London, July 4, 2010, Elephant Parade London. The streets of London were filled with 258 colourful elephants from May-June 2010. BaarsPhant by Menno Baars was sold at The Grand Auction in a marquee in the ground of the Chelsea Royal Hospital yesterday for a stunning 12.750 pound. The day was perfect. The sun shone, the champers flowed, the live jazz played in the grounds and many celebraties mingled amongst the elephants including Terence Conran, Tommy Hilfiger, Rula Lenska.

BaarsPhant no2 auctioned by Sotheby's in London

BaarsPhant no2 auctioned by Sotheby's

London, July 4, 2010, Elephant Parade.

The streets of London were filled with 258 colourful elephants from May-June 2010. BaarsPhant by Dutch contemporary artist Menno Baars was sold at The Grand Auction in a marquee in the ground of the Chelsea Royal Hospital yesterday for a stunning 12.750 pound.

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The day was perfect. The sun shone, the champers flowed, the live jazz played in the grounds and many celebraties mingled amongst the elephants including Terence Conran, Tommy Hilfiger, Rula Lenska. Speaking about the campaign, Goldie Hawn said: 'Anyone who loves elephants, and I do, will love Elephant Parade. It is not only the most beautiful, colourful and fun campaign, it also holds the key to saving the majestic species from extinction.'