The painting sold to a private buyer at auction in London the day after it was confirmed Vettriano had died aged 73.

The artwork featured as part of the artist's animal-themed series across the capital last summer.

The painting has been removed while work on the building takes place but its future home is unclear.

Enter Gallery in Brighton also cites mass art production by larger companies for its closure.

The world-famous street artist taught art lessons with local children in the 1990s.

The Dug Out, run by Wellspring Settlement, has been used by the community since 1926.

The piece - called "Valentine's day mascara" - can now be viewed at The WonderWorks in Margate.

Some of Banksy's earliest works were put up for auction, as well as 15 burner phones and his trainers.