The David Bowie Collection of Artist Edward Bell

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TIMED AUCTION -

THE DAVID BOWIE COLLECTION OF ARTIST EDWARD BELL 16th July - 1st August


TIMED AUCTION -

THE DAVID BOWIE COLLECTION OF ARTIST EDWARD BELL

16th July - 1st August

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VIEWING

CONTACT

The Exhibition will be on view at The Dory Gallery from 26th June - 1st August 10am - 4pm

For more information, contact Halls Fine Art:

The Dory Gallery Regent Street Llangollen LL20 8HL 01978 860 311

T: 01743 450 700 E: fineart@hallsgb.com W: www.hallsgb.com/fine-art Auction no. 6011 Front cover illustration - Lot 11


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A WORD FROM THE SPECIALIST Halls Fine Art are delighted to be bringing to auction Edward Bell’s wonderful collection and to have been able to collaborate with The Dory Gallery throughout the process and exhibit the artworks in their wonderful contemporary art space. As an auctioneer it is always very exciting to be able to conduct a single-owner collection sale and to have been able to work directly with the artist himself is a rare treat. Edward Bell was commissioned to design the artwork for David Bowie’s Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) and Tin Machine II albums. The collection includes his original designs and concepts, photographs of Bowie and the band from the photoshoots as well as original paintings and sculptures that have never before been sold on the open market. The rarity of the items is outstanding and I really feel that each lot is a

chance to take home a piece of pop history, and having come directly from Bowies “favourite artist” the provenance could not be any better! My personal favourite is lot 42, the Savage Heart sculpture, which was modelled on Bowie’s torso for the Tin Machine II artwork. This is a one-off sculpture and beautifully executed, estimated at £2,000-£4,000 I am sure it will be a popular piece. David Bowie is a true music icon and his appeal transcends the generations, he is just as relevant now after his death as he ever was, with a whole new generation of music lovers finding connection with his music. It has been an absolute pleasure to bring this sale together and I cannot wait to see the results. - Abigail Molenaar, Modern & Contemporary Art Specialist


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DAVID BOWIE GLAMOUR POSTER, 1981

from Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) signed lower centre in pen, measurements 80 x 62 cm (SH), frame 86.5 x 69 cm £400 - £600

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DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM COVER DESIGN printers proof, signed bottom right, inscribed 'colour too intense', measurements 34.5 x 64 cm (SH), frame 45 x 74 cm £1,000 - £2,000

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from the Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) album, printers proof, inscribed 'O.K. proof', signed and dated '80 bottom right, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH), frame 55.5 x 74 cm £800 - £1,200

1980, signed on the back of frame, measurements 60 x 121 cm (SH), frame 67.5 x 129 cm

DAVID BOWIE FASHION SINGLE DESIGN

FLY POSTER FOR DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM

These posters were created to promote and advertise the album and were not in general circulation or for sale £700 - £1,000

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SCARY MONSTERS PHOTOSHOOT CONTACT SHEET

four photographs laid on paper, frontal portraits of David Bowie in full Scary Monsters era makeup and outfit, signed in pencil bottom right, inventory numbers in blue pen, measurements 29.5 x 21 cm (SH), frame 38 x 29 cm £400 - £600

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SCARY MONSTERS PHOTOSHOOT CONTACT SHEET

two photographs of David Bowie in full Scary Monsters era makeup and outfit shown smoking, laid on paper, signed in pencil bottom right, inventory numbers in pen, measurements 29.5 x 21 cm (SH), frame 38 x 29 cm £400 - £600

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DAVID STARTS TO MAKE UP

polaroid portrait, inscribed 'David starts to makeup for Scary Monsters', signed in pen lower centre, measurements 8.5 x 8 cm, frame 17 x 12 cm £300 - £500

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DOUBLE SIDED PHOTO SESSION, 1980

two polaroids from the Scary Monsters photoshoot, with additional hand colouring, inscribed 'Bowie photo session 7.6.80' in white pen left margin, signed lower right, on the verso are prints of polaroids showing images of Bowie's torso and his feet with shoes, measurements 21.5 x 15 cm (SH), frame 30 x 23 cm £400 - £600

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SCARY MONSTERS PHOTOSHOOT CONTACT SHEET

four frontal photograph portraits of David Bowie from Scary Monsters photoshoot with makeup removed, laid on paper, signed in pencil bottom right, inventory numbers in pen, measurements 29.5 x 21 cm (SH), frame 38 x 29 cm £400-600 £400 - £600 11


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DIPTYCH SKETCH FOR SCARY MONSTERS ALBUM ARTWORK

mixed media collage, inscribed 'Bowie/David', signed and dated '80 lower right margin, 27 x 33 cm (SH), frame 35.5 x 41 cm £400 - £600

