Live 8Sir Peter Blake, R.A. (b. 1932)

PROPERTY SOLD TO BENEFIT THE BAND AID TRUST

Live 8 Sir Peter Blake, R.A. (b. 1932)

Details

Live 8
Sir Peter Blake, R.A. (b. 1932)
A collection of six line drawings executed at Live 8 July 2nd 05 portraying artists who performed that day; individually titled in Blake's hand 'U2', 'Elton John', 'REM Pete Docherty (sic) Bob Geldof', 'Elton John' & 'Pete Docherty' (sic) and 'Pete Docherty' (sic), black ink on white card - all 8¼x9¼in. (21x23.5cm.) and Mariah Carey + African Childrens Choir, black ink on note paper -- 4x5¾in. (10x14cm.) (6)

Provenance

Donated by the Artist

Further details

Please note, for VAT purposes, this lot is sold by the Band Aid Trust with Christie's acting as agent in arranging the sale on their behalf.

Sale room notice

Please note that a party with a financial interest may be bidding on any or all of the lots noted in the catalogue as "PROPERTY SOLD TO BENEFIT THE BAND AID TRUST."

Lot Essay

Blake designed the sleeve artwork for the 1984 Band Aid single, "Do They Know It's Christmas?". The work was subsequently released as a limited edition print, signed by Bob Geldof and the artist, to raise more funds for the charity.

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