SYDNEY, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- An original artwork by the renowned street artist Banksy will be donated and sold in Australia to raise money for bushfire relief, local media reported on Thursday.
Artworks by Banksy have sold for millions of dollars previously, as collectors and appreciators seek a piece by one of the world's most widely regarded living artists.
Since September 2019, a fire emergency predominantly in the South West of Australia claimed over 30 lives and destroyed thousands of homes.
As the extensive recovery effort begins, art collectors, Sandra Powell and Andrew King from the Australian State of Melbourne saw the opportunity to put their lifelong passion for practical good.
According to the Australian Associated Press, they donated the Banksy piece from their private collection to go on sale, alongside close to 100 other works from some of the world's most exciting artists.
The work by Banksy, who is as mysterious as he is revered, depicts a circular saw blade heading towards a frail-looking figure sitting on a bench as is titled "Weston Super Mare."
Earlier this week, another piece by Banksy titled "Vote to Love" was sold in Britain for 1.5 million U.S. dollars.
Other Australian and international street artists up for sale include Rone, Adnate and D*Face whose pieces have been donated by a range of artists, collectors and galleries.
