David Bowie’s Art Collection Skyrockets at Sotheby’s in London

  • The sale of 47 lots tallied $30.5 million led by Basquiat
  • Three-part auction ‘Bowie/Collector’ continues on Friday

David Bowie’s art collection rocked at Sotheby’s.

The first auction of the late rock icon’s personal trove brought in 24.3 million pounds ($30.5 million), more than doubling the presale high estimate of 11.7 million pounds, on Thursday in London.