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Sleeping sow by Mervyn Peake, Pen and ink on paper, sold Jan 2026Photo © Dreweatts — view this lot on Dreweatts ↗

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Sleeping sow

Mervyn Peake (British, 1911–1968)

£1,300 hammer

≈ $1,747≈ €1,500

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Medium
Drawing (ink) · Works on paper all drawing results →
As published: “Pen and ink on paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed (lower right)
Category
Drawings
Dimensions
17.5 x 25cm
Auction house
Dreweatts
Sale
The Age of Oak: The Collection of Michael Eaton at Humphreston Hall (drewea1-10614)
Date
January 14, 2026
Location
Newbury, United Kingdom
Lot
157
Estimate
£400 – £600 (≈ $538 – $806) (≈ €461 – €692)
Source
Auction house auctions.dreweatts.com ↗
Retrieved Oct 10, 2026

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