Horse sculptures from George Stubbs trail to be auctioned
Mr Stubbs is considered one of the country's most revered equestrian painters. He completed much of the work for his ground-breaking book, The Anatomy of the Horse, while living in Horkstow in1766.The Liverpool-born artist also undertook dissections and illustrated many horse carcasses in the village.The proceeds from the online auction will be donated to the Mayor of North Lincolnshire's chosen charity, the Health Tree Foundation, which supports the Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust.Councillor John Davison said: "These sculptures not only capture the spirit of our local heritage, but also offer a unique opportunity for residents and art-lovers to own a piece of history."The sculptures will be available to view in person at Potters Auction Saleroom ahead of the live auction.
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