Sotheby’s Tallies $24 Million for First Sale of Works from David Bowie’s Art Collection

November 11th, 2016

A series of highlights from the art collection of David Bowie sold last night at Sotheby’s in London, bringing a total of £24 million, including a Jean-Michel Basquiat painting that brought a total of $7 million.  “David’s art collection was fueled by personal interest and compiled out of passion. He always sought and encouraged loans from the collection and enjoyed sharing the works in his custody,” a spokesperson for the artist’s estate said. “Though his family are keeping certain pieces of particular personal significance, it is now time to give others the opportunity to appreciate – and acquire – the art and objects he so admired.”

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