Solid prices achieved for Palace-related paintings as they go under hammer at auction

 

Firm prices were achieved for two paintings of local interest when they went under the hammer at a Bonhams auction this morning.  The painting above of a scene from a match played at the old Crystal Palace sold for £127,400 (including buyer's premium) while the study of action between Crystal Palace and Oxford United fetched £1,920 (including premium). The identities of the buyers have not been divulged.