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printers proof, signed bottom right, measurements 35 x 64 cm (SH) £1,000 - £2,000

printers proof, signed bottom left, measurements 35 x 64 cm (SH) £1,000 - £2,000

SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM COVER DESIGN

SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM COVER DESIGN

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SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM COVER DESIGN

printers proof, signed bottom left, measurements 35 x 64 cm (SH) £700 - £1,000

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DAVID BOWIE GLAMOUR POSTER, 1981

signed lower centre, measurements 80 x 62 cm (SH) £300 - £500

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DESIGN FOR DAVID BOWIE FASHION SINGLE

printers proof, signed and inscribed 'O.K. proof' in left margin, measurements 64 x 45 cm (SH) £700 - £800

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DAVID BOWIE FASHION SINGLE ADVERT DESIGN PROOF

signed and dated '80 bottom right, measurements 51.5 x 33 cm (SH) £600 - £800

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FLY POSTER FOR SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM

signed bottom left, measurements 60.5 x 122 cm (SH) This poster was created for the promotion and advertising of the Scary Monsters album and was not in open circulation or for general sale £800 - £1,200

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POLAROID OF DAVID BOWIE AND BRIAN DUFFY FROM SCARY MONSTERS PHOTOSHOOT SESSION

together with a polaroid of David Bowie's feet and shoes as illustrated in the Unmade Up... publication, page 18 (2) £300 - £500

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ARTWORK IN PROGRESS, POLAROID OF THE CENTRAL PAINTING OF DAVID BOWIE FOR THE SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) ALBUM ARTWORK

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SCARY MONSTERS ERA BUBBLEGUM PACKET (SEALED)

with the artwork designed by Edward Bell for David Bowie Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) album, measurements 7.5 x 7.5 cm £20 - £30

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DAVID BOWIE BOWIEPIX MAGAZINE 1983

with large pull out poster still stapled in the centre, Omnibus Press, measurements 30.5 x 23 cm £100 - £200

signed and titled bottom centre, measurements 8.5 x 8 cm, frame 17 x 12 cm This painting was used as the central image in the artwork for the Scary Monsters album and promotional material. This is a polaroid of the painting in progress and the final piece was purchased by David Bowie for his own collection. £300 - £500

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inscribed in crayon by Edward Bell at the bottom, measurements 15 x 32.5 cm (SH), frame 23.5 x 41 cm £300 - £500

signed bottom right, measurements 155.5 x 104.5 cm, frame 163 x 113 cm

TIN MACHINE AND DAVID BOWIE SIGNATURES, FOR THE TIN MACHINE ALBUM

TIN MACHINE FLY POSTER, FOR THE TIN MACHINE ALBUM

These posters were for the promotion and advertisment of the album and were not released for general sale and were not in open circulation. £600 - £800

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TIN MACHINE FLY POSTER, FOR THE TIN MACHINE II ALBUM

signed bottom right, measurements 155.5 x 104.5 cm (SH) £600 - £800

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TIN MACHINE ALBUM COVER

printers proof, signed pen bottom right, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH), frame 55 x 74 cm £500 - £700

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TIN MACHINE ALBUM COVERoriginal mock up, mixed

media on card, stamped March 1991 top right, signed in pen by artist top right margin, inscribed in pen by David Bowie 'Jolly good, a splendid efford keep it up' Bowie '91 bottom margin, measurements 38 x 38 cm (SH), frame 45 x 45.5 cm £2,000 - £4,000

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TIN MACHINE ALBUM COVER VERSO DESIGN

mixed media on card, original mock up draft, stamped March 1991 top right, traced signatures, measurements 38 x 38 cm (SH), frame 45 x 45.5 cm £2,000 - £4,000

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1991, signed pen bottom right, the artist's remaining copy, measurements 11 x 13 cm £20-40 £20 - £40

from the Tin Machine photoshoot, signed in pen bottom left margin, measurements 10.5 x 10.5 cm (SH), frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm £300 - £500

TIN MACHINE II, POSTCARD OF THE TIN MACHINE ARTWORK IN PROGRESS

POLAROID OF DAVID BOWIE IN A TOGA

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DAVID BOWIE BRONZE SCULPTURE

Tin Machine era, initialled and numbered 1/2 on back of base, measurements 23 cm high, 6 cm wide, 4 cm deep. There were only two of these bronzes ever created, the other is in a Japanese private collection £2,000 - £4,000

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DAVID BOWIE WITH GOATEE POLAROID

from Tin Machine photoshoot, signed in pen bottom right, measurements 11 x 9 cm, frame 18 x 16 cm £300 - £500

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FOUR POLAROIDS INCLUDING IMAGE OF THE SAVAGE HEART SCULPTURE

Hunt Sales' back tattoo, Tin Machine band in togas all from the Tin Machine photoshoot, together with a further polaroid of David Bowie in full makeup from the Scary Monsters photoshoot which is signed bottom right by the artist, all in one frame measuring 29 x 28 cm £500 - £700

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DAVID BOWIE IN TOGA, POLAROID

signed left margin, measurements 10 x 10.3 cm (SH), frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm £300 - £500

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POLAROIDS FROM TIN MACHINE PHOTOSHOOT

to include two polaroid portraits of David Bowie, back tattoo of Hunt Sales and Edward Bell in front of a portrait of David Bowie which was purchased by the singer, laid on card, signed bottom right, measurements 22.5 x 21 cm (SH), frame 31 x 29 cm £600 - £800

