New York, 8th October 2013 Auction | Fine Art Music Photography.

LOT 121

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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GRACE JONES I, PARK WEST THEATER, CHICAGO, OCTOBER 13, 1978 SPECIFICS Shot with Nikon Film Camera, 35mm B&W Film. SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin prints. VALUE $800 - $1,100 STARTING BID $625

USD 800 - 1,100

LOT 122

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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GRACE JONES II, PARK WEST THEATER, CHICAGO, OCTOBER 13, 1978 SPECIFICS Shot with Nikon Film Camera, 35mm B&W Film. SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin prints. VALUE $800 - $1,100 STARTING BID $625

USD 800 - 1,100

LOT 123

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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JOHN LEE HOOKER, ARLINGTON PARK RACE TRACK, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS, JUNE 25, 1998 SPECIFICS One of the last photographs of John Lee Hooker. - Paul Natkin Shot with Hasselblad medium format camera, 120 B&W Film. SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin prints. VALUE $800 - $1,100 STARTING BID $625

USD 800 - 1,100

LOT 124

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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ELTON JOHN, NORTH LONDON, 1973 Sundown Theatre, Edmonton LINER NOTES Bryan Forbes, the English filmmaker and neighbor of Elton's came along to this gig and filmed the performance, so at least there was good lighting and Elton was in great form. He was performing "Crocodile Rock" in this picture. I'd done Elton's first photo shoots as a solo performer after he left Long John Baldry's band and had a hard job to get him to loosen up. A couple of years later he was doing acrobatics at his piano, which would have made Jerry Lee Lewis envious. Ed Careff, a photographer whom I admired, inspired this "jump" shot. Elton showed me some of Ed's photos from his first American tour and there was this great shot of him jumping. "I was playing and just started having fun letting go," he later said.- Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 125

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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ROBERT PLANT, NORTH LONDON, 1972 Wembley Arena LINER NOTES I remember that the lighting was good at this show and the music as always?great! Led Zep was my favorite rock band and really fun guys to tour and party with. The stories are legend and their exploits almost 'Viking' in myth now. I miss 'em! - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 126

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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DIANA ROSS, LONDON, 1965 BBC Studios LINER NOTES I was at the BBC studios to shoot some pictures during the taping of the weekly TV show 'Top of the Pops" and had popped up to the rooftop bar during a break. Diana was sitting at a table talking to a reporter from the Melody Maker and I asked her if it was okay to take a few pictures of her while she was being interviewed. She smiled and said that it would be fine. After she left, the reporter suggested that I send some pictures to the Melody Maker, which I did never thinking that they would be used. The following Wednesday I saw the paper at my local newsstand and there was my photo on the front page along with my name credited, Wow! I got a call from Bob Houston, Melody Maker's assistant editor a few days later offering me a job as chief freelance photographer, which I gladly accepted...thanks to Lady Diana Ross! - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 127

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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BOB DYLAN, LONDON, 1965 BBC TV Studio canteen LINER NOTES Bob was rehearsing for a live TV show during his Don't Look Back tour. I happened to be with the Pretty Things at the 'Beeb' canteen and there he was sitting a few feet away. I never had any 'idols' but Mr. Dylan had changed the times for us. He was the biggest influence on us Brits since Elvis. He was hanging-out during a break from rehearsals so I asked if I could shoot some pictures and in his very Bob way wearing a big smile, he said, "?you can shoot yourself if you want to?sure it's cool, carry on" - so I did. I later snuck in and photographed the rest of the rehearsal unimpeded. That evening I went along to see the show in a small studio with only about 100 others. A unique, intimate and wonderful time was had by all. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 20" x 24" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 128

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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PETE TOWNSHEND & ERIC CLAPTON, NORTH LONDON, 1973 Rainbow Theatre LINER NOTES There had been a lot of concern about Clapton and the bad period he was going through. He had not recorded or done live shows for two years and had become a recluse in his home. Pete Townshend organized a concert for him with many other musicians to help him make a comeback and get him together again. It was a fantastic concert and Eric, with a lot of help from his friends including Townshend, Ron Wood, Steve Winwood, Rick Grech & Jim Capaldi returned with vengeance. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 20" x 24" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 129

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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MICK JAGGER, LONDON, 1968 Rolling Stones office, Mayfair LINER NOTES This image came about in tandem to an article on musicians and business and since Mick had gone to the London School of Economics he seemed a good choice! I spent an afternoon in the Stones office taking pictures of Mick as a businessman doing business stuff. It seemed a bit embarrassing for both of us and it shows in his 'pout'. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 130

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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JIMI HENDRIX, BEDFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, 1968 Woburn Abbey LINER NOTES This was a Melody Maker sponsored show at stately Woburn Abbey the home of the Duke of Bedford. I don't think the Duke attended, but many others did & Jimi played a great gig as top of the bill. The stage was around 10 feet high so not great for being in front of the stage as all you could see was Jimi's head, so I went backstage & got a few shots from the side against the spotlights. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 131

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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THE KINKS, 1972 SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 132

