Have You Heard The News  (International)                                                                Rolf Harris Elvis Painting sold for 75,000 euro

Rolf Harris's portrait of the Queen attracted critics, and now his portrait of the King has attracted cash.

His 2002 work, Blue Elvis, a portrait of Elvis Presley, sold at auction in London on Wednesday night for STG51,000 ($A122,700).

Harris had given the work to his friend Shining Bear, who regularly plays the didgeridoo when the painter and entertainer performs.

Harris gave his blessing when Shining Bear said he wanted to sell the painting to raise funds for his planned stageshow, The Gospel According to Elvis.

Source: Google / Updated: Apr 20, 2006