The legendary album cover of David Bowie is being auctioned: valued at 300 thousand pounds.

According to Korrespondent.net: The cover of David Bowie's sixth album titled Aladdin Sane is up for auction in London. According to The Independent, the sale will be conducted by Bonhams from October 22 to November 5.

Value of the cover

This famous photograph, taken by Brian Duffy, depicting Bowie with a lightning bolt on his face, is considered one of the most iconic album covers in music history. It is valued at approximately 300 thousand pounds sterling (over 405 thousand dollars). If it is successfully sold, it could become the most expensive album cover at auction, surpassing the record set by Led Zeppelin's debut record, which was sold for 325 thousand dollars in 2020.

Additional lots

The lot also includes:

• the original Hasselblad 500C camera used by Duffy;
• two contact sheets from the Aladdin Sane shoot;
• a stool that Bowie sat on in 1973.

Exhibitions and legacy

This photograph has already been displayed at the David Bowie Is exhibition, which became a record-breaker for attendance at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, and later it traveled around the world.

David Bowie passed away in January 2016 at the age of 69. During his career, he sold over 136 million albums and won 7 Grammy Awards.

An important part of culture and musical art, Bowie's legacy has undoubtedly influenced many generations of artists. The auction of the Aladdin Sane cover will be yet another testament to his greatness and popularity, ensuring that his name remains in the memory of music fans for many years to come.

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