Brian Duffy (British, 1933-2010) David Bowie 'Aladdin Sane (Eyes Shut)', 1973, printed 2009
Brian Duffy (British, 1933-2010)
David Bowie 'Aladdin Sane (Eyes Shut)', 1973, printed 2009
No.34 of 75, archival pigment print, signed in ink by the photographer to the lower mount, blindstamped in the margin by the Duffy archive; also signed and dated by Chris Duffy, Archive Administrator on the verso, framed and glazed
20 x 20in (51 x 51cm)
Footnotes:
Taken by Duffy during the second of 'Five Sessions with David Bowie' – Duffy's most famous photograph dates from 1973 and is the iconic and revolutionary cover of David Bowie's album Aladdin Sane. A shot that became the defining look of Bowie's long career, and has been referred to as the 'Mona Lisa of pop' (The Duffy Archive).
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Purchased from Beetles & Huxley
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
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Brian Duffy (British, 1933-2010)
David Bowie 'Aladdin Sane (Eyes Shut)', 1973, printed 2009
No.34 of 75, archival pigment print, signed in ink by the photographer to the lower mount, blindstamped in the margin by the Duffy archive; also signed and dated by Chris Duffy, Archive Administrator on the verso, framed and glazed
20 x 20in (51 x 51cm)
Footnotes:
Taken by Duffy during the second of 'Five Sessions with David Bowie' – Duffy's most famous photograph dates from 1973 and is the iconic and revolutionary cover of David Bowie's album Aladdin Sane. A shot that became the defining look of Bowie's long career, and has been referred to as the 'Mona Lisa of pop' (The Duffy Archive).
Provenance
Purchased from Beetles & Huxley
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.
% from the market value