Sacha Jafri – Olympic Countdown Collection
Two Historic Paintings Available for Acquisition

 

A rare opportunity to own original works from the exclusive Olympic series commissioned for the 1,000-day countdown to the London 2012 Games.

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THE PAINTINGS

1. London Olympic Cityscape

A vibrant, expressive portrayal of London’s iconic landmarks — including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, the London Eye and the Olympic Stadium — captured through Jafri’s unique style.

This dynamic work celebrates the cultural energy of London as the host city for the 2012 Olympic Games, forming part of the official 1,000-day Countdown series commissioned for the event.

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2. Olympic Countdown – Athletes & Handprints

A deeply significant artwork featuring the handprints and signatures of 50 British Olympic gold medallists spanning 1952 to 2012.
Celebrity and Olympian involvement, royal unveiling, and press coverage elevate this work into a category of its own within modern British art.

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General Particulars

Artist: Sacha Jafri (British, b. 1977)

Date of Creation: Inscribed ‘Jun 2008’ on both works

Completion: 2012

Medium: Acrylic and printing ink on canvas.

Dimensions (each): 115 cm (h) x 135 cm (w). 

Condition: Pristine

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Why Collect

Jafri’s market has grown significantly following record breaking auction results. Olympic related works with documented provenance are exceptionally rare, culturally significant and highly desirable to collectors, institutions and family offices.

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Provenance & Significance
• Officially commissioned for the London 2012 Olympic 1,000-Day Countdown.

• Only four paintings ever created for this historic series.

• Direct involvement of British Olympic gold medallists.

• Bought at a charity auction shortly after the Olympics. 

• Sourced directly from the artist’s Olympic commission.

• Proof of Authenticity 

• The combination of scale, Olympic provenance, and iconic subject matter places these works in the upper tier of       Jafri's secondary market.

• Market Position Jafri's market has experienced a profound structural shift since 2021, rendering pre-2021 auction       records largely inapplicable. Current value is driven by global retail positioning and high-profile secondary market     demand.

• The combination of scale, Olympic provenance, and iconic subject matter places these works in the upper tier of       Jafri's secondary market.

 

Enquire Now
For acquisition details, private viewing arrangements, please contact us directly. 

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​Viewing Arrangements

Both artworks are available on 'POA' basis. Due to their exclusivity and the significance of the Olympic Countdown series, full details including pricing and acquisition terms will be provided upon request. Please contact us directly for confidential information.

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For more detailed information please download the prospectus.​​​​​

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