Wright of Derby grotto scene makes £550,000 to aid refugee crisis

Among the works drawing interest at the latest round of Old Master and British Paintings sales in London was Joseph Wright of Derby’s (1734-97) ‘A grotto in the gulf of Salerno...’.

It was offered at Sotheby's Sevening sale on December 9 together with an emotive story.

The figure …

Enjoy unlimited access: just £1 for 12 weeks

Subscribe now