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DAVID BOWIE HANGER PORTRAIT OIL ON WOOD

signed and dated 2021 verso, together with a coat belonging to Edward Bell which was worn by David Bowie during the Tin Machine photoshoot in the USA, coat brand Crombie of Aberdeen, Harrods label inside, lined inside with inner pockets and two large outer pockets, triple buttoned cuff and triple button closure, velvet collar, men's size shoulders measure 52 cm, chest 56 cm, length 179 cm, sold together with a framed polaroid of Edward wearing the coat during the trip (3) £800 - £1,200

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signed bottom left, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH) £500 - £700

signed bottom left, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH) £500 - £700

TIN MACHINE ALBUM DESIGN PROOF

TIN MACHINE ALBUM DESIGN PROOF

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signed bottom left, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH) £500 - £700

signed bottom left, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH) £500 - £700

TIN MACHINE ALBUM DESIGN PROOF

TIN MACHINE ALBUM DESIGN PROOF

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signed bottom left, measurements 45 x 64 cm (SH) £500 - £700

signed verso, frame measurements 32 x 30 cm £100 - £200

TIN MACHINE ALBUM DESIGN PROOF

TIN MACHINE CD DISC AND DESIGN

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SAVAGE HEART SCULPTURE

reinforced plaster of paris with bone bead necklace within wooden crate, sculpture created during Tin Machine process and used on the CD disk cover, signed and dated '90 verso, torso measures 31 cm high x 31 cm wide, box measurements 50 x 33 x 14 cm. The original drawing for Savage Heart was purchased by David Bowie for his personal collection £2,000 - £4,000

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30 transparancies in box, stamped 1991 (30) £300 - £400

from the Tin Machine photoshoot, signed in pen left margin, measurements 10 x 10 cm, frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm £300 - £500

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31 transparancies in the box, stamped 1991 (31) £300 - £400

from Tin Machine photoshoot, signed bottom right, measurements 10 x 10 cm, frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm £300 - £500

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from Tin Machine photoshoot (11) £200 - £400

from Tin Machine photoshoot, signed left margin, measurements 10 x 10 cm, frame 17.5 x 17.5 cm £300 - £500

BOX OF TRANSPARENCIES FROM TIN MACHINE PHOTOSHOOT OF DAVID BOWIE AND THE BAND

BOX OF TRANSPARENCIES FROM TIN MACHINE PHOTOSHOOT OF DAVID BOWIE AND THE BAND

11 POLAROIDS OF TIN MACHINE BAND MEMBERS WITHOUT DAVID BOWIE

POLAROID DAVID BOWIE IN TOGA

POLAROID TIN MACHINE IN TOGAS

POLAROID DAVID BOWIE IN TOGA

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colour montage mixed media on board, signed in pen verso, measurements 20.5 x 20.5 cm £100 - £200

printers proof, signed in pen below left, mounted on card, measurements 33 x 45 cm £400 - £600

EARLY IDEA FOR TIN MACHINE ALBUM COVER

TIN MACHINE TAPE ALBUM COVER DESIGN

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signed and dated 2016 verso, oil on panel, measurements 68 x 60 cm £1,000 - £2,000

signed and dated 2016 verso, oil on panel, measurements 84 x 68.5 cm £1,000 - £2,000

MUMMIFIED, DAVID BOWIE

LAZARUS, DAVID BOWIE

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signed and dated 2016 verso, mixed media on panel, measurements 43.5 x 37 cm £500 - £800

signed and dated 2016 verso, oil on panel, measurements 70 x 61 cm £2,000 - £3,000

3D PORTRAIT OF BOWIE MASKED

DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS ERA ICON

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mixed media imulsion and gesso painting, initialled and dated 2012 bottom right edge of the stretcher, measurements 91 x 91 cm £1,000 - £2,000

oil on panel, signed and dated 2016 verso, measurements 70 x 53.5 cm £1,000 - £2,000

DAVID BOWIE WITH A THIRD EYE

DAVID BOWIE WITH GOATEE PORTRAIT

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DAVID BOWIE GOLDEN ICON PORTRAIT

oil on panel, signed and dated 2016 verso, measurements 67.5 x 55.5 cm £2,000 - £3,000

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DAVID BOWIE AS THE ELEPHANT MAN

oil on large grain canvas, signed and dated '11 verso, for the measurements 70 x 50 cm £800 - £1,200

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DAVID BOWIE SPLIT PERSONALITY PORTRAIT

signed and dated 2019 verso, oil on panel, measurements 36 x 31.5 cm £600 - £800

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from 'Unmade Up' publication, paper and card, signed pencil below right and inscribed verso by the artist, 16.5 x 14.5 cm (i).

stuck on card, from book process, signed in pencil right margin, measurements 25 x 16.5 cm (i)

