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Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Portrait of Oasis brothers to go on sale in London
A 1996 portrait of brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher at the height of their Oasis fame heads to auction next week as the siblings prepare to start a series of reunion gigs, reported Reuters. Painted by US artist Elizabeth Peyton, Liam + Noel (Gallagher) is based on a promotional photograph of the siblings taken the year before and depicts them "in a moment of intimacy and repose", according to Sotheby's. Like the photo, the painting, which was made after Oasis' historic 1996 Knebworth gigs, depicts Liam resting his chin on Noel's shoulder. In the photo, Liam has his thumbs up, but not in the painting. The work is being offered at Sotheby's "Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction" in London on June 24 with a price estimate of 1.5 million to 2 million pounds ($2 million – $2.69 million). "It's a beautiful circular moment for the painting... This was made in 1996, on the eve of their then biggest ever concert at Knebworth," Antonia Gardner, head of Contemporary Evening Sale, told Reuters on Wednesday. "And now this is coming back into the market, coming back into the spotlight... on the eve of their incredible... tour." Oasis made their debut with 1994's Definitely Maybe before finding international stardom with their second studio album (What's the Story) Morning Glory? released in 1995. It went on to sell 22 million copies worldwide and was the band's breakthrough in the United States. As well as Liam + Noel (Gallagher), other paintings on offer at next week's sale include Tara de Lempicka's La Belle Rafaela and Pablo Picasso's Nu assis dans un fauteuil, both with estimates of 6 million – 9 million pounds. The Gallaghers' volatile relationship often made headlines. The group split in 2009 when lead guitarist and main songwriter Noel said he could no longer work with brother and frontman Liam after a number of public spats. However, last August, the brothers announced they would reunite for a series of gigs in the summer of 2025, bringing an end to years of speculation. The announcement marked a frenzy of fans rushing to book tickets online, resulting in ticket websites crashing, unable to cope with the surge in demand. News of the reunion tour also also led to instances of UK fans alleging they were scammed out of cash in exchange for gig tickets. According to details listed on the Ticketmaster website, the tour will see Oasis performing in Cardiff, Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Dublin from July to September. The concerts are due to kick off in Cardiff on July 4.
RTÉ News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTÉ News
Gallagher brothers portrait could fetch over €2 million at auction
A 1996 portrait of Liam and Noel Gallagher is going under the hammer in London next week, just as the Oasis brothers prepare to reunite for a series of highly anticipated gigs. The painting, titled Liam + Noel (Gallagher), was created by American artist Elizabeth Peyton and is based on a promotional photograph of the brothers taken a year earlier. The portrait shows a quiet moment between the siblings, with Liam resting his chin on Noel's shoulder. Sotheby's, which is handling the sale, described the painting as capturing the Gallaghers "in a moment of intimacy and repose". It was completed shortly after Oasis's landmark 1996 concerts at Knebworth, which saw the band play to more than 250,000 people over two nights. The work will feature in Sotheby's Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction in London on 24 June, with an estimated sale price of £1.5 million to £2 million (approx. €1.77 million to €2.36 million). Antonia Gardner, head of the Contemporary Evening Sale at Sotheby's, called the timing of the auction "a beautiful circular moment". Speaking to Reuters, she said: "This was made in 1996, on the eve of their then biggest ever concert at Knebworth. And now this is coming back into the market, coming back into the spotlight… on the eve of their incredible tour." Oasis rose to international fame in the mid-1990s with their debut album Definitely Maybe and its follow-up (What's the Story) Morning Glory?, which sold over 22 million copies worldwide. The band split in 2009 after a series of public rows between the two brothers. Noel, the band's guitarist and chief songwriter, said at the time that he could no longer work with frontman Liam. In August 2024, the Gallagher brothers announced that they would reunite for a string of live shows, beginning in Cardiff on 4 July. The news has sparked renewed interest in the band and its legacy. Oasis are due to play Dublin's Croke Park on 16 and 17 August. Other high-profile works being sold in the same Sotheby's auction include Tamara de Lempicka's La Belle Rafaela and Pablo Picasso's Nu assis dans un fauteuil, each expected to fetch between £6 million and £9 million (approx. €7.07 million to €10.6 million).
