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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

Bambi(born 1982)Eight Plates, from Art Lovers, 2021

Bambi(born 1982)True Punk (Three Works), 2023

Sara Pope(born 1973)Scarlet Fever (Unique), 2023

Mick Rock The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973, Taschen, 2015

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) A Complete Set of 'Opus' Books, 2008

Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) / The Rug Company Union Jack Aubusson Tapestry, 2005

Zandra Rhodes (b. 1940) Black 'Buttons and Bows' Gown, 'Images of Woman' Collection, Spring/Summer 1985

Zandra Rhodes (b. 1940) Yellow Banana Leaf Dress/Sarong, Mexican Collections, 1976-78

Zandra Rhodes (b. 1940) Purple Silk Chiffon Ensemble, 'Chinese Constructivist' Collection, Autumn/Winter 1980

Zandra Rhodes (b. 1940) Red 'Dragon' Dress and Shawl, 'Cactus Cowboy' Collection, Spring/Summer 1976

Thea Porter (1927-2000) Black Printed Chiffon Dress, early 1970s

Thea Porter Couture (1927-2000) Black Embroidered 'Gipsy' Dress, c. 1972

Thea Porter (1927-2000) Brocade Panel Dress, c. 1971

Thea Porter (1927-2000) Pink Chiffon 'Abaya' Gown, early 1970s

Playboy Two 50th Anniversary Ladies' Tail Coat And Jeans Outfits Designed By Peter Golding, 2003 4

Philip Treacy (b. 1967) Black Lace Mask

Robert Goldstein(born 1958)Gilbert & George, 1997

Russell Young(born 1960)Brando Bike, 2007

Allen Jones R.A.(born 1937)Free Spirit, 1999

Dame Paula Rego R.A.(1935-2022)The Night Crow, 1994

Dame Paula Rego R.A.(1935-2022)Death Goes Shopping (Unique Stage Proofs), 2010

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)Self portrait as a Small Bird, 2002

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)The Beginning of Me, 2012

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)Inside Your Heart, 2014

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)Kate Moss, 2000

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)Wanting You - Napkins (green and blue); (pink and blue), 2014

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)My Heart is with you Always - Napkin (pink and blue); Wanting You - Napkin (pink and blue), 2014

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)Love Is What You Want, 2005

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)I Promise to Love You, 2014

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)My Heart Is With You Always, 2014

Dame Tracey Emin(born 1963)The Kiss was Beautiful, 2016

Antony Gormley R.A.(born 1950)Another Place, from Limited Editions, 2013

Damien Hirst(born 1965)Nur Jahan, from The Empresses (H10-2), 2022

Damien Hirst(born 1965)Poured up him., from The Currency, 2016

Damien Hirst(born 1965)Wisdom, from The Secrets (H14-7), 2024

Marc Quinn(born 1964)The Eye of History, 2013.

Damien Hirst(born 1965)Spin Skateboard Triptych, from Damien Hirst for Supreme, 2009

Damien Hirst(born 1965)Fruitful (Small) (H8-2), 2020

Lucy Sparrow (born 1986)What Is Made In The Dark Shall Also Be Seen In The Light, 2025 (Two Cabinets)

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