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METALLICA: Original 'Master Of Puppets' Artwork Sold For $28K

November 25, 2008

The original cover artwork for METALLICA's classic 1986 album "Master of Puppets", painted by artist Don Brautigam, was snapped up yesterday (Monday, November 24) for $28,000 in a sale of popular culture and entertainment art at Christie's auction house at Rockefeller Plaza, New York City. (Note: The $35,000 final figure includes the Christie's buyer fees.)

The framed, 17x17-inch piece is signed on the lower right of the painting "DB."

The auction was part of the punk/rock sale, which included memorabilia from such artists as the RAMONES, SEX PISTOLS, THE CLASH, BLACK FLAG, LED ZEPPELIN and JIMI HENDRIX.

For more information, visit Christie'sweb site.

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