CLEAN : Winnie the Pooh illustration sells for record price

The transcript details an auction where a significant piece of art by EH Shepherd was sold, breaking world records for both an EH Shepherd drawing and a work of art by a book illustrator. The artwork, previously in a private collection, was sold at Sotheby's in the 1970s and has appreciated significantly in value, reflecting the rising market for original book illustrations.

What was the highest bid mentioned during the auction process?

• 19,000 pounds

• 40,000 pounds

• 260,000 pounds

• 32,000 pounds

Which famous book is the artwork reproduced in?

• Oliver Twist

• Pride and Prejudice

• The House at Pooh Corner

• Great Expectations

What was the previous world record for an EH Shepherd drawing at auction?

• 140,000 pounds

• 290,000 pounds

• 315,000 pounds

• 200,000 pounds

In which years was the artwork previously sold at Sotheby's?

• 1971 and 1974

• 1965 and 1970

• 1980 and 1985

• 1990 and 1995

How much did the artwork sell for in 1974?

• A few hundred pounds

• Over 1,000 pounds

• Exactly 500 pounds

• More than 2,000 pounds