JAMES BYRON DEAN COLOUR MONTAGE

Illustration from page 92 of Unmade Up publication £100 - £200

SCARY MONSTERS ERA PHOTOGRAPH COLOUR PRINT

Image is a print of an original photograph taken by Bell during the Scary Monsters photoshoot, also reused in his Unmade Up publication £100 - £200

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mixed media montage on card, signed pencil bottom left, inscribed verso, measurements 14.5 x 16 cm (i) £100 - £200

taken from an original polaroid from Scary Monsters photoshoot, for the Unmade Up... publication, signed white pen bottom left, measurements 22.5 x 21.5 cm £100 - £200

BOWIE AS LAZARUS SKETCH FOR BOOK PUBLICATION

COLOUR PRINT SCARY MONSTERS BOWIE'S SILVER SHOES

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BOWIE AS LAZARUS SKETCH

mixed media on paper, colour montage created for Unmade Up... publication, as seen on the back cover, signed black pen right margin, measurements 21.5 x 20 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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BURIED ICON SKETCH

mixed media on paper, colour montage for Unmade Up... publication, as seen on the front cover, signed in pencil right margin 21.5 x 19.5 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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mixed media on card, colour montage for the Unmade Up... publication, as seen on the front cover, signed black pen right margin, measurements 21.5 x 19.5cm (SH) £100 - £200

colour montage for the Unmade Up... publication, as seen on the back cover, signed in pencil bottom right, colour montage, measurements 21.5 x 19.5 cm (SH) £100 - £200

SCARY MONSTER SILVER MACHINE SKETCH

FACE ON THE SHROUD AS IT APPEARS ON A PHOTOGRAPHIC NEGATIVE

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mixed media on paper, colour montage from the Unmade Up... publication as used on the back cover, measurements 21.5 x 19.5 cm, inscribed on the label by the artist verso (SH) £100 - £200

mixed media on paper, colour montage, for Unmade Up... publication as seen on the front cover and for Bells' Bowie Icon painting series, signed in pencil right margin, measurements 21.5 x 19.5 cm (SH) £100 - £200

TRINITY

MACHINE TIN SKETCH

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A GOODBOY HAIRCUT

or lingering reference to the 'Fuhrer Lick'?, colour montage for the Unmade Up... publication, signed in pencil bottom right, measurements 30 x 19.5 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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BOOK ILLUSTRATION MONTAGE

montage on paper, signed pencil bottom right, created for the Unmade Up... publication, inscribed verso, measurements 31 x 25 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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mixed media on card, signed pencil left lower edge, colour montage for the Unmade Up... publication, measurements 21.5 x 19.5 cm (SH) £100 - £200

for Unmade Up...publication, signed in pencil bottom right, measurements 34 x 25 cm (SH) £100 - £200

BOWIE ICON SKETCH

COLOUR PRINT BOWIE IN SCARY MONSTERS MAKEUP

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FINAL MASK

mixed media on card, colour montage for Unmade Up... publication, as used on back cover, signed pencil bottom right edge, inscribed on label verso, measurements 21 x 19 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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mixed media on card, montage for the Unmade Up... publication, signed pencil right edge, measurements 31 x 32 cm (SH) £100 - £200

mixed media on card, montage for the Unmade Up... book publication but not used in final version, signed pencil right margin, measurements 26 x 21 cm (SH) £100 - £200

DAVID BOWIE STATUE MONTAGE

ALIEN

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for the Unmade Up... publication, from the Scary Monsters photoshoot, signed pencil right margin, measurements 29 x 20 cm (SH) £100 - £200

colour montage mounted on card for the Unmade Up... signed pencil bottom right, inscribed verso, measurements 36 x 28 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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mixed media on card, colour montage for the Unmade Up... publication, as seen on the front cover, signed pencil right margin, measurements 21.5 x 19 cm (SH) £100 - £200

colour montage mounted on card, for the publication Unmade Up..., signed in pencil bottom right, measurements 37 x 30 cm (SH) £100 - £200

DAVID BOWIE COLOUR PRINT MOUNTED ON CARD

ICON IN THE MAKING SKETCH

DAVID BOWIE ON A PEDESTAL

SOME MORE EQUAL THAN OTHERS

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THE BODIES AWAIT RESUSCITATION

colour montage on card for the publication Unmade Up, signed black pen right margin, measurements 38 x 28 cm £100 - £200

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mixed media on board, colour montage for the Unmade Up... publication, signed pencil left margin, titled and dated 2016 bottom right, measurements 26.5 x 33 cm (SH) £100 - £200

colour montage on paper for the book publication Unmade Up..., signed in pencil bottom right, measurements 42 x 30 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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colour montage mounted on card, signed bottom right, illustration planned as repeat pattern for book- referring to his 'emotional limp', not used in final publication Unmade Up..., measurements 41 x 16 cm (SH) £100 - £200

from publication Unmade Up..., mixed media- marker on plastic mounted on card, signed pencil bottom left, measurements 42 x 39.5 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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illustration for the 'Unmade Up...' publication, colour montage on paper, signed in pencil bottom right, measurements 42 x 30 cm (SH) £100 - £200

mixed media- marker on plastic mounted on card, signed pencil bottom right, measurements 42 x 30 cm (SH) £100 - £200

BOWIE ICON

UNUSED BOOK ILLUSTRATION

ACCLIMATISED TO THE CHILL OF HIGH ALTITUDE I

ACCLIMATISED TO THE CHILL OF HIGH ALTITUDE

INSIDE FRONT COVER BOOK ILLUSTRATION

INSIDE BACK COVER BOOK ILLUSTRATION FOR PUBLICATION UNMADE UP...

