“Rare David Bowie Self-Portrait with Handprints Up for Auction”

A unique David Bowie self-portrait, complete with his handprints, is set to be auctioned off, potentially bringing changes to your home decor. Created by the iconic singer in 1996, this artwork will be part of Sotheby’s Modern British and Irish Art Day Auction on October 15, marking its first appearance on the market. The estimated selling price ranges from £35,000 to £55,000 (approximately $66,000 to $104,000 Canadian). Originally gifted by Bowie to his St Ives gallerist, the painting has spent three decades in a private collection before being showcased in London leading up to the auction. This self-portrait is part of a series of eight large-scale portraits from the mid-1990s, standing out as the most emotionally expressive. Sotheby’s senior specialist Jen Hardie described the piece as a personal and bold representation of Bowie’s creative and self-reflective side, highlighting his strength as a painter in the 1990s. The artwork features Bowie staring directly at the viewer, emphasizing his distinctively uneven pupils, while his handprints on the painting add an intimate touch. Don’t miss this rare chance to own a piece of David Bowie’s artistic legacy.