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British. Cool.

7 – 16 April 2025

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The 2025 iteration of British Cool celebrates a wide range of artists representing different aspects of popular culture in Britain, including prints by Frank Auerbach, Lucian Freud, David Hockney and Bridget Riley, music and film memorabilia of The Beatles, David Bowie and James Bond, fashion by Vivienne Westwood and Zandra Rhodes and a Jaime Gili vibrantly painted Mini Cooper.

The first twelve lots in the sale are from the Dylan Jones Collection. During his impressive career as author, journalist and former editor of GQ Magazine, Dylan Jones has been at the forefront of defining British Cool for decades. This collection reflects both his personal and professional interest in modern British artists and music icons, such as David Bowie and Sir Peter Blake. The collection is a labour of love recalling the amazing people and places visited and is a snapshot of arts and culture in Britain.

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207 lots available

David Hockney R.A.(born 1937)Hockney's Progress, 1980

Peter Anderson(born 1954)David Hockney, 2010

David Hockney(born 1937)A Year in Normandie; Vide Poche; Astray (detail), 2020-2021

Howard Hodgkin(1932-2017)After Luke Howard, from For John Constable, 1976

Howard Hodgkin(1932-2017)Books for the Paris Review, 1997-99

Sir Howard Hodgkin(1932-2017)In a Public Garden, 1997-98

Sir Howard Hodgkin(1932-2017)Indian View L, from Indian Views, 1971

Yinka Ilori M.B.E.(born 1987)McLaren Artura Bonnet, 2024

Nomonochrome by Jaime Gili 1971 Authi Mini 1000 'Art Car'

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren 'You're Gonna Wake Up One Morning' t-shirt, circa 1975

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren A 'Two Cowboys' T-shirt, 1975

Vivienne Westwood & Malcolm McLaren A Seditionaries Jamie Reid Anarchy In The UK Muslin Shirt, 1978

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) Gold Label Printed Silk 'Blow Me Up' Ensemble, 'Propaganda' Collection, Spring/Summer 2005

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) & Malcolm McLaren (1946-2010) Three Worlds End 'Pirate' Waistcoats, Autumn/Winter 1981

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) & Malcolm McLaren (1946-2010) Two Shirts

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) & Malcolm McLaren (1946-2010) Three Separates, 1980s

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) Black Velvet 'Boulle' Long Sleeved Corset, 'Portrait Collection', Autumn/Winter 1990

Roger Moore (1927-2017) A Yves Saint Laurent Blue Blazer and Garrick Club Tie 2

Jean Varon (1938-2022) Cobweb Spider Dress, circa 1973

Zandra Rhodes (b. 1940) 'Ayers Rock' Chiffon Dress and Pleated Silk Jacket, Autumn/Winter 1974

Ossie Clark (1942-1996) Black Moss Crepe 'Cuddly' Dress, c. 1969

HM King Charles III(born 1948)Balmoral Winter Scene, 2001

HM King Charles III(born 1948)Fishing Boats, Greece, 2001

Christopher Warwick(1949-2022)Her Majesty, 2012

i-D Magazine A Large Collection of i-D Magazines, 1980-1988 Qty

Radiohead Thom Yorke's Handwritten Lyrics for No Surprises, circa 1996

Pink Floyd A Soundwave Print for the Song Wish You Were Here, 2008

Coldplay A Fully Signed Presentation Disc Award for Viva La Vida, 2009

Andrew Logan M.B.E (born 1945) Ace, Meeting Place Of The Stars Sign, 1970s

John Somerville (born 1951) A bust of Keith Richards, 1984

Paul Smith and Led Zeppelin A Limited Edition Led Zeppelin I Scarf, circa 2014

GERONIMO aka JUMPING BULL Back to the Roots, 2023

Joe Rush(British, born 1960)Pups, 2009

Banksy(born 1974)Girl With Balloon, 2004

Banksy(born 1974)Very Little Helps, 2008

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