“We are in the process of closely reviewing the items for sale on our site
that relate to Rolf Harris. We acted immediately when we learnt of the
allegations and have kept this issue under continuous review.”

On eBay, a signed limited edition print of Harris’s The Straw Hat – an image
of a female wearing only pants and a hat – is listed for £500 and has just
eight people watching it.

There are 34 bids on an original oil painting by Harris depicting a harbour
scene, with the current bid at £410.

On the listing, the seller has a note saying: “despite rolf court appearances
it doesnt take away the fact he is a very good artist therefore its a superb
future investment” (sic).

Another painting on eBay, the rear view of a naked female, is priced at £200
and has five people watching it.

The value of the veteran entertainer’s art has plummeted since he was
convicted of 12 counts of indecent assault against four girls, the youngest
of who was just seven-years-old.

Experts claim the prices paid for Harris’ work are likely to remain
“enormously down” for “a very long time”.

The Australian-born painter, who will be stripped of his Bafta in the wake of
his convictions and could face losing his prestigious CBE, is “not the
world’s greatest artist” anyway, according to art dealer Peter Nahum.

“From what I’ve seen he makes popular pictures which have sold a) because
they’re nice, and hangable, and b) because he is who he is. I don’t think
people will want those hanging on their wall. There’s plenty of other
choices,” he said.

Mr Nahum, who is known for his appearances on BBC’s Antiques Roadshow,
dismissed reports that art dealers would be snapping up Harris’s paintings
at low prices in the hope their value would increase over time.

“What art dealers? Where’s the proof?” he said.