Original artwork of Bagpuss, The Clangers and Basil Brush fetches £400,000

Original artwork featuring Bagpuss, The Clangers and Basil Brush has fetched £400,000 at auction. This sale represented the largest collection of Peter Firmin’s art ever to be auctioned. The majority of the pieces sold for amounts significantly exceeding their estimated values, highlighting the strong demand for these specific works. The event successfully liquidated a substantial portion of the artist's portfolio, achieving a high total price through the competitive bidding process for these iconic characters.