Ending 3rd Nov, 2021 12:01 GMT/BST
Charity Art Auction for Marie Curie
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Darren Baker "A Curie for Cancer" Signed, pastel and charcoal, 31cm by 19cm (58cm by 42cm framed)
‘The drawing pays tribute to the incredible physicist and the legacy and ongoing work of Marie Curie. Around the daffodil logo I inscribed love, belief, hope, science, heart and mind. What Marie Curie achieved through her brilliance was epoch making. The organisation founded in her name has saved and cared for millions of lives since its inception. We all sadly know family, or a friend touched by cancer. The work of Marie Curie is renowned and loved the world over. It’s palliative care from the teams of nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals gives beautiful quality of life to those nearing the end. The organisation and people who serve it show us the very best of humanity and the true kindness and love that can be found within us.’ Darren went to art school in Bradford. His first commission was to paint Billy Bremner the captain of Leeds Football Club. He went on to become Official Artist of the Professional Footballers Association. Having secured a loan from The Princes Trust Darren started his own business and went on to do portraits of Prince Charles and Her Majesty the Queen for the Royal British Legion, as well as famous politicians, sportsmen and actors. In 2005 he received the Yorkshire Young Achiever of the Year award. He was commissioned to paint the horses of the Royal Arabian Studs in Bahrain and was the official artist for the 2012 Olympic Games. A recent portrait before Marie Curie was of Sir Tom Moor.
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Estimated at £6,500 - £8,500
Auction: Charity Art Auction for Marie Curie, ending 3rd Nov, 2021
Timed Charity Auction for Marie Curie – raising funds for Marie Curie Nurses on the front line.
Lots start closing at 12 noon on 3rd November.
Marie Curie is delighted to present a selection of modern and contemporary artworks that have been donated by 30 leading artists and sculptors. Highlights include beautiful works of art by Ken Howard, Tania Still, Sir Billy Connolly, Barbara Rae, Darren Baker and many more. With bidding starting at £60, this sale offers opportunities for new and seasoned collectors alike.
The UK’s leading end of life charity, Marie Curie is here to support everyone in the UK through all aspects of dying, death and bereavement – and to fight for a society where everyone gets to have the best experience possible at the end of their lives. We support the NHS by providing frontline care. We provide vital bereavement support for family and friends. And we help the nation prepare for death, to help makes things better at the end.
Life may be beginning to start up again, but our Marie Curie Nurses and Hospices have been there through it all, day and night, supporting people reaching the end of their lives. Right now, more people need us than ever before. Your support will help ensure we can continue to provide essential care at this unprecedented time of need. www.mariecurie.org.uk
Please view the auction and bid for your chance to win a beautiful work of art while supporting Marie Curie Nurses.
Marie Curie Charity number: 207994 (England & Wales), SC038731 (Scotland).
For all enquiries relating to this sale, please contact Marie Curie directly: ilona.beiboer@mariecurie.org.uk / 07545 593895
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