Morgan O'Driscoll Irish & International Art Auction 29th April 2019

136 116 David LaChapelle (b.1963) American Milla, New York, The Face (1995) signed, titled and numbered 6/30 verso chromogenic print - number 6 from an edition of 30 59 x 43cm (23.25 x 17in) Provenance: Sotheby’s, London,16th May 2006, Lot 102; Private Collection €5,000-€7,000 ($5,617-$7,865) (£4,237-£5,932) LaChapelle’s pictures attracted Andy Warhol’s attention who helped him to his first official photography job at “Interview” magazine. David LaChapelle’s style struck a chord with the loud and physical pop-world, and he soon became an internationally celebrated photographer. LaChapelle also produced music videos for some of the greats including Amy Winehouse, Robbie Wil- liams, Elton John and many others. His work has been described as satirical, outrageous, bizarre and surrealist.