A number of the best artists from across the globe, including the elusive Banksy, have joined forces to raise money for Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Over 200 original pieces and limited edition prints from some of the biggest names in street, urban and contemporary art will be going under the hammer in the McTear’s auction on Friday October 28.
Glasgow artist James Klinge has travelled to a variety of countries to display his work, with recent commissioned work in the Netherlands and a solo exhibition in Portugal.
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When the global star was approached by auction organiser and charity supporter, Steve McGill, he was only too pleased to help out.
James said: “My wife is a paediatrician and one of my children was a patient at Glasgow’s Royal Hospital for Children a few years ago, so I have first hand experience of the incredible work the team does. The care my son received and the support for parents was second to none.
“The hospital and Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity are very close to our hearts and I was more than happy to support the auction. I hope that my piece ‘You Say You Want Me’, along with the other incredible works in the sale will help give the charity a well-deserved boost.”
There will be a number of notable pictures up for grabs from the likes of Sick Boy, Mr Doodle and Bridget Riley. However, the main attraction is one of Banksy’s much sought after ‘Di Faced’ £10 notes.
The auction organiser Steve said: "The vitally important work carried out by the charity has touched the lives of so many over the years, and this was quite evident in the huge response we had when we put out a call for works to feature in the auction.
"Simply put, the support that has been offered by artists across the globe has been quite overwhelming and we are all looking forward to seeing the works go under the hammer on the 28th October.”
William McGowan, Head of Partnerships & Events at Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, added: “Together, Steve and McTear’s have created a unique fundraising auction, and we cannot thank them enough for their generosity.
"Steve’s vision has inspired so many artists from around the world to donate works, and we are grateful to each and every one of them for their support. Thanks to McTear’s waiving vendor commission, buyers premium and internet surcharge, all proceeds from the sale come directly to the charity, helping to fund life-changing projects and equipment at Scotland’s busiest children’s hospital.”
All the proceeds from the Your Hand in Theirs: Urban, Street and Contemporary Art auction will go directly to the charity. No vendor commission, buyers premium or internet surcharge will be charged.
For more information and to view the charity auction items, please visit www.mctears.co.uk.
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