XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/trove-1980s-madonna-pop-culture-awaits-auction-21619256 http://myersfineart.com/ ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Long before Newsweek called her a "tarted-up floozy," way before she married and had babies and adopted babies, and a lifetime before she opened an Instagram account, Madonna was a young woman in New York trying to make it big. That ambition — and a good bit of innocence — can be seen in a collection of photos, art and drawings that are on the auction block Feb. 9 in St. Petersburg, Fla. The collection is owned by the parents of Martin Burgoyne, an artist, Studio 54 bartender and Madonna's best friend during that time. Burgoyne and Madonna befriended each other before she became famous. They were roommates and he played a huge role in Madonna's early career. He managed her first tour and drew the cover image of Madonna for her 1983 'Burning Up' EP album cover. They partied with artists Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and others. He was raised in England and went to New York to study art at the Pratt Institute. Madonna and Burgoyne also supported each other emotionally and financially during hard times — after she was raped and when Burgoyne contracted AIDS. Burgoyne died in 1986 after battling that disease. He was 23. Madonna wrote a song about him called "In This Life" that was on her 1992 album 'Erotica.' For decades, his parents have kept their son's memorabilia from that era private — until now. Mary Dowd, the co-owner of Myers Fine Art, said Burgoyne's parents live in the Tampa Bay area and are in their 80s. They are selling the collection at an auction. "I think they came to a point in their lives where they figured that it was time to do something with the collection," Dowd said. "And so they phone us up and asked us if we would come take a look at it, which we did, and so we saw the breadth of the collection, it was really pretty incredible." There's an original hand-drawn portrait of Burgoyne by Andy Warhol. There's an original invitation to a fundraiser for Burgoyne by Keith Haring — a party written about in the New York Times in September 1986 as AIDS was devastating a generation of mostly young gay men, including Burgoyne. The story is heartbreakingly sad, not only because of its foreshadowing of Burgoyne's death, but of prevalent attitudes in that era toward those with HIV and AIDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I hope we get to see this stuff! Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Studio 54 owner Steve Rubell noted in the story that "people could be in the same room with someone infected with the AIDS virus without contracting it." Madonna was at that party, the Times noted. But in Burgoyne's collection in Florida, there are no photos from that party, only from the earlier, happier years. And then there are the Madonna photos. Some are candid Polaroids of her making goofy faces with Burgoyne. Others are black and whites, intended for an album cover, of Madonna looking poised and fragile. There are also numerous photos of Burgoyne, a handsome young man in a white shirt and suspenders. Some of the photos were taken by Burgoyne, said Dowd, while it's unclear who took others. She said it's possible that Andy Warhol took some of the Polaroids, because they date to same years that he experimented with Polaroid portraits. Dowd said one of the more remarkable items in the collection is Burgoyne's sketchbook, in which he inked photo booth sessions of Madonna, and a full-color sketch for her 'Burning Up' EP album cover. The image is totally '80s, all bright block colors. Madonna sports short hair and thick eyebrows. "If you're an enthusiast of entertainment back in the early 80s — and that was a heyday and pivotal time I think — this is kind of a real step back in time to that period," Dowd said. Dowd isn't sure how much each piece will go for — the original Warhol portrait of Burgoyne should fetch a good price, she thinks — but she's secretly hoping Madonna herself will hear about the auction and bid on some items. "It seems like it's something she should have for her historical archives," said Dowd. "It's a big part of her life, from the beginning." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 I hope we get to see this stuff! Thanks for posting. You're welcome http://myersfineart.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 You're welcome http://myersfineart.com OH MY GOD! I love seeing some of the actual photos used on the "Burning Up"/"Physical Attraction" sleeve!