A scarce collection of watercolours by Biggles creator WE Johns (1893-1968) sold beyond expectations in Sworders’ (22% buyer’s premium plus VAT) June 27 sale in Stansted Mountfitchet.
Unseen on the market for over 30 years, the six pictures of soaring and swooping biplanes sold for £11,800, some at multi-estimate sums.
“These paintings display remarkable draughtsmanship and all the energy and thrills any Biggles fan would associate with Johns,” said Sworders’ managing director Guy Schooling.