Syd Barrett auction - Nov 29 and 30
Published August 25th, 2006
UK Auction Info
The final possessions of Syd Barrett are to be auctioned in Cambridge later this year, it has been announced.
Amongst the items set to go under the hammer are pieces of artwork from the Pink Floyd founder, some signed, which have never been seen before.
Also up for sale are his bikes, which were hand painted by the former star, who lived out much of the last 30 years of his life as a recluse.
In a statement, Cheffins Auctioneers commented: “The auction will consist of items left by Syd in his Cambridge house. Syd spent his last years living a quiet, yet content life in Cambridge.
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