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colour montage on card for the book publication Unmade Up... signed pencil bottom right, measurements 42 x 30 cm (SH) £100 - £200

signed pencil bottom right, for the publication Unmade Up..., print on paper, measurements 30 x 21.2 cm, frame 54 x 44 cm £100 - £200

DAVID WRESTLING WITH HIS DEMONS

BOWIE PORTRAIT COPY FROM TRANSPARENCY

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for the book publication 'Unmade Up... Recollections of a Friendship with Davie Bowie' By Edward Bell £100 - £200

for the Unmade Up... publication, signed pencil bottom right, cat image on the verso measurements 40 x 37cm (SH) £200 - £400

ALTERNATIVE BOOK COVER DESIGN

DAVID BOWIE, COLOUR MONTAGE

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Maverick Ringmaster/Star Performer, colour montage mounted on card for the Unmade Up... publication, signed in pencil bottom right, measurements 30 x 34 cm (SH) £100 - £200

from the Tin Machine II photoshoot session, used on the back paper cover for the publication Unmade Up..., signed in pencil right margin, album concept image 43 x 31 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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colour montage mounted on card for the Unmade Up... publication, signed pencil bottom right, measurements 30 x 33 cm (SH) £100 - £200

potential illustration for the 'Unmade Up...' publication, not used in the final printing, colour montage on card, signed pencil bottom right, measurements 42 x 30 cm (SH) £100 - £200

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mounted on card, signed pencil bottom right, measurements 38 x 20 cm (SH) £100 - £200

one labelled 'David Bowie '91 sketch for painting' measurements 10 x 8 cm, mount 17.5 x 14 cm, together with a further transparency measuring 5 x 5.3 cm, mount 14 x 10 cm (2) £80 - £120

MAGNIFICENT BALANCING ACT

SCARY MONSTERS IN DISGUISE,OUTWITTED BY A CLOWN DISGUISE

IDEAS FOR TIN MACHINE ALBUM COVER

BOWIE PORTRAIT COLOUR PRINT

BOWIE IN A NICHE

TWO TRANSPARENCIES OF PAINTINGS IN PROGRESS

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signed verso, measurements 19 x 13 cm (SH) £40 - £60

1980 £80 - £120

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first edition, blind stamp in the sleeve, insert with lyrics present, paper sleeve intact £80 - £120

1980, sticker on the vinyl 'not for resale' £40 - £60

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POSTCARD OF ALBUM IDEAS

DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) RECORD

DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) RECORD

DAVID BOWIE FASHION 12" SINGLE FROM THE SCARY MONSTERS ALBUM

DAVID BOWIE FASHION 7" SINGLE, FROM THE SCARY MONSTERS ALBUM

DAVID BOWIE - THE BEST OF BOWIE ALBUM

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record with insert, sacred heart image used on the record £80 - £120

You Belong in Rock n Roll, limited edition- complete with Tin Machine streamer poster insert £80 - £120

TIN MACHINE II ALBUM

TIN MACHINE LP 12" SINGLE

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TIN MACHINE RECORD 12" SINGLE BABY UNIVERSAL (NEW MIX)

complete with Tin Machine inserta colour print of the US album sleeve £80 - £120

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TIN MACHINE BABY UNIVERSAL 7" SINGLE

£80 - £120

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TIN MACHINE BABY UNIVERSAL 7" SINGLE

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TIN MACHINE BABY UNIVERSAL 7" SINGLE

£80 - £120

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DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS SINGLE

RCA records, no middle £80 - £120

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DAVID BOWIE FASHION LP SINGLE

RCA records, no middle

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ALBUM SLEEVES FASHION SINGLE

Scary Monsters, Best of Bowie, Fashion and Super Sound, signed by Edward Bell (4) £50 - £70

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DAVID BOWIE FASHION SINGLE

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DAVID BOWIE SCARY MONSTERS (AND SUPER CREEPS) RECORD

blind stamped in the sleeve £80 - £120

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EDWARD BELL, 2017, UNMADE UP...

