Joseph’s Dream by Evelyn Dunbar fetched £60,000 at Cheffins, establishing an auction record for the artist.
A painting by British artist Evelyn Dunbar (1906- 60) set a record price at auction for the artist at Cheffins’ Art & Design sale on May 11.
The 18in x 2ft 5in (45 x 74cm) oil on canvas Joseph’s Dream is only the second painting by the artist ever to go on the auction market. Estimated at £500-800, it drew competitive bidding in the room and on the phone before eventually being knocked down at £60,000 (plus 22.5% buyer’s premium).