### Clue: Kitty turned up with an artist of the highest standing (3-6)
### Answer: TOP-DRAWER 
 ### Explanation: Definition: of the highest standing
 **Reversal of**(… turned up, in a down clue) POT(the kitty/pool to be won in a gambling game like poker) **plus**(with)DRAWER(an artist/a producer of a drawing or design).