An auction at Christie's in New York usually wouldn't get me excited
me a great deal, interested in Art History as I may be. But Sale 2063
not only sounds like a great name for a mystery novel, it could also
be the title of a dusty piece of legendary 12" vinyl. Given the
simple sub-title "Punk/Rock", Christie's is putting together a pretty
insane collection of items up for auction.
My most favorite item is Lot 336, the original artwork for Beastie
Boys' Licensed to Ill LP-Cover by David I Gambale (I think now I know
why there's an "I" in the BB Diamond!). I am seriously in awe, the
mere possibility that this unique thing could be baught for money and
placed above a mantle piece is just stealing my breath. Estimate
$20,000 to $30,000 Dollars.I somehow doubt this will be pinned onto
the wall of some squat in Bristol. Also of note is this British
newspaper poster (Lot 72), while in fact, for an estimated 1,500
bucks you get 2 more posters, that are equally important and
historic, if not more so. GROUCHO MARX DIES and ELVIS LIES IN STATE.
Don't tell me you think these headlines are boring. There are items
in there that you might expect, things by Raymond Pettibon, Blondie
and DEVO, but there's also newer, more recent artists involved, like
a set of skateboards designed by Frank Kozik (Lot 126) and toys by
KAWS. The latter is something I usually wouldn't consider punk nor
rock. But then again, it is a varied auction, and it makes a point at
starting right at the roots of punk, with handbills and other
memorabilia for Johnny Cash, Billie Holiday, The Rolling Stones and
Led Zeppelin. Wait, Jimi Hendrix? Zappa? Captain Beefheart? The
Monkees, MC5 and Van Halen? Nirvana and Cindy Sherman? I think we've
come full circle. There's also couple of pretty tedious things, but
come on, 4 Hardcore T-Shirts that include Bad Brains and a Dead
Kennedys Tour T-Shirt ("Mowing Down Australia '83"), a bargain at an
estimated $700. Anyone want to pitch in?
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