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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · No. 160
Bonhams to Auction Original Duffy Archive Items Featuring David Bowie’s 'Aladdin Sane' Cover
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Bonhams to Auction Original Duffy Archive Items Featuring David Bowie’s 'Aladdin Sane' Cover

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Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 1 min read
Auction Result Bonhams

Bonhams will host an auction titled 'The Mona Lisa of Pop: The Duffy Archive' featuring original photography and memorabilia from the collaboration between photographer Brian Duffy and David Bowie. The sale includes the original dye transfer print of the 'Aladdin Sane' album cover, the Hasselblad camera used for the shoot, and original contact sheets. The collection will be on view at Bonhams New Bond Street in London from October 22 to November 5, 2026.

  • Artists: Brian Duffy, David Bowie, Philip Castle, Pierre La Roche
  • People: Chris Duffy, Claire Tole-Moir, Tony Defries, Kevin Cann
  • Auction Houses: Bonhams
  • Museums: V&A East
  • Locations: London
  • Prices: £250,000-300,000, £150,000-200,000, £8,000-10,000, £10,000-15,000, £800-1,200

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Originally via Bonhams · Curated by The Cultural Signal
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