A vase made by Sir Grayson Perry has sold for £40,000 at an auction.
The vase, entitled Homes not Studios, depicts the conflict of the proposed M11 roadworks in the 1990s above the famous designer’s studio at the time.
Sir Grayson’s vase sold at Eastbourne Auction’s January sale this morning for £40,000.
It comes after the 62-year-old artist, writer, broadcaster, TV presenter and Turner Prize winner - known for his ceramic vases, tapestries and cross-dressing - was honoured for services to the arts in the King's first New Year's Honours List.
The vases, generally of classical forms, are decorated in bright colours, depicting subjects at odds.
On the vase is a broken car, cyclist, a bus and even a pregnant woman.
Auctioneer Jeanette May said: "We are delighted to have secured one of Grayson's early vases from this local 20th Century British potter and artist who has finally been recognised for his talents.”
Sir Grayson, who has a home near East Dean, explores fashion, conformity, and prejudice, often appearing in public as his alter-ego Claire.
The artist is also known for his drawing, printmaking, embroidery and other textile work, film and performance work.
Sir Grayson was born in Essex and studied fine art at Portsmouth College of Art, now the University of Portsmouth.
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