Paintings and other works of art once owned by Grace Higgens, former Charleston Farmhouse cook and housekeeper, go up for auction today at the Gorringes sales room in Lewes.

The collection includes 11 items. Among them are paintings and ceramics by Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant. A bronze bell used to summon guests for meals is also for sale.

Read the story in the Antiques Trade Gazette. Visit the Gorringes website, where you can search for the names of Bell and Grant to see photos and details of their art for sale and read more about the collection.