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Group of 13 Original Black & White Photo-Booth Photographs of Madonna. Mounted on original photo album black paper with light tears along edges. Identified and dated - Times Square November '82. The group of original photographs are the image source for the 20 original drawings in the portfolio book of Martin Burgoyne's artwork. The 20 "photo-booth" vignette drawings are all included on the cover of the 1983 record album "Burning Up" by Madonna that Martin designed both the back and front cover of. It is possible that these photographs, from Madonna's early career, are the only surviving examples. Each small photograph measure 2 1/2" high x 2"wide. Dry mounted and framed under glass with foam core. In good condition. A copy of the 1983 "Burning Up" record album showing the 20 different faces of Madonna on the cover will be included. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Background information: In the 1980s, New York’s gritty Lower East Side was a hotbed of aspiring artists and entertainers with the common goal of achieving fame and success. Two of the kindred spirits drawn to each other within the fast-paced microcosm of music, art and youthful freedom were British-born artist, dancer and model Martin Burgoyne and his best friend/roommate, Madonna. Like so many talented young people who had not yet been ‘discovered,’ Martin Burgoyne worked a variety of jobs to get by while building a name for himself as a graphic artist. He worked as a dancer and model, as well as a DJ and bartender at Studio 54. During that time, Burgoyne and Madonna were very much a part of each other’s lives, and they socialized with a tight circle of friends that included Andy Warhol, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Martin was heavily involved in Madonna's early career, performing as a dancer in Madonna's first ever live performance, to being the art designer of her 1983 record album "Burning Up," and first book "Lucky Star." He offered his support whenever needed. Madonna adored Martin, and when he contracted AIDS, she stuck by him and later quietly paid his medical bills. Tragically, Martin died at the age of 23, but he left quite a legacy. The 1992 song “In This Life,” written by Madonna with Martin in mind, was also dedicated to him. Burgoyne’s parents, now retired in Florida, have been the guardians of his art and other mementos for the last three decades. Estimate: 800.00 - 1,200.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mdna2012 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 His collection is already on the auction site, just search for "madonna". Lots of great shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karbatal Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 wowowowow, such a surprise to see those pictures in b/w after seeing them in drawing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Description: Martin Burgoyne - Original Portfolio of Colored-Pencil Drawings. Total of 12 original color-pencil and ink drawings by British-born artist Martin Burgoyne (1963-1986). The spiral-bound portfolio of original drawings contains original art work used on the cover, or as preparatory work, for the Madonna 1983 album "Burning Up", designed by Martin Burgoyne. The first four pages have all 20 "photo-booth" vignette portraits of Madonna, the inspiration being a series of black and white photos from the Burgoyne collection. Three large color-pencil drawings of Madonna are included in the portfolio. One of which (a portrait of Madonna wearing a bowler hat), is almost identical to the portrait of Madonna on the back side of the album cover "Burning Up". The portfolio also includes self portraits of Martin and portraits of John Benitez better known as "Jellybean" whom Martin designed album covers for as well. A copy of the 1983 "Burning Up" record album showing the 20 different faces of Madonna on the cover along with the portrait of Madonna on the back will be included. Each drawing sheet page measures 13" x 9 3/4". The inside upper left cover of the portfolio is signed, "Martin Burgoyne" in his hand. In good condition. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. $ 1,500.00 - $2,500.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattress Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 OH MY GOD! Setting up those gorgeous shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 OH MY GOD! Setting up those gorgeous shots! That gorgeous Edo Bertoglio shoot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Madonna and Martin Burgoyne Color SX 70 Polaroid Photograph. One-of-a-kind Polaroid photo from the early 1980s. Photo could possibly have been taken by either Andy Warhol or artist Maripol. The Polaroid is the only photograph in existence. It is a one-of-a-kind image taken without a negative. The photograph has not been printed or ever published before and was taken in the early 1980s when Madonna and Martin were roommates sharing an apartment on the Lower East Side of New York together. Both Madonna and Martin are wearing wigs most likely at a Halloween party. Image size 3" x 3". In good condition. Dry mounted and matted in a modern 12" x 12" metal frame. