Salisbury charity art auction features leading artists' work

All proceeds made at the art auction will support Horatio's Garden, a charity supporting people with spinal injuries

A charity art auction featuring paintings, sculpture, ceramics and photography donated by some of the UK's leading artists has launched online.

Proceeds from the Salisbury-based auction will go to Horatio's Garden, a charity supporting people after spinal injuries.

In 2021, the event raised £70,000 for the charity.

Fine art auctioneers Woolley & Wallis will be sponsoring this year's auction.

Tim Burton, John Illsley, Maggi Hambling and Sir Quentin Blake are among the 70 UK artists who have donated work to the auction.

Tim Burton, John Illsley, Maggi Hambling and Sir Quentin Blake are among the 70 UK artists who have donated work

Mr Illsley, founding member and bass guitarist of rock group Dire Straits, is donating his work and said: "The incredible things Horatio's Garden has achieved shows just what can be done to improve the lives of those in very difficult and challenging circumstances.

"Out of adversity is born hope - Horatio's Garden is truly a testament to this and I'm delighted to be supporting it."

The charity Horatio's Garden was named after Horatio Chapple, 17, who was killed by a polar bear on a school expedition.

They have installed gardens at spinal injury centres in his memory.

Artist Sophie Tea added: "I am so honoured to join these incredible artists in our support of Horatio's Garden and their vital mission through their upcoming art auction.

"It's so exciting to be part of this collective effort and to contribute to their special cause by raising funds through creativity and art."

The auction takes place online until 29 October.