Classic names of 20th century design and a high-priced mystery artist provided the eye-catchers outside the fine art at the October 26 Decorative, Contemporary Art and Design sale held at Ewbank’s (22.5% buyer’s premium).
The mystery name was CH Powell, creator of six Arts & Crafts hammered copper-framed pieces with enamel plaques – a mirror and five plaques offered in three lots – consigned by the same vendor to the Woking sale.
Auctioneer Chris Ewbank’s research unearthed nothing about Powell apart from a link to the Watford School of Art.