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Group of Madonna and Martin Burgoyne Polaroid Photographs (4). Four original and one-of-a-kind color SX-70 Polaroid photographs. The one-of-a-kind Polaroid's (taken without a negative) are the only photographs in existence. The photographs have not been printed or published before and were taken in the early 1980s when Madonna and Martin were roommates sharing an apartment on the Lower East Side of New York together. Dry mounted and matted in a 16 1/4" modern square frame. Each Polaroid image size measures 3" x 3". In good condition. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Professional Color Photograph of Martin Burgoyne and Madonna in a Recording Studio. Original professional publicity photo by French photographer Xavier Martin for Jet Set Agency. Photo is stamped on the back with the French press agency information that reads; "Jet Set Dents Taranfo - 26 Av George V 75008 Paris Tel: 67201125 Photos Xavier Martin - Reproduction Interdite Nerci". Photograph image size measures 14 1/2" high x 8 1/2" wide. Dry mounted and matted with a modern 23 3/4" x 17 3/4" metal frame. In good condition. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Biography of photographer Xavier Martin: Xavier Martin was born, lives, and works in Paris. When he was twelve, his father gave him his first camera. It was then that he took his first pictures, photographing everything around him. Impassioned and determined to become a photographer, he began his trade with the Angeli agency at the end of the 70s, as a reporter and, in particular, as a photographer of celebrities and continued in this line of work at Sipa Press. Engaged by France Soir, Journal du Dimanche, and the Figaro, he is a photojournalist of current events, and also collaborates with l’Agence Jet Set, agency of stars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Madonna Studio Photographs by Edo Bertoglio - Three (3). Two are black & white, the other is black & white with gold colorizing on her head. Fans first saw the Edo Bertoglio photographs in Madonna's first biography, the Martin Burgoyne designed book, "Lucky Star". Marked Helmuth Bldg. 18 St. NY April '83. Each photograph measures 7 3/8" square. In good condition. Original black photo album paper has small tears at top edge. Dry mounted and framed under glass with clips and foam core. Frame measures 18" high, 20" wide. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Madonna's first album was originally set to be called Lucky Star. Photographed by Maripol's boyfriend, Edo Bertoglio and designed by Martin Burgoyne. Wheels were in motion, copies were pressed but then Madonna sat with Gary Heery and everything was changed. The photographs were fabulous, sexy, with a splash of old Hollywood, but in the end were not used on Madonna's 1983 self-titled debut record album. Included with the group of 3 mounted original photographs is a photo-copy of Martin positioning Madonna for the photo-shoot by Edo Bertoglio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Madonna Gold Record "Holiday" Presented to Madonna. Writers: Curtis Hudson/ Lisa Stevens 1983 Sire Records Company Produced by John "Jellybean" Benitez. Original frame measures 15 1/2" x 12" In good condition. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Madonna Platinum Record Presented to Martin Burgoyne to commemorate the sale of more than 1,000,000 copies of the SIRE RECORDS long playing record album "MADONNA". Certified RIAA Sales Award. Original frame measures 21" high x 16 3/4". In good condition with light scratch on Plexiglass corner of the frame. Estate of Martin Burgoyne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Now talk about a REAL, organic and eloquent connection to the ART world! