A carved wood sculpture by William G Simmonds (1876-1968), one of the great forgotten originals of the Cotswolds Arts & Crafts movement, sold for a record £21,000 (estimate £3000-6000) at Mallams Oxford (20% buyer’s premium) on May 25.
Tribute to the Horse
(right), 1956, was described by buyer Paul A Shutler as “easily the most captivating and charming object I’ve ever had the pleasure of acquiring. I blooming love it.” The Cotswolds-based decorative arts dealer bought it for a client.