Going, going, gone!

Fans of the leading British artist David Hockney will know how much he doted on his pet dachshunds. Sold at Phillips last autumn, Little Stanley Sleeping was a poster made for the show ‘David Hockney:

A sale of Modern British Art earlier this year brimmed with the kind of wonderful works that auctioneers find a little heart-wrenching to let go, including a Waterfall full of wild windiness by Sir Kyffin Williams

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

Cultural Crusader

The Iconic Auctioneers sale across 8-9 November achieved £8.5m for 337 cars from its notably large arena at this year’s Classic Motor Show at the NEC (News & events). Excitement for everyday modern cl

SOLD BY BONHAMS CARS ONLINE, £97,650 Fiat’s doorless Jolly beach cars crop up for sale quite often. But when did you last see an example of Austin’s attempt at evoking the Riviera vibe? Probably never