An eight-inch statue of one of Aardman's first creations, Morph, has been sold at auction in Clevedon to raise funds for the Hospice.
Kindly donated by Aardman co-founder and creative director Peter Lord, the plasticine model was accompanied by a letter of authentication and raised £1,100 for patient care. It was sold in the Autumn Specialist Sale on 12 September at Clevedon Salesrooms.
Sally McCleary, our E-commerce Manager, said ahead of the sale: "It is an honour to have this item donated by Peter Lord, along with a personal letter, to raise money for our Hospice. Receiving a special item like this is so wonderful and we are hopeful that it will draw attention from collectors and Aardman enthusiasts.
"We know that previous Morphs, sold with animation stills and letters, have achieved up to £800 so we're hoping for a great amount to go towards patient care at our Hospice and in the community.
"Morph is such a recognisable and iconic character, the new owner will be lucky to have a little piece of Bristol history on their shelf!"
Morph was one of Aardman Animations' first creations, first appearing on screen in 1977. An animated clay character, Morph made his debut in the BBC children's programme Take Hart, alongside artist and presenter Tony Hart.
Now with a loyal base of nostalgic fans, mischievous Morph has a growing audience of children who follow his adventures on YouTube and Sky Kids.
The auction generated significant interest across local and national news, thanks to the item's rarity.
The money raised at the auction will allow us to continue to support patients and their families, in their homes and at the Hospice.
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