Charity games art auction begins

UKIE has put its entire London Games Festival Art Exhibition collection up for auction for games charity Special Effect.

The 100-piece strong collection with be posted for auction in four batches, with the first now live. Additional collections will be added each Monday.

Highlights from the first offering include three signed pieces from Batman: Arkham City, two Fable 3 works signed by Peter Molyneux, a signed Metal Gear Solid Raiden canvass and pieces from Tomb Raider, Dishonored, Moshi Monsters and Runescape.

We were absolutely overwhelmed with the number of people that came to the exhibition,” London Games Festival director Kirsty Payne stated.

People from all walks of life – those who played games, and those who didn’t – travelled far and wide to appreciate the phenomenal pieces of art which have been kindly donated by the industry.

We were also immensely gratified by how everyone reacted when we showed them the work that SpecialEffect does – and we’re incredibly excited about the potential this auction has. Amazing, one-of-a-kind pieces, with all proceeds going to this amazing charity. Not only is it going to be a good Christmas for the winning bidders, but for those who benefit from SpecialEffect’s brilliant work too.”

The auction can be seen here.