art collectors Women art collectors Welsh philanthropists British publishers (people) Burials in Wales New Naturalist writers People associated with the Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales Private press movement people