Dubai Eye
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Dubai Eye
Banksy artwork sells for AED 20 million at auction
Banksy's re-imagining of the 1992 painting "The Singing Butler" by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, whose death was announced last week, has sold at auction for $5.4 million (AED 20 million). The artwork was sold to a private collector at Sotherby's in London, just days after Vettriano was found dead aged 73 in France. The painting depicts Vettriano's butler serenading a dancing couple on a beach, with Banksy' addition of a sinking oil liner and two figures in hazmat suits moving a barrel of toxic waste in the background. The painting, bought by the co-founder of pop-punk band blink-182 Mark Hoppus and his wife Skye in 2011, was offered at Sotheby's London "Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction", with an estimate of $3.81 million - $6.35 million (AED 14 million - AED 23 million). "It was first exhibited in (Banksy's) landmark exhibition in Notting Hill in 2005, which really propelled him into the public sphere," Mackie Hayden-Cook, specialist, contemporary art at Sotheby's, told Reuters. Speaking before news of Vettriano's death, she linked Banksy's decision to re-imagine his work to the parallels between the two artists at the time. "Like Banksy, you have a really, really popular artist that is loved by the masses and appreciated by many. But for whatever reason, he was snubbed by the art world," Hayden-Cook said. Hoppus said part of the sale proceeds would go to medical charities and the California Fire Foundation, following the Los Angeles wildfires. He and his wife also intend to buy new art. 'Coming up in punk rock, it was always the ethos that if your band got any success, you brought your friends up with you," he told Reuters on Sunday. "So with this art sale, I hope to take some of the money and put it back into the art community with up-and-coming artists that we're inspired by and just continue that. I want to be a punk rock Medici.'
ARN News Center
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- ARN News Center
Banksy artwork sells for AED 20 million at auction
Banksy's re-imagining of the 1992 painting "The Singing Butler" by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, whose death was announced last week, has sold at auction for $5.4 million (AED 20 million). The artwork was sold to a private collector at Sotherby's in London, just days after Vettriano was found dead aged 73 in France. The painting depicts Vettriano's butler serenading a dancing couple on a beach, with Banksy' addition of a sinking oil liner and two figures in hazmat suits moving a barrel of toxic waste in the background. The painting, bought by the co-founder of pop-punk band blink-182 Mark Hoppus and his wife Skye in 2011, was offered at Sotheby's London "Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction", with an estimate of $3.81 million - $6.35 million (AED 14 million - AED 23 million). "It was first exhibited in (Banksy's) landmark exhibition in Notting Hill in 2005, which really propelled him into the public sphere," Mackie Hayden-Cook, specialist, contemporary art at Sotheby's, told Reuters. Speaking before news of Vettriano's death, she linked Banksy's decision to re-imagine his work to the parallels between the two artists at the time. "Like Banksy, you have a really, really popular artist that is loved by the masses and appreciated by many. But for whatever reason, he was snubbed by the art world," Hayden-Cook said. Hoppus said part of the sale proceeds would go to medical charities and the California Fire Foundation, following the Los Angeles wildfires. He and his wife also intend to buy new art. 'Coming up in punk rock, it was always the ethos that if your band got any success, you brought your friends up with you," he told Reuters on Sunday. "So with this art sale, I hope to take some of the money and put it back into the art community with up-and-coming artists that we're inspired by and just continue that. I want to be a punk rock Medici.'
Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Rare Banksy artwork readied for auction
A rare Banksy artwork, hand-painted by the elusive street artist and owned by US musician Mark Hoppus, headed to auction on Tuesday with a price estimate of up to $6.35 million. Crude Oil (Vettriano) is Banksy's re-imagining of the 1992 painting The Singing Butler by Scottish artist Jack Vettriano, whose death was announced on Monday. It depicts Vettriano's butler serenading a dancing couple on a beach, with Banksy' addition of a sinking oil liner and two figures in hazmat suits moving a barrel of toxic waste in the background. The painting, bought by the co-founder of pop-punk band blink-182 Hoppus and his wife Skye in 2011, is being offered at Sotheby's London "Modern & Contemporary Evening Auction", with an estimate of 3 million – 5 million pounds ($3.81 million – $6.35 million). "It was first exhibited in (Banksy's) landmark exhibition in Notting Hill in 2005, which really propelled him into the public sphere," Mackie Hayden-Cook, specialist, contemporary art at Sotheby's, told Reuters. "It's rare for a work of this quality to come to market, and this one really has all the best ingredients. A fabulous owner, it's hand-painted, impeccable exhibition history, and its subject is more urgent now than ever before." Speaking before news of Vettriano's death, she linked Banksy's decision to re-imagine his work to the parallels between the two artists at the time. "Like Banksy, you have a really, really popular artist that is loved by the masses and appreciated by many. But for whatever reason, he was snubbed by the art world," Hayden-Cook said. Hoppus said part of the sale proceeds would go to medical charities and the California Fire Foundation, following the Los Angeles wildfires. He and his wife also intend to buy new art. Reuters
