The online auction of The Pattie Boyd Collection at Christie’s concluded with record-breaking results, fetching around 2.82 million pounds. The collection included a variety of items from the 1960s and 70s counterculture, such as letters from Boyd’s iconic rock icon husbands George Harrison and Eric Clapton, along with clothing, jewelry, and photographs. Boyd, known as a musicians’ muse, was thrilled with the international interest in the items and was happy that new owners would enjoy them.
The highlight of the auction was the original artwork chosen by Clapton for the album cover of Derek and The Dominos’ “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” which sold for just under 2 million pounds. The auction’s success was attributed to Boyd’s iconic status as a model, photographer, muse, and icon of the era.
Boyd expressed her gratitude for the enthusiasm of bidders and encouraged people to follow their passions. The auction director at Christie’s London, Adrian Hume-Sayer, praised the results as a testament to Boyd’s influence and impact in the music industry and counterculture scene of the 1960s and 70s. Overall, the auction of The Pattie Boyd Collection exceeded all expectations and highlighted the enduring legacy of Boyd’s connections to music and art.
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