David Bowie war Besitzer eines radiofonografo rr126 und eines radio.cubo ts502 und benutzte sie jeden Tag, um seine Musik zu spielen.
Die Privatsammlung von David Bowie wurde vor der Auktion in London in den wichtigsten Städten gezeigt: New York, Los Angeles und Hongkong.
Am 11. November 2016 verkaufte Sotheby's die beiden Produkte zum Rekordbetrag von:
257.000 Pfund für Radiofonografo
30.000 Pfund für Radio Cubo
radiofonografo rr126 & radio.cubo ts502 bei Bowie Collector Sotheby's in London
David Bowies Radiofonografo wird auf 800 bis 1.200 GBP geschätzt und kostet 257.000 GBP
However, there’s nothing like a celebrity owner to ratchet up expectations of auction results and the fact that Bowie’s 1960s record player, designed by Achille and Pier Giacomo Castiglioni, is also for sale with an estimate of £800 to £1,200 is likely to attract a lot of attention.
“That’s probably the main piece that has celebrity appeal.”
-Forbes 26.08.16
David Bowie’s radio cubo estimated at £150 sells for £30,000
The Brionvega RR126 is such an iconic piece and was playfully designed as a kind of ‘musical pet’ – as well as being completely detachable, the speakers can be hooked on top or on the side like ears and the control dials form a face. It’s on castors so it can be moved around easily. It’s very possible that the witty and innovative design appealed to Bowie, as well as the high quality audio system that was perfect for the more complex music arrangements that he and other musical pioneers created during their careers.
-Time Out, 05.10.16
