Bradford's City of Culture bid has been boosted by an auction of work by one of the district's most renowned artists.

Paintings and sculptures by Govinder Nazran, pictured, went under the hammer at the charity event held to coincide with the reopening of Beeties Gallery Restaurant in Saltaire.

And both the new Mayor of Bradford and MEP Richard Corbett both got in on the act, scooping much sought after artwork.

Councillor Richard Wightman splashed out £230 on a limited edition print called Rouge Chat and Mr Corbett spent £55 on a sculpture of a dog called Leopold Longshank.

Also up for auction was jewellery donated by a local shop and a candlelit dinner at the restaurant.

The event raised £2,000 to be donated to Manorlands hospice in Oxenhope.

Bradford Council leader Margaret Eaton said: "I think it is a wonderful to see local businesses getting behind the Capital of Culture bid.

"This evening has brought together a range of cultural offerings including, including good food, fine art and music under one roof.''

She added: "It has played a part in getting us to see the creativity available on our doorstep."

An exhibition of Govinder's work, which was recently shown at Harrods, is currently on display at the restaurant.

Jayne and Robert Dixon-Hill have given the restaurant a complete overhaul after taking over from their parents earlier this year.

Jayne said: "Bradford doesn't show off its talents enough but with our bid to become European Capital of Culture and Saltaire's recent World Heritage designation, we thought we should take the opportunity to show off some hidden jewels."