BRIAN DUFFY (1933-2010)
David Bowie, Aladdin Sane, Contact Sheet, 1973 – CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2017
A contact sheet by late London Irish photographer Brian Duffy (1933-2010) documenting David Bowie evolving into the character Aladdin Sane for the 1973 album of the same title is part of Christie’s Photographs auction on May 18.
The sale will showcase the broad spectrum of those practising in the medium from icons of 20th century photography such as Richard Avedon, Guy Bourdin and Erwin Blumenfeld, to the fashion photographers Steven Meisel and Patrick Demarchelier as well as contemporary artists Richard Mosse, Taryn Simon and Julie Cockburn. Highlights include Helmut Newton’s Private Property Suites I, II and III, the complete set from his personal collection, that capture familiar faces from the worlds of art and fashion – Andy Warhol and David Hockney and the models Charlotte Rampling and Raquel Welch (1984, £200,000-300,000). Prices range from £2,000 to £200,000. The Bowie contact sheet is estimated at £10,000-15,000.
William Eggleston
Untitled – CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2017
Erwin Blumenfeld
Solarized Profile with Jewelry, New York
1946 – CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD. 2017
