A Sharp reminder of quality sparks £41,000 bids battle
Quality paintings have been extremely thin on the ground in the provinces in the last few weeks, but this Dorothea Sharp (1874-1955) oil did at least create a stir at the Leominster rooms of Brightwells (15% buyer’s premium) on August 29 when it climbed to £41,000 against an estimate of £3000-5000.
Entered in untouched condition from a deceased estate in Shropshire, this 3ft 3in by 2ft 8in (99 x 8…