30-03-2025
Horse sculptures from George Stubbs trail to be auctioned
Horse sculptures created to celebrate the world-renowned artist George Stubbs are to be auctioned to raise money for life-size statues were created for a trail in Scunthorpe and the surrounding area called Horsing Around, which marked the 300th birthday of the painter and his connection to Horkstow, where he lived. The trail was created by North Lincolnshire Council and the designs involved contributions from schoolchildren and community of the sculptures are due to be auctioned by Potters Auction Saleroom, of Messingham, on 24 and 25 April.
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 Liverpool-born artist also undertook dissections and illustrated many horse carcasses in 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 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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