A nude painting in oil of Madonna and her ex-husband Guy Ritchie has failed to sell at a recent auction in Glasgow.
The art by acclaimed Scottist artist Peter Howson had a reserved price of 15,000 pounds or around ,000 at McTear's Auctioneers.
Although there were some who expressed interest, no one met the reserved price.
The auction house's director, Brian Clements, told BBC, "The auction was very successful, however, surprisingly Peter Howson's controversial piece Madonna and Guy did not sell on the day."...
The art by acclaimed Scottist artist Peter Howson had a reserved price of 15,000 pounds or around ,000 at McTear's Auctioneers.
Although there were some who expressed interest, no one met the reserved price.
The auction house's director, Brian Clements, told BBC, "The auction was very successful, however, surprisingly Peter Howson's controversial piece Madonna and Guy did not sell on the day."...
- 6/2/2009
- icelebz.com
A naked oil painting of Madonna and ex-husband Guy Ritchie by Scottish artist Peter Howson is being auctioned this week, it has emerged. The 2005 work titled Madonna And Guy, one of several nudes of the star by Howson, is expected to fetch up to £22,00 when it goes on sale at McTear's in Glasgow this Saturday, Pa reports. Brian Clements from the auctioneers said: "There (more)...
- 5/27/2009
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
The nude painting of pop superstar Madonna with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie will be sold under the hammer this week in Scotland.
Artist Peter Howson's controversial depiction of the former couple in oil was painted in 2005. It is expected to fetch up to ,000 when it goes on sale at the McTear's Scottish Contemporary Art Auction in Glasgow on Saturday from a private collector.
The auction house's Brian Clements tells the Telegraph, "There is no doubt that the recent split of Madonna and Guy has generated increased interest in the painting."
"The painting created a huge amount of controversy when it was unveiled a few years ago and I think it's safe to say it is one of a kind."...
Artist Peter Howson's controversial depiction of the former couple in oil was painted in 2005. It is expected to fetch up to ,000 when it goes on sale at the McTear's Scottish Contemporary Art Auction in Glasgow on Saturday from a private collector.
The auction house's Brian Clements tells the Telegraph, "There is no doubt that the recent split of Madonna and Guy has generated increased interest in the painting."
"The painting created a huge amount of controversy when it was unveiled a few years ago and I think it's safe to say it is one of a kind."...
- 5/27/2009
- icelebz.com
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