Bays group sells Rolf Harris painting

A Rolf Harris painting that has been in storage in Woy Woy Bay Community Hall for years has sold on eBay for $7100.

"It is a typical paintbrush scene and was done by Rolf Harris for a charity auction at a St George Leagues Club in Sydney back in 1981," said The Bays Community Group secretary Mr Greg McMullen.

"The winner donated it to our community group.

"We decided to auction it to raise money for the community group and did not expect this excellent result which is a great boost for the group for our present and future projects and events.

"Rolf Harris himself verified the authenticity of the painting, which was based on the song Carra Barra Winna Canna by Morva Cogan.

"Many thanks to Harry Brayshaw who stayed up until early in the morning to run the auction, which was eventually won by a UK bidder."

Press release, 18 Dec 2006 Greg McMullen, The Bays Community Group