Matthew Herbert is set to make musical history this weekend when he partners with legendary auctioneer Simon de Pury to create an improvised "sound bed" for the an auction of art works and artifacts themed around music.
De Pury - owner and Chief Auctioneer of Phillps de Pury & Company - will lead proceedings at the auction house's MUSIC sale, which comprises four main elements: art and design by contemporary artists that has a reference to music; art by contemporary musicians; portraits of contemporary musicians by top photographers; and a unique selection of music memorabilia.
During the second half of the sale, Herbert will use both the sale items and the bidding process itself as stimuli for an improvisation which will in turn be recorded and sold.
The auction takes place on Saturday 21 November at 5pm.
The lots are currently being exhibited at the company's London showroom:
Phillips de Pury & Company, Howick Place
London
SW1P 1BB
Tel: +44 20 7318 4010
