New Zealand PM Jacinda Arden's 'The Political Cycle' sketch auctioned for nearly $12,000

An original artwork by New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Arden has been sold online for $11,927 ($18,050 in New Zealand Dollar). framed sketch, called ‘ Political Cycle’, resembles a torno drawn with white pen on black paper. 

According to international media reports, Arden's artwork was put up for auction on TreMe by Koru Care NZ, a charity dedicated to kids that have faced or are facing life-threatening illnesses or disabilities. charity informed that Arden h donated drawing to m and said that proceeds from auction will be used for a domestic holiday trip for special kids. 

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“Jacinda Ardern has kindly donated a one-off sketch for Koru Care NZ to sell in this charity auction to help us continue work that we do”, said Koru Care NZ as mentioned on TreMe site. “Although our overseas trips are currently on hold, we will be continuing making dreams come true by planning domestic holidays for se special kids”, charity ded.

(Im credits: TreMe/Website) 

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Artwork by New Zealand Prime Ministers

As per reports, Arden’s artwork stirred major interests at action and received 220 bids before closing on August 9. charity officials are reported to have said that this was largest sum y have ever raised from an auction. It is also believed that Arden’s sketch could possibly be one of most popular listings of year. Back in 2018, ar painting by Nea Zealand PM called ‘To-Do List’, raised nearly $1,652. 

Meanwhile, Arden is t first Zealand PM whose artwork has been put up for auction. As per reports, former New Zealand PM John Key’s work has also been auctioned during his time in office. Back in 2010, Key’s drawing of an alternative New Zealand flag reportedly sold for $6,707.

In 2007, former New Zealand PM Helen Clark’s sketch also received widespre attention and it sold for about $2,643. Clark’s sketch was also back on market in 2017; however, this time it is reported to have closed without a buyer. 

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