A cricketing legend turned Palmerston North Four Square owner has knocked it out of the park for a celebrity art auction raising money for disabled children.

Cult hero and ex-Black Cap Chris Martin's tongue-in-cheek duck painting, a reference to his infamous batting record, went for $765, after a 95-bid battle concluded on Trade Me this Wednesday.

He was one of 15 celebrities, including Rocky Horror Show creator Richard O'Brien, who contributed art to raise money for Parent to Parent, which supports families raising children with disabilities.

DAVID UNWIN/FAIRFAX NZ Chris Martin with his daughters Ruby, 7, left, and Millie, 5.

Parent to Parent spokesman Steven Mahoney said the painting raised the highest price of all the auctions and the charity was extremely pleased with the popularity of Martin's ducks.

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Martin was one of New Zealand's top wicket-takers with the ball, taking 233 over his long career, but was less successful with the bat. He scored only 123 runs in 71 tests, including 36 ducks, when he failed to score a run.

STUFF.CO.NZ Ex-Black Cap Chris Martin is one of 15 celebrity artists auctioning their work on Trade Me to raise funds for children with disabilities.

So, of course, the cricketer turned dairy owner contributed a painting of 36 ducks in Four Square colours.

Martin said it was a great result for Parent to Parent and showed humour pays off, even for a serious cause.

"The people who bid on it deserve a lot of the credit and it really highlights that the charity and these disabled kids need the support."

He was pretty sure a strong Palmerston North contingent helped drive up the price.

"I know my parents were having a bid for a while, before they hit their limit. But they're happy to see that much money going to [Parent to Parent]."