Lostin70s
2006-08-23 00:14:12 UTC
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Syd Barrett auction
(Tuesday August 22, 2006 02:05 PM)
The final possessions of Syd Barrett are to be auctioned in Cambridge later
this year, it has been announced.
Amongst the items set to go under the hammer are pieces of artwork from the
Pink Floyd founder, some signed, which have never been seen before.
Also up for sale are his bikes, which were hand painted by the former star,
who lived out much of the last 30 years of his life as a recluse.
In a statement, Cheffins Auctioneers commented: "The auction will consist of
items left by Syd in his Cambridge house. Syd spent his last years living a
quiet, yet content life in Cambridge.
"Both his bikes, which he had used every day in Cambridge for visits to the
local shops and pub were hand painted by Syd and will be included in this
sale as will several pieces of furniture which Syd customised or made
himself.
"He was passionate about, although not always competent at, DIY. Other items
will include the easel, paints and paint table which Syd used regularly to
paint.
"History of art and art were his great loves and this is seen in his
artwork, his library and his writings, some of which were to be the
foundations of an Art History book Syd wanted to write.
"The sale will also include other lots of various books, homemade speakers
and a classical guitar."
The auction tales place at Cheffins Auctioneers fine art sale on November 29
and 30.
For more information, go to www.cheffins.co.uk.
Best Regards,Lostin70s
http://www.geocities.com/lostin70s.geo/
Syd Barrett auction
(Tuesday August 22, 2006 02:05 PM)
The final possessions of Syd Barrett are to be auctioned in Cambridge later
this year, it has been announced.
Amongst the items set to go under the hammer are pieces of artwork from the
Pink Floyd founder, some signed, which have never been seen before.
Also up for sale are his bikes, which were hand painted by the former star,
who lived out much of the last 30 years of his life as a recluse.
In a statement, Cheffins Auctioneers commented: "The auction will consist of
items left by Syd in his Cambridge house. Syd spent his last years living a
quiet, yet content life in Cambridge.
"Both his bikes, which he had used every day in Cambridge for visits to the
local shops and pub were hand painted by Syd and will be included in this
sale as will several pieces of furniture which Syd customised or made
himself.
"He was passionate about, although not always competent at, DIY. Other items
will include the easel, paints and paint table which Syd used regularly to
paint.
"History of art and art were his great loves and this is seen in his
artwork, his library and his writings, some of which were to be the
foundations of an Art History book Syd wanted to write.
"The sale will also include other lots of various books, homemade speakers
and a classical guitar."
The auction tales place at Cheffins Auctioneers fine art sale on November 29
and 30.
For more information, go to www.cheffins.co.uk.
Best Regards,Lostin70s
http://www.geocities.com/lostin70s.geo/