Authors, rock stars and one Doctor Who among artists in illustration auction

Classic works by Quentin Blake and images from Eric Clapton, Brian Eno and Peter Capaldi are among 40 works being sold to raise money for London gallery

Autobiographical drawings by Brian Eno, Eric Clapton and Peter Capaldi will join work by more traditional artists including Chris Riddell and Helen Oxenbury in a sale of more than 40 original illustrations aimed at raising thousands for a public gallery founded by former children’s laureate Quentin Blake.

As well as the musicians and Doctor Who star (all three of whom studied at art school), the designer Paul Smith and artists David Shrigley and Peter Blake will have works on sale at Sotheby’s in London on 13 December. Money raised will be used to support the House of Illustration. Based near King’s Cross in London, the House is the UK’s only public gallery dedicated to the artform and seeks to discover and nurture new illustrating talent.

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