Eko (lot 195), our beautiful blue and gold hand-painted elephant is up for auction as part of Elephant Parade London 2010. Own this original piece of artwork by Paul Kidby, the artist and illustrator of Sir Terry Pratchett's Discworld books and the Orangutan Foundation will receive 70% of the total.

Eko the Orangutan Foundation's elephant - photo by Paul Kidby

Though we will be sad to see him go the funds raised will be used to support our vital conservation work in Borneo and Sumatra.

If you would like to bid for Eko (lot number 195) in person then why not attend the Grand Elephant Auction at the Royal Hospital Chelsea.  To purchase a ticket please contact Georgina Dunsford on georgina@elephantfamily.org or phone 0207 580 3184 / 0774 7402 970.  Tickets are £75 and include a delicious spread and live jazz.   If you are unable to attend, phone bidding can be arranged.

You need to register your maximum bid online by 2pm on the 2nd of July 2010 when the online auction for this elephant will close.

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Thank you and good luck!