# Bagpuss creator's artwork fetches £400,000 at auction

Original artwork by Peter Firmin, co-creator of beloved children's show Bagpuss, sold for £400,000 at auction. The collection includes illustrations from the classic series, reflecting the enduring cultural value of British children's television.

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- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ekpw4g1g5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:54:47 GMT