1st Mar, 2022 15:00

Music Photography - Limited Edition and Signed Prints

 
  Lot 1
 

VERNON DEWHURST - DAVID BOWIE, 1969.

A high-quality photo print of a portrait of David Bowie, taken by photographer Vernon Dewhurst in 1969. Images from this shoot would feature on the LP sleeve for Bowie's self-titled 1969 album. Measures 20 x 20". Signed by the photographer. From an edition of 30.

About The Photographer

Vernon Dewhurst graduated from Regent Street Polytechnic School of Photography in 1966, and set up his studio in Dublin for a year. He then came back to London, working at the famous Studio Five in Mayfair shooting fashion and beauty. In London he shared house with David Bowie whom he shot several times.

One of his pictures became the cover of the famous Space Oddity album in 1969. A few weeks after the shoot, Vernon moved to Paris where he worked for clients including Marie Claire, 20 Ans, Elle, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint-Laurent, and photographed many French stars.

Sold for £340

Hammer Price


 

A high-quality photo print of a portrait of David Bowie, taken by photographer Vernon Dewhurst in 1969. Images from this shoot would feature on the LP sleeve for Bowie's self-titled 1969 album. Measures 20 x 20". Signed by the photographer. From an edition of 30.

About The Photographer

Vernon Dewhurst graduated from Regent Street Polytechnic School of Photography in 1966, and set up his studio in Dublin for a year. He then came back to London, working at the famous Studio Five in Mayfair shooting fashion and beauty. In London he shared house with David Bowie whom he shot several times.

One of his pictures became the cover of the famous Space Oddity album in 1969. A few weeks after the shoot, Vernon moved to Paris where he worked for clients including Marie Claire, 20 Ans, Elle, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint-Laurent, and photographed many French stars.

Auction: Music Photography - Limited Edition and Signed Prints, 1st Mar, 2022

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