Johnny Depp raises around £3m through sale of debut art collection
His prints depict famous figures who have inspired him such as Keith Richards and Elizabeth Taylor.
Johnny Depp has raised around £3 million in just a few hours through a sale of his artwork.
The Hollywood actor, 59, announced on Instagram that he was selling prints from his debut collection, Friends And Heroes, through Castle Fine Art, which operates 37 galleries around the country.
The works depict four people who have inspired him, Rolling Stone Keith Richards, actor Al Pacino, folk legend Bob Dylan and Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor, and feature what are described by the gallery as “characteristic freehand flourishes”.
All 780 pieces sold within hours on Thursday, with framed individual images going for £3,950 and the complete portfolio of four images selling for £14,950.
Depp’s post on Instagram, captioned only “NOW AT #CASTLEFINEART”, prompted a rush of traffic to the gallery’s website causing it to crash.
He said: “I’ve always used art to express my feelings and to reflect on those who matter most to me, like my family, friends and people I admire.
