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Stampede by the Sea

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Auction date Thursday 19 June 2025 18:45 - 21:00 BST

Thursday 19th June

Doors open: 5:30pm

Auction begins: 6:45pm

Location: 

Corn Exchange, High West Street, Dorchester, DT1 1HF


We look forward to welcoming you to the Corn Exchange on Thursday 19th June, with doors opening at 5:30pm.

Enjoy a welcome drink, delicious canapes, and see the elephant sculptures all together for a final time.

Join Weldmar Hospicecare, Wild in Art, and special guests including Martin Clunes, who will be auctioning one of our terrific elephant sculptures.

Spaces are very limited. If you are interested in attending the auction, either in person or online, please complete the form within the link below.

Register Interest for the Live Auction

Ticket Price:

£25.00, which includes a welcome drink on arrival, canapes, and your auction catalogue.

Online Bidding: 

If you can’t attend in person, you can follow the auction and make your bids online on the-saleroom.com.

No bidding will be available on the Duke's website.

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Lots per page:

Total lots: 36

Lot Title Estimate Hammer price
21 Herbie
This design celebrates getting out and about and exploring with our four-legged furry friends. The design features some of Dorset’s much loved places including Lyme Regis Beach, Bridport market and…
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22 Wending Our Way Down West Bay
My design features a family herd of elephants walking together on the beach in front of the iconic cliffs of West Bay. It is a celebration of family, mutual support and cooperation, and the beautiful…
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23 Under The Great Wave of West Dorset
Taking reference from the famous Hokusai woodcut of 1832, this design takes an alternative look at the magnificent power and beauty of the ocean, against our iconic West Dorset coastline. The Great…
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24 Wildflower Wanderer
Amy Wormald’s design is a celebration of colour inspired by native UK wildflowers found in coastal Dorset including sea campion, wild mustard, knapweed and thrift. Created using spray paint and…
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24a Ponty
Philip named the elephant ‘Ponty’ after the French philosopher as he had found him inspirational. Philip painted Ponty as the Hero Baby elephant for the launch of Stampede by the Sea and it has been…
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24b Blank Mini Elephant with Artist Commission
It's your opportunity to own a truly unique work of art; a vibrant, hand-painted baby elephant sculpture brought to life by your imagination!

It could be anything you like - from your company's…
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25 Postcards of Dorset
Postcards of Dorset takes you on a journey through landmarks along the South Coast, from Durdle Door to Kimmeridge bay to Portland Bill. Like the sea meets the shore, abstract meets fine art with…
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26 Jellyphant
Inspired by the fascinating and often misunderstood Blue Jellyfish species (Cyanea lamarckii). This super busy design showcases the hectic, beautiful movements and patterns created by jellyfish under…
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27 The Big Dorset Cheese Also Matters
This elephant supports Weldmar Hospicecare by drawing attention to Bridport Food Matters which is creating a Community Hub for promoting access to nutritious food for all, forever. This encourages…
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28 From Darkness Comes Light
Inspired by personal challenges; From Darkness Comes Light reflects both grieving for the loss of a loved one and the future after a diagnosis. Navigating grief can be ‘the elephant in the room’.…
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29 Don't Forget Your Trunks!
A design inspired by a classic play on words. Adding a splash of humour and charm to the trail, this illustration is a reminder that everyone should embrace their playful side once in a while. Dive…
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30 Lord Admiral Trunkston
Exploring a nautical theme, this sculpture design is inspired by the naval history of our island nation. This maritime Elephant is all dressed up ready for another great seaborne adventure with his…
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