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Dozens of Peter Rabbit sculptures from a much-loved North East art trail will go under the hammer for charity.
The auction marks the finale of the Peter Rabbit: Tales on the Tyne trail, which displayed individually painted sculptures across Newcastle and North Tyneside for nine weeks over the summer.
Artists designed and painted each sculpture, with bids starting at around £2,000.
The auction will be held at Newcastle Civic Centre on Tuesday, October 13, with all profits going to St Oswald's Hospice.
Writer, comedian and artist Alfie Joey will host the event with Anderson & Garland auctioneer Fred Wyrley-Birch.
Forty sculptures will go under the hammer, including several new pieces created especially for the event.
Tickets cost £20, plus the Eventbrite booking fee, and include a glass of fizz on arrival.
Online bidding is open for those unable to attend and will run alongside the live auction.
Fans will get one last chance to see the full collection at the Farewell Weekend before the auction.
The event will run at Newcastle Civic Centre on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, featuring all 53 small and 43 full-size sculptures.
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Visitors can enjoy face painting and refreshments and meet some of the artists behind the sculptures.
A raffle will offer the chance to win a Peter Rabbit sculpture and a car.
Farewell Weekend tickets cost £8 for adults, £3 for children and are free for under-3s.
A £15 family ticket covers up to four people, including two adults.