Last month we told that the artist, Brian Gorman had once again kindly donated one of his portraits this time it's Eric Cantona, the Manchester United iconic player, to be auctioned off to raise much needed funds for the Eccles Mustard Tree, emergency foodbank.
Previously Brian's donated portrait of Edison Cavani raised £100, and it was hoped that this stunning image of Eric, would reach if not exceed that figure, an offer of £100 was on the table and seemed likely to win the artwork, until a last minute bid of £150 was received!
The purchaser is our old friend, Steve Roach a Salford born entrepreneur, with a heart of gold and an undying love of his City of birth and always happy to help a good cause.
Steve told us:
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"I usually like to keep a low profile, however I saw your article and it stuck a chord with me, I really like Brian Gorman's work and have purchased some before, also I am a lifelong Manchester United fan, despite me currently living in Devon.
More importantly it is good to know that I am in some small way helping people less fortunate than me, and so I am more than happy to help out, and to be fair it's a bonus for me to have a great piece of artwork to be hanging on my wall at home"
I think it's only fair to give, Steve's company Onyer Sports company a mention and a link to it. https://www.onyersports.com/
Yet again a massive thank you to the supremely talented Brian Gorman who is currently adding the finishing touches to, New Dawn Fades: A Play About Joy Division And Manchester, which will be touring the country in September and playing at the RNCM, Manchester 29th/30th September.
Tomorrow I shall be handing over the money to Georgia Breen at The Mustard Tree in Eccles who will be spending the money on vital foodstuffs etc.
Big thanks to everyone who bid for the painting but as in all things there can only be one winner, two actually with Steve and Mustard Tree but give yourself a pat on the bank anyway.
Cheers!.
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