Recollections of a Friendship with David Bowie, Unicorn Publishing, London, signed by the author

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A new gallery space in the picturesque town of Llangollen. The Dory Gallery showcases artists that in their pursuit of truth, aim to provoke and inspire. The Dory Gallery wishes to encourage and show artists who aim not to mystify or shock, but stimulate a visual response in recognition of truth; to exhibit those who search and ‘language’ display a unique approach… those artists who wish not merely to entertain, imitate or intimidate. Regent Street Llangollen Wales LL20 8HL 01978 860311

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2021 HALLS FINE ART AUCTION CALENDAR JULY 9th-25th - Timed Auction - Militaria & Shotguns

16th-1st Aug - Timed Auction - The David Bowie Collection of Artist Edward Bell

AUG 4th - Antiques & Interiors SEPT 1st - Antiques & Interiors

15th - The Autumn Auction

OCT 6th - Antiques, Interiors & Books

22nd-7th Nov - Timed Auction - Modern & Contemporary Art

NOV 3rd - Antiques & Interiors

5th-20th - Timed Auction - Asian Art

DEC 8th - The Christmas Auction All auctions start at 10am We offer free valuations every Monday, 10am - 1pm, by appointment only. For details on the closing dates and viewing dates for all of our auctions, go to www.hallsgb.com/fine-art 83


CONDITIONS OF SALE 1.

Definitions. In these Conditions Halls Holdings Limited act only as auctioneers and agents for the seller and the representative of Halls Holdings Limited conducting the auction is called the 2. “Auctioneer”. General. Whilst Halls Holdings Limited make every effort to ensure the accuracy of their catalogues and the description of any lot:(a) Each lot as set out in the catalogue or as divided or combined with any other lot or lots sold by the seller with all faults, imperfections and errors of description. (b) Halls Holdings Limited do not accept responsibility for the authenticity, attribution, genuineness, origin, authorship, date, age, period, condition or quality of any lot unless they have been instructed in writing by the seller to so certify, and in such case the auctioneers do so as agents of the seller and are not themselves responsible for such claims. (c) All statements whether printed in the catalogue or made orally as to any of the matters set out in (b) above are statements of opinion only and are not to be taken as being or implying any warranties or representations of fact by Halls Holdings Limited unless they have been instructed in writing by the seller to so certify. (d) Any claim under any Statute must be received in writing by the Auctioneers within ten days of # the day of the sale. 3. The Auction. (a) The Auctioneer has absolute discretion to divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots or withdraw any lot or lots from the sale, to refuse bids, regulate bidding or cancel the sale without in any case giving any reason or without previous notice. He may bid on behalf of the seller for all goods which are being offered subject to reserve or at the auctioneer’s discretion. (b) The highest bidder shall be the buyer except in the case of a dispute. The Auctioneer may at his sole discretion determine the advance of bidding or refuse a bid. If during the auction the Auctioneer considers that a dispute has arisen, he has absolute discretion to settle it or to reoffer the lot. (c) Each lot is put up for sale subject to any reserve price placed by the seller. (d) All conditions, notices, descriptions, statements and other matters in the catalogue and elsewhere concerning any lot are subject to any statements modifying or affecting the same made by the Auctioneer from the rostrum prior to any bid being accepted for the lot. 4. Rescission. Notwithstanding any other terms of these Conditions, if within fourteen days after the sale Halls Holdings Limited have received from the buyer of any lot notice in writing that in his view the lot is a deliberate forgery and within twenty-one days after such notification the buyer returns the same to Halls Holdings Limited in the same condition as at the time of sale and by producing evidence, the burden of proof to be upon the buyer, satisfies Halls HoldingsLimited that considered in the light of the entry in the catalogue thelot is a deliberate forgery then the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the purchase price of the same refunded. The seller and the buyer agree to be bound 5. by Halls Holdings Limited’s decision. Default. Halls Holdings Limited disclaim responsibility for default by either the buyer or the seller because they act as agents for the seller only and therefore do not pay out to the seller until payment is received from the buyer. Instructions given by telephone are accepted at the sender’s 6. risk and must be confirmed in writing forthwith. In the event of a sale by private treaty both the seller and the buyeragree to be bound by the 7. general and any Special Conditions of Sale. Third Party Liability. Every person on Halls Holdings Limited’spremises at any time shall be deemed to be there at his own risk. He shall have no claim against Halls Holdings Limited in respect of any accident which may occur or injury, damage or loss howsoever caused, save in so far as the injury, damage or loss shall be causedby the direct negligence of Halls Holdings Limited’s employees

