A work by Peter Blake which is an auction item
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Contemporary artists including Damien Hirst and Sam Taylor-Wood are selling works to raise funds for War Child.
The original pieces on offer at the auction range from pop art by Peter Blake to a work of graffiti art.
The auction is taking place at Christie's in London on Thursday evening, while bidding has already been started on the internet.
In 2003, War Child released a charity album which featured music from David Bowie and Sir Paul McCartney.
Works of photography will also feature in the sale, including Isaac Julien's clenched fist, which is a symbol of the whole show.
All proceeds from the auction will used to help children in the war-torn countries of Iraq, Afghanistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The collection of works have been exhibited at two locations in the capital since the beginning of February.
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