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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ELTON JOHN, LONDON, 1970 With a Gentleman of the Road, Soho Square LINER NOTES Dick James Music asked me if I would take some pictures of a singer/piano player chap they had, so I said okay send him round to my studio. Next day this chap called Elton John turns up at my door. He didn't exactly look at all like a pop star; he seemed just another ordinary guy, very quiet and a bit shy. I asked him what he did and he said he'd been the piano player with Long John Baldry and lastly in a band called Bluesology. We did a few rolls of film in my studio but it seemed Elton wasn't 'coming alive' in the shots so I suggested a walk around Soho Square to try to loosen him up and get him more relaxed. At the end of the shoot Elton sat down on a park bench next to a 'Gentleman of the Road' who was eating his sandwich for lunch. It was the best picture of the entire shoot. Many years later it finally appeared in the CD booklet for Elton John Rare Masters, along with a few photos from my other shoots. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 20" x 24" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 133

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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THE ROLLING STONES, LONDON, 1969 Hyde Park LINER NOTES A week before the free concert, the Rolling Stones had a photo call in Hyde Park to introduce Mick Taylor as the replacement for the late Brian Jones. As legend goes, Mick Jagger asked veteran bluesman, John Mayall who he thought was the best guitarist to fill this vacancy. John recommended Mick Taylor who been playing in John Mayall's Bluesbreaker. I remember the shoot was more like a 'rugby scrum' trying to get a picture while elbowing and fighting through 20 or so other photographers and journalists just to get this picture. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 20" x 24" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 134

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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JOHN ENTWISTLE & PETE TOWNSHEND, LONDON, 1968 IBC Studio, Upper Regent Street LINER NOTES Earlier in May 1968 we did an interview with Pete Townshend where he said he was planning a 'rock opera' about a deaf, dumb and blind boy. I thought he'd gone 'cuckoo' but a few months later I went over to IBC Studios and found him and the rest of The Who deep into recording Tommy. It was sounding amazing and I had to quickly reassess my doubts and became a believer! I spent a few hours just hanging in and got a lot of pics of the group hard at work, even Mr. Moon was sober. This photo of John and Pete is of bass and guitar riff overdubbing. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 20" x 24" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 135

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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LED ZEPPELIN, PARIS, 1973 Palais des Sports, France LINER NOTES Arriving at the prestigious Hotel George V in Paris after a traumatic trip, as we landed during a thunderstorm after the plane had been struck by lightning, writer Roy Hollingsworth and I headed straight for the bar. We were met by a couple of 'heavy' looking characters who told us that Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin's manager wasn't pleased with us. Unbeknownst to Roy and me, the Melody Maker had given the new Led Zeppelin album Houses of the Holy a less than glowing review. We ordered the strongest drink we could and soon the looming figure of Peter Grant appeared before us. Peter gave us the 'third degree' and let us know that he hoped we would like that night's show at the Palais des Sport. The show was in fact amazing and despite a rather unruly crowd the band was in top form. It did get a good review in the Melody Maker and all was well. This picture is taken at the last drumbeat of the song, though I can't remember what song. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 136

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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IAN ANDERSON, LONDON, 1973 Wembley Arena LINER NOTES This was shot from the front of stage during one of those amazing performances at the Wembley Arena. I loved to shoot there as the stage and access were good and the lighting was great which was unusual in those days. I really liked this "Pied Piper" shot and believe it was used on the cover of the Melody Maker. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 20" x 24" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $2,300 - $3,000 STARTING BID $1,750

USD 2,300 - 3,000

LOT 137

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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PETE TOWNSHEND, LONDON, 1968 His flat near Victoria Station. LINER NOTES I went along with Chris Welch, writer for the Melody Maker, to interview Pete who wanted to tell us about his new idea for a' concept album'. It was a cold and dark day and after much chat about music, art and the guru, Meha Babba he told us about this story of a deaf, dumb and blind kid that he was working on. As I was taking this shot near the window in the failing light, I said that it seemed rather a sad and depressing theme and that I couldn't see how it would be accepted or could become a hit. Shows how much I knew since as destiny was to show, Tommy became The Who's biggest and best success! - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 138

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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ROGER WATERS, NORTH LONDON, 1970 At his home in Islington. LINER NOTES I was with Mick Watts, the writer from the Melody Maker doing an interview with Roger in this rather dark and cramped basement flat, illuminated only by one small window looking out onto the backyard. We were sitting round the kitchen table talking, I was taking pictures and Roger was in deep thought about something and about to speak when a black cat suddenly jumped up on the table, sat down and stared intently out of the window. A few seconds later another cat jumped up joined the first and then a third. Then as Roger turned to see what they were observing so intently, 'snap', I got this picture. - Barrie Wentzell SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 139

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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JAMES BROWN, LONDON, 1971 Albert Hall SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,700 - $2,300 STARTING BID $1,300

USD 1,700 - 2,300

LOT 140

Fine Art Music Photography. New York, Oct 08, 2013

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PATTI SMITH, NEW YORK CITY, 1976 Avenging Angel SIZE 16" x 20" MEDIUM Silver gelatin print. VALUE $1,000 - $1,450 STARTING BID $825

USD 1,000 - 1,450

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