Hidden artworks by Bagpuss creator Peter Firmin sell for £400,000 at auction

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 4 Aug 2026 7/10 Original headline: Auction shock as Bagpuss creator's hidden artworks sell for £400k

After Peter Firmin’s daughters discovered a collection of his private illustrations in his former home, 534 lots were sold at the Canterbury Auction Galleries. The sale raised over £400,000, ensuring these pieces from the creator of Bagpuss and the Clangers find new homes with fans of his work.

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