BBC auctioneer James Lewis with 'Burning Bright' which was sold to a Paddle 8 collector in Germany at the Save Wild Tigers gala ball at The Savoy Hotel, London.

Exhibited at Hotel Cafe Royal as part of the 'Be Inspired' group show, curated by Christian Furr in aid of Save Wild Tigers 2015. 
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BBC auctioneer James Lewis with 'Burning Bright' prior to the auction in The River Room at The Savoy Hotel, London

The Savoy Hotel, London. The venue for Save Wild Tigers gala ball and art auction October 2015

The River Room at The Savoy Hotel, London

The River Room at The Savoy Hotel, London

The Lancaster Ballroom, The Savoy Hotel, London

Invitation

The River Room at The Savoy Hotel, London prior to the auction.

The River Room at The Savoy Hotel, London prior to the auction.

The Lancaster Ballroom, The Savoy Hotel, London

A very select preview before the portrait was transported to the U.S.

Rihanna in Adam Selman dress after winning the CFDA fashion icon award in 2014.

Rihanna in beautiful Zac Posen dress.

London preview

London preview