$10,239
Mixed media on a SG standard Gibson Electric Guitar. Mahogany neck and body, rosewood fingerboard, humbucking neck and bridge pick ups, signed by Brian May 990 mm by 330 mm Andrew Logan belongs to a unique school of English eccentrics. One of Britain's principal sculptural artists, he challenges convention, mixes media and plays with our artistic values. Born in Oxford in 1945, qualified in architecture in 1960s, he has worked across the fields of sculpture, jewellery, and stage design embodying artistic fantasy in an unprecedented way. From his early fame also as the founder of the Alternative Miss World in 1972 - now an Institution - he has become an influential artist of international stature, with exhibitions as far a field as USA, Mexico or Russia. His art can be found in public collections such us: National Portrait Gallery (London), National Museums & Galleries (Merseyside), The Australian Gallery of National Art (Sydney) and the Metropolitan Museum (New York). Some of his collectors include: The late H.M. Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Viscountess Caroline Windsor and Lord & Lady John Sainsbury. Photo credit raymain.co.uk "It seems the electric guitar is here to stay! Gibson Guitar Town, London, looks set to become a glorious testament to this fact, and will be raising money and awareness for three great charities. I'm proud to endorse its imminent success." Brian May Artist Quote: "[It] Gave me much enjoyment to help in such a noble cause" Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2007-11-20
