Bagpuss creator's artwork sells for £400k at auction
The sale included more than 500 paintings, books and collectibles found at Peter Firmin's home.
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"It was wonderful to see real fans managing to secure a keepsake of something they loved, or perhaps to share with their own children and grandchildren."
— Susanna Woodgate , Other
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Oliver Postgate was a co-creator of iconic children's television characters alongside Peter Firmin.
Peter Firmin was an artist and puppet maker known for co-creating beloved children's television characters.
Susanna Woodgate curated the auction of Peter Firmin's artwork.
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The sale included more than 500 paintings, books and collectibles found at Peter Firmin's home.
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