A closer look at “Rare David Bowie Self-Portrait with Handprints Heads to Sotheby’s Auction”, exactly as the source publishes it. A rare self-portrait by David Bowie, featuring the artist’s own handprints, is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s. Created in 1996, the work is one of only eight self-portraits Bowie produced during an intensely creative painting period—all of which were acquired immediately by collectors. The portrait on paper highlights Bowie’s signature anisocoria, a condition that gave his eyes their famously mismatched appearance, and incorporates two of his handprints, making it a deeply personal piece.
Sotheby’s has not disclosed an estimate, but given Bowie’s enduring cultural influence and the scarcity of his visual art on the market, bidding is expected to be competitive. The auction underscores the growing recognition of Bowie as a serious visual artist, not just a music icon. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.