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Allegedly self-made blood portrait of Amy Winehouse set for London auction

The painting is actually a collaborative effort bidder describes the work thus: "Ladylike, Personal work by Doherty of his Libertines bandmates. Includes contribution from his, son and a self portrait by Amy Winehouse in her own blood. Also signed by Doherty in his blood. Mixed media, 2010."
The self-made portrait of Amy Winehouse "ladylike" made from the late singer's own blood is set for auction today at the Cob Gallery in London. Musician Pete Doherty, a friend and (allegedly) former lover of Winehouse will be presenting the auction.

Doherty, the former lead singer of Libertines and a regular fixture in British newspaper headlines due to his drugs habit and general bad boy image, also features paintings made with his blood. The painting is actually a collaborative effort bidder describes the work thus:

"Ladylike, Personal work by Doherty of his Libertines bandmates. Includes contribution from his, son and a self portrait by Amy Winehouse in her own blood. Also signed by Doherty in his blood. Mixed media, 2010."

"Ladylike" is being sold as part of an exhibition of Doherty's works called "On Blood: A Portrait of the Artist." You might have already guessed, but blood is sort of a theme, as Doherty confirmed to Gigwise when discussing the exhibition:

"Blood plays the starring role in my work. Sweat and tears are often waiting in the wings."

The self-portrait alone is anticipated to earn in excess of $100,000, and a chunk of the proceeds will reportedly be donated to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which is rather nice.

However, Amy's father Mitch has denied she created the painting with her blood. He tweeted: "Do you believe that Amy painted that picture in her blood? Absolute rubbish."

Allegedly self-made blood portrait of Amy Winehouse set for London auction

 
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