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Andrew and Fergie crucified

Oct 18, 2006, 15:45 GMT

A piece of art depicting Britain's Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson nailed to crosses is set to go under the hammer today (18.10.06).The work, by transvestite Turner Prize-winner Grayson Perry, entitled 'Essex 2086' comprises of 30 ceramic tiles and is expected to fetch up to £30,000 when it goes up for sale at Christie's auction house in London.The crucifixion painting also features a self-portrait of the artist and labels the bride a "whore" and the groom a "dream pimp".Perry created the piece - which measures three feet by four feet - to commemorate the couple's royal wedding in July 1986.Perry told Britain's Evening Standard newspaper: "It was over 20 years ago - God knows what was going through my mind. I was a different person then and so were Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson. We all were."Although I don't remember what was going through my mind when I made the picture, I recall going to Westminster Abbey to be at the wedding. I dressed up as a housewife and stood in the crowd." The artist added that he respects for the couple - who have two daughters, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie - for remaining friends since their divorce in 1996.He added: "I quite like the fact they get on so well now since they divorced."They've had their ups and downs but their arrangement is a good example of pragmatism." (C) BANG Media International

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