Tony Wedlake

🚨 £10,000 OPENING BID RECEIVED! 🚨

🎨 MACKENZIE THORPE – “WAITING IN THE SNOW” ❄️

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have received an incredible £10,000 opening bid for this stunning ORIGINAL artwork, generously donated by world-renowned Middlesbrough artist Mackenzie Thorpe.

❤️ A PAINTING WITH A SPECIAL MEANING

Featuring two children looking towards Middlesbrough's iconic Transporter Bridge as snow falls around them, Waiting in the Snow captures the innocence of childhood, the importance of togetherness and the pride we share in our Teesside roots.

Created exclusively for The Teesside Family Foundation, this beautiful original artwork is especially meaningful as we prepare to bring Christmas joy to thousands of local children and families.

Mackenzie has previously described our Foundation as:

“The Teesside Family Foundation is the most fantastic charity, run by Teessiders, for Teessiders!”

THE AUCTION IS NOW LIVE!

💷 Current highest bid: £10,000

🔨 Further bids are welcome ahead of the final live auction at our 10th Black Tie Ball, Friday 13th November 2026, at Hardwick Hall Hotel

🖼️ The original artwork measures 28" × 32" and will be professionally framed before the event.

Mackenzie himself will be attending the Ball, making this an incredibly special opportunity to own a unique piece of Teesside art.

Every pound raised will help us bring Christmas magic to children and families across Teesside, providing toys, selection boxes and unforgettable festive experiences.

📩 INTERESTED IN BIDDING?

Contact Tony Wedlake:

📧 [email protected]

WHO WILL TAKE THE NEXT BID AND HELP US CHANGE LIVES THIS CHRISTMAS?

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