Stock Photo - PICTURE SHOWS: Welder/finisher Darren Kenny and artist Simon Weitzman. ..... A unique sculpture of rock musician Slash is going under the hammer. The larger-than-life, 7.5 feet tall work has been painstakingly fashioned from recycled car, bike and instrument parts. Officially signed by Slash in two places, it is the work of artist Simon Weitzman and welder/finisher Darren Kenny, of Heavy Metal Sculptures (https://www.heavymetalsculptures.com/) It was made to benefit IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, of which Slash acts as an ambassador, and comes fitted with a Slash signature guitar. The piece has a starting bid of £1,800 and will be sold by Omega Auctions on 9 May: https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/omega-auctions/catalogue-id-srom10149/lot-242fa4dc-7104-40fc-84c9-a8c8009ee213 Slash is himself a passionate advocate for the welfare of wild animals and has supported numerous campaigns for IFAW and other animal welfare organisations around the world. He regularly speaks out on the plight of elephants being slaughtered for the ivory trade and has given his approval to the sculpture and auction, even signing the sculpture of himself on both the base and hat. The sculpture is also approved by Phil Manbridge, UK Regional Director and Richie Marriott, Senior Development Advisor, UK from the IFAW’s UK headquarters (https://www.ifaw.org/united-kingdom). Where: United Kingdom When: 07 Oct 2016 Credit: John Rainford/WENN.com