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Lot#: 212 Description: Keith Haring (American 1958-1990) Original Marker Drawing on Paper. One-of-a-kind original hand drawn invitation - poster by Keith Haring created for The Martin Fun(D) benefit. Signed Keith Haring !! with two exclamation marks center right on the right lower figure arm, and Kermit Oswald on the reverse stretcher. Kermit Oswald was longtime president of the Keith Haring Foundation and a childhood friend, perhaps the world's leading authority on Haring's work. From the estate of Martin Burgoyne. Martin's parents Irene and Peter Burgoyne related many stories about different friends and artists including spending hours watching Keith Haring draw. In original frame. Each corner has a small spot of glue to secure to backing. Measures 14" high x 11" wide. In good condition. The invitation drawing was used to publicize the event and raise funds for the medical care of Martin Burgoyne. The September 4, 1986 benefit event organized by friends of Martin Burgoyne was held at the Pyramid Club located at 101 Avenue A in New York. In a September 6, 1986 New York Times story covering the event it stated; "More than 500 of Mr. Burgoyne's friends and acquaintances came to the party. Andy Warhol, who did two drawings of Mr. Burgoyne for the invitations, was there, as was Keith Haring, the noted artist who designed the inside of the invitation. Madonna, who was described by everyone as a very close friend of Mr. Burgoyne's, came to the party and spoke with him for a long time. "We have all been friends for years and years," said Mr. Haring, "since the days at Club 57 in the late 1970's." In a world of living up to the second, and staying up until all hours to do it, that is considered a long, long time ago." Included with the drawing is a photo-copy of a photo of Martin Burgoyne, Maripol, Tom Cruise, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and Steve Rubell taken after the wedding of Madonna and Sean Penn inside of their limo. Estimate: 4,000.00 - 6,000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 This is going for $50,0000 Andy Warhol (1928-1987) Portrait of Martin Burgoyne. Graphite on rag paper portrait of Andy's close friend Martin Burgoyne (1963-1986). Drawing measures 32" high x 24" wide. Signed on middle right edge; Andy Warhol 1986. In very good original condition, with no damage or repair. Drawing comes directly from Martin Burgoyne's parents, Irene and Peter Burgoyne and has been in their possession for nearly three decades. Professionally framed, hinged at the top, not laid down. In good condition. Various excerpts from - The Andy Warhol Diaries - by Pat Hackett chronicle events leading up to the Sept. 4, 1986 Martin Fun(D) event that Andy created the portrait drawing for. July 25, 1985 - Martin Burgoyne came over and invited me to be his date to the Madonna wedding in L.A. in August. July 27, 1985 - I called Keith (Haring) to tell him I was invited by Martin to Madonna's wedding. Keith's invited too. August 25, 1986 - Martin Burgoyne called and he asked me to do a drawing of him for a benefit to help pay his hospital bills. August 26, 1986 - Martin Burgoyne called and said he'd come over with a photograph of him and Madonna that I could use for my drawing, but I said he should rest and save his energy, that I'd have it picked up for him. Sept. 4, 1986 - Then we (Philip Johnson, David Whitney and Andy Warhol) went downtown to the benefit for Martin Burgoyne at the Pyramid on Avenue A (cab $8, admission $30). The invitation drawing portrait of Martin was used to publicize the event and raise funds for the medical care of Martin Burgoyne. The September 4, 1986 benefit event organized by friends of Martin Burgoyne was held at the Pyramid Club located at 101 Avenue A in New York. In a September 6, 1986 New York Times story covering the event it stated; "More than 500 of Mr. Burgoyne's friends and acquaintances came to the party. Andy Warhol, who did two drawings of Mr. Burgoyne for the invitations, was there, as was Keith Haring, the noted artist who designed the inside of the invitation. Madonna, who was described by everyone as a very close friend of Mr. Burgoyne's, came to the party and spoke with him for a long time. Included with the drawing is a photo-copy of the Madonna and Martin photograph Andy Warhol used for the portrait of Martin. Also included is a copy of the 2010 book titled - "Maripol: Little Red Riding Hood". The book includes photographs of Martin and Andy and a photo of Martin Burgoyne, Maripol, Tom Cruise, Keith Haring, Andy Warhol and Steve Rubell taken after the wedding of Madonna and Sean Penn inside their limo. Estimate: 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 That's all I can say. Nothing gives me more joy than never-before-seen vintage Madonna, especially when it's behind-the-scenes of something iconic. This is amazing!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Martin Burgoyne was a very talented handsome young man Such a pity At least he will go down as having been part of an iconic moment in the history of late 20th century ART and Pop Culture :clap: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sBOxrsCmPo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXL Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Not from the auction: So sweet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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