Details
The Who/Tommy, 1975
A life-size papier-mâché Iron Maiden made for Ken Russell's 1975 film production of The Who's rock opera Tommy, the android female figure with hinged double front and composition base, the exterior with mirrored silver finish and later lights and tubing (lacking syringes); accompanied by a reproduction still
92 in. (233.5cm.) high
Provenance
Ex-Lot 259, POP, Christie's, South Kensington, 25th April 1991
Special notice
This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage
Sale room notice
Please note that this lot is made of fiberglass, not papier-mâché as stated in the catalogue.
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