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CONDITIONS OF SALE APPLICABLE TO BUYERS 8. Inspection. Opportunity is given for inspection and each buyer by making a bid for a lot acknowledges that he has satisfied himself fully before bidding by inspection or otherwise to all the Sale Conditions, the physical condition of and description of the lot including but not restricted to whether the lot is damaged or has been repaired or restored. 9. Property and Risk. The legal title in a lot shall not pass to the buyer until the lot(s) has been paid for in full and the Auctioneers shall be entitled to a lien on any lot sold until the purchase price (as defined in 10 below) is paid in full but each lot is at the sole risk of the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Each buyer shall forthwith give his full names and permanent address and if called upon to do so by the Auctioneer shall forthwith pay Halls Holdings Limited such proportion of the purchase price as the Auctioneer may require. If the buyer fails to do so, the lot may at the auctioneer’s sole direction be put up again and re-sold. 10.Every bidder shall be deemed to act as principal unless there is in force a written acknowledgement by Halls Holdings Limited that he acts as agent on behalf of a named principal. 11.Removal of goods. (a)No purchase shall be claimed or removed until the sale has been concluded. All lots shall be paid for and removed at the buyer’s risk and expense by the end of the second working day after the sale, failing which the Auctioneer shall not be responsible if the same are lost, stolen, dam aged or destroyed, and all lots not so removed shall remain at the risk of the buyer and subject to a warehousing charge. If they are not paid for and removed within seven days of the sale the Auctioneer may re-sell them by auction or privately without notice to the buyer. Any liability which there may be on the part of the Auctioneer in respect of any loss shall be restricted to a maximum of the price paid by the buyer of the lot. (b) In the event of any failure of the buyer to comply with any of the above conditions the damages recoverable by the seller or the Auctioneers from the defaulter shall include any loss arising on any re-sale of the lots, together with the charges and expenses in respect of both sales, and together with interest at 2% above Handelsbanken Base Rate upon the price of any lot which has not been paid for within forty-eight hours of the sale, and any money deposited in part payment shall be held by the Auctioneers on account of any liability of the defaulter to them or to the seller. We accept cash up to €10,000, debit cards, bank transfers and personal cheques. We apologise we do not accept credit cards. Cheques drawn by third parties, whether in the auctioneer’s favour or requiring endorsement, cannot be accepted. 12. Purchase Price. The buyer shall pay the hammer price together witha premium at the stated rates on the hammer price of 20%. under theAuctioneers’ Margin Scheme operated by HM Customs & Excise, the premium does attract VAT as an addition to the stated premium rate. 13. Commission to Bid. Halls Holdings Limited will execute bids on behalf of intending buyers unable to attend the sale at no charge. Halls Holdings Limited undertake to purchase lots as cheaply as allowed by other bids and reserves. Bids must be submitted in writing and whilst every care is taken in carrying out instructions Halls Holdings Limited cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions made in carrying out such bids. 14. Lots on which Value Added Tax is payable on or included in thehammer price are indicated in the catalogue or description sheet with a sign. VAT is payable on or included in the hammer price of such lots at the rates prevailing on the day of the auction.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE APPLICABLE TO SELLERS 15. The seller authorises Halls Holdings Limited to deduct commissionat the published rate and to retain the buyer’s premium of 20% plus VAT. The seller agrees to pay all special advertising charges and illustration charges (see 24) insomuch that they are reasonable. Scale of Commission Halls Business tariff card available at all Halls offices and salerooms on request. 16. Value Added Tax. A seller who sends for sale by auction any chattel(s) which is an asset of his business must disclose to the Auctioneer whether or not he is a registered person for Value Added Tax purposes and, if so, his registered number and whether or not he intends to operate the Dealer Margin Scheme covering works of art, etc. This information must be supplied to the Auctioneer on or prior to delivery of the goods. 17. Instructions. All goods delivered to the Auctioneers’ premises will be deemed to be delivered for Sale by Auction and will be catalogued and sold accordingly unless special instructions are recorded on the receipt. 18. Reserves. Halls Holdings Limited will be pleased to advise on suitable protective reserves but if no reserves have been received prior to the day of the Sale, the lot will be sold without reserve or at the discretion of the Auctioneer. Reserves must be confirmed in writing or notified on the receipt at the time of delivery. 19. Indemnity. Vendors shall indemnify Halls Holding Ltd against any claims in connection with goods sold by Halls on the vendor’s behalf. 20. Collections. The Auctioneers do not themselves undertake the collection of goods but acting expressly as Agents, they will if required, instruct or recommend a carrier on the vendor’s behalf for which there will be a charge. 21. Withdrawals. Where a seller cancels instructions for sale, or where a lot is withdrawn for any reason other than misattribution or authenticity, Halls Holdings Limited reserves the right to charge a fee equal to 10% plus VAT of the reserve price of the lot, or where no reserve has been fixed, Halls’ lower estimate of the item(s) withdrawn, together with any expenses incurred in relation to the item(s) withdrawn. 22. Insurance. Halls Fine Art are not regulated by the FSA for the provision of insurance to its clients. However, Halls Holdings Limited, for its own protection insures property consigned to it at bottom pre sale estimate, unless the item has been sold, in which instance property is insured at the hammer price for loss, occasioned as a result of theft, fire or negligence whilst in their custody or control. 23. Warranty of Title. The seller warrants to Halls Holdings Limited and to the buyer that he is the true owner of the property or is properly authorised to sell the property by the true owner and is able to transfer good and marketable title to the property free from any third party claims. 24. Photography. Vendors give Halls Holdings Limited the right to photograph and illustrate and promote any lot placed with them for sale and to use such photographs and illustrations at any time at their discretion, whether or not in connection with the auction. 25. Electrical and Mechanical goods. The seller and consignor of electrical or mechanical goods warrants and undertakes to Halls Holdings Limited that on the date received by Halls that the same are safe if reasonably used for the purpose for which they were designed and free from any defect not obvious on external inspection which could prove dangerous to human life or health, and will indemnify Halls its servants and agents against any loss or damage suffered by any breach of the above warranty. 26. Agency. The Auctioneers act throughout as Agents only and are not responsible for any default by the buyer. Halls Holdings Limited disclaim liability for paying the vendor until they have received settlement from the purchaser. 27. Warehousing. The Auctioneers exempt themselves from any liability to goods delivered to their salerooms without sufficient sale instructions,and reserve the right to make a warehousing charge in this respect. A similar warehousing charge will be applicable for goods left on their premises after they have requested the vendor to remove them.


