Lot 105: Geoff MacCormack (English b. 1947): a black and white silver gelatin print

GEOFF MACCORMACK (ENGLISH B. 1947): A BLACK AND WHITE SILVER GELATIN PRINT OF DAVID BOWIE IN FRONT OF THE TRANS-SIBERIAN EXPRESS, SIGNED BY DAVID BOWIE, taken in 1973 during the Ziggy Stardust Tour, [printed later], signed to bottom right corner in black pen David Bowie ‘15, photographer’s stamp to the back with signature and edition number 1/25, accompanied by a certificate from the photographer. Framed with UV protection conservation clear glass 20 in x 24 in (61cm x 51cm)

MacCormack reminisces; Heading back to London from Japan the long way, I’d only just acquired a Nikkormat camera which Japanese photographer Masayoshi Sukita got me (trade price); the attraction being its ease of use for a novice. It was my first decent camer a. Not knowing the camera, I at least pride myself on getting the composition right. The other thing I love about this shot is that, although David clearly strikes a pose, the image is still unguarded and natural. David reciprocated by taking one of me in exactly the same spot. Believe me, mine’s better.