A WATERCOLOUR drawing of children out walking in late summer is one of a collection of pictures in the Charterhouse auctions on January 5 and 6.

Charterhouse's Richard Bromell said: "With having been so cold recently, I found myself almost transfixed on this picture with its late summer warm evening.

“I have always had huge admiration for artists as I struggle to even draw stick men properly.”

The watercolour, painted by Benjamin Sigmund, depicts two young girls walking home with one carrying a wooden hay rake, while a young boy, probably their brother, stops to pick some berries.

The watercolour is one of several pictures from a Dorset Collection.

Estimated at £500-1,000 it is part of the first Charterhouse auction of 2023 on Thursday and Friday, January 5 and 6.

Viewing for the auction is from Tuesday, January 3, with the catalogue available HERE.

Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for its busy programme of auctions including silver, jewellery and watches in February, classic cars in March and also classic motorbikes in March.

Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset, are available for help and valuation on 01935 812277 or via info@charterhouse-auction.com