Rhys Daniels Event - October 2004

Jafri becomes the First Ever artist to create a painting with live links to his audience. Painting raises £45,000 for The Rhys Daniels Trust: - The Rhys Daniels Charity Trust’s 10th Anniversary Ball on Saturday 23rd Oct 04 at the Hilton, Park Lane W1.

Through live links to where he was painting guests were able to watch Sacha's progress on the large projection screens on the walls of the Ball Room where he had just 4 hours to complete the painting.

Sacha's piece was the last piece to be auctioned (a 5ft x 3ft oil on canvas) and was the star prize of the evening. The bidding opened with a bid from Bill Murray for £7,000. At £20,000 Sacha took off his paint encrusted Wellington boots and added them to the auction lot. Sacha then gave a brief explanation of the painting of how it symbolises the 10 Years of the Rhys Daniels Trust. The bidders raced up to £40,000. Sacha then took off his painting shirt and trousers and added them to the auction lot. The main bidder raised his hand to bid £45,000 and the room erupts, people were standing on their chairs and cheering. Actor, Bill Murray was outbid at £40,000. Auctioneer, Mike Osman of Capital Radio announced selling once, twice, SOLD for £45,000.

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