A hunt has been launched to find a picture of comedian Jasper Carrott, which was sold in error.

The portrait, by artist Hilary J Baker, was made using the veteran comic's hair, fingerprints, blood and spit.

It was on display at the KEMP Hospice shop in Bewdley, Worcestershire as part of a two-week art trail, but was sold to someone by mistake on Wednesday, 13 July, reports ITV.

If the portrait is returned the customer will receive a full refund, following this "unfortunate human error."

Caroline Beech, CEO of KEMP Hospice told ITV: "We were devastated to learn that this genuine and unfortunate mistake had occurred, and everyone across the whole team is very concerned to see Hilary reunited with her picture as soon as possible.”

Baker uses a "forensic etching" technique in her art involving the subject's hair, fingerprints, blood and spit. Carrott visited her studio in the town many times to create the work. She says: "the picture means a great deal to me, and I was devastated to learn it had been mistakenly sold.”

Anyone with information should email [email protected] or call 01562 756 000.

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Spitting Image: Hilary J Baker with her portrait of the Jasper Carrott. Picture Credit: Kemp Hospice