28. Unsold goods. unsold goods must be collected if they are not to be re-offered within 14 days following receipt of any after sale advice slip. Halls Holdings Limited reserve the right to sell by auction on behalf of the vendor without reserve any items after this period. 29. Important Notice. Any monies held on your behalf will be held in a Clients Bank Account at the Handelsbanken, Shrewsbury and will be protected by the FSA. Furthermore for your protection, Halls adhere to the Clients Monies rules of the RICS. Any incidental interest earned on such monies will be retained by Halls as part of their terms of engagements, and by instructing Halls to act on your behalf, you are agreeing to and endorsing that course of action. RICS operates a Clients’ Money Protection Scheme (CMPS). This scheme, of last resort, covers direct loss of clients’ money as a result of misappropriation (or equivalent) by a RICS Regulated Firm, up to a £50000 limit. The CMPS nor Halls will provide protection for the failure of a bank. But protection for bank failure is provided by The Financial Services Compensation Scheme up to a £50000 limit. A copy of Halls complaints procedure is on display at all Halls offices, and a copy will be made available to you on request. 30. Online Bidding. Halls Holdings Limited offer an online bidding service via the-saleroom.com for bidders who cannot attend the sale. In completing the bidder registration on www.the-saleroom. com and providing your card details and unless alternative arrangements are agreed with Halls Holdings Limited you: 1. Authorise Halls Holdings Limited, if they so wish, to charge the card given in part or full payment, including all fees, for items successfully purchased in the auction via the-saleroom.com, and 2.Confirm that you are authorised to provide these card details to Halls Holdings Limited through www.thesaleroom.com. We do not accept credit cards. Please note that any lots purchased via the-saleroom.com live auction service will be subject to an additional 5% commission charge + VAT at the rate imposed on the hammer price

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MONEY LAUNDERING Lots in this sale may be purchased with notes, coins or travellers cheques in sterling provided that the total payable by you does not exceed the equivalent in sterling of €10000. If the amount payable by you exceeds the equivalent of €10000, the balance must be paid otherwise than in notes, coins or travellers cheques. These conditions are in accordance with The Money Laundering Regulations 2003.

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CARRIAGE & PACKING If you are not able to collect in person Halls are happy to suggest a number of local carriers who will be able to arrange packing and shipping for you. Collection or shipping arrangements for lots can be made from midday on the next working day after the auction. Halls Fine Art are a small team so unfortunately has neither the staff, nor the facilities to provide a comprehensive packaging service, meeting buyer's or carriers’ various stipulations regarding box sizes and materials. Consequently, Halls will not package items for collection by third parties.Buyers that engage the services of companies that do not fulfill these criteria will be asked to email or write to Halls stating that they, the client, do so entirely at their own risk and take full responsibility for their choice. For further information, please email fineartpayments@hallsgb.com or call 01743 450700

IMPORTANT NOTICE Although every effort is made to note damage and restoration, the absence of such information does not imply that the lot is free from defects. Detailed condition reports and email images can be obtained on request until 10am on Friday 30th July. Please note that post-sale offers will not be accepted for this auction. If you wish to bid, please do so whilst the auction is live. The artist retains the rights to the original designs and imagery. They cannot be reproduced without his permission.


BEFORE THE AUCTION What is buyer’s premium? All UK auctioneers charge a premium in addition to the hammer price. Halls’ Buyer’s Premium is 20% plus VAT for the first £500,000 and 12% above £500,000 per lot Can I ask questions about lots before the auction? You can ask for further details and extra images about any lots in our sales and this is especially important if you cannot view the lot in person. We don’t detail condition in our catalogue descriptions and so recommend asking for a condition report and additional images. Our reports provide a general guide to the condition of a lot but are not a forensic examination and so a physical inspection by you or an appointed agent is ideal. To request a condition report go to the lot of interest and click on the 'Request a condition report' button or email fineart@hallsgb.com. Condition reports are always given in writing.

ATFER THE AUCTION When should I pay for and collect my purchase? We usually like to receive payment and collection arrangements within seven days of the auction. If you are the successful bidder and once you have paid for your items please arrange a Collection appointment using our Click and Collect service by phoning the office on 01743 450 700 or email fineart@hallsgb.com and state when you would like to collect. What payment methods can I use? You can pay with cash (up to £8,000), debit cards, direct bank transfer or a personal cheque. We regret that we do not accept payment by credit card. Cheques should be made payable to Halls Holdings Ltd 89


TIMED AUCTION -

THE DAVID BOWIE COLLECTION OF ARTIST EDWARD BELL 16th July - 1st August


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