Toddler’s painting sells for £27,000

Theatre director Sir Trevor Nunn paid £27,000 for a ‘Damien Hirst’ painting – that was reportedly made by a two-year-old.

He writes: “Trevor Nunn, who had studiously ignored me up to that moment, was over in a flash, congratulating me on a wonderful performance.

“He swivelled round to address Damien. ‘Ah Damien, so good to meet you. I have one of your spin paintings’.

“‘Oh yeah? Which one?’ The answer was something like Squirly Hoops Touch My Nuts Peace and Love.

“‘How much did you pay for it?’ said Damien. ‘Oh, er…’, said Trevor looking away. ‘Go on, how much?’ ‘Twenty-seven grand.’

“‘Oh right. Well that one was done by Keith’s son Alfie and my son Connor’.”