The original cover artwork for the classic 1986 album "Master of Puppets", painted by artist Don Brautigam, will be auctioned at Christie's auction house at Rockefeller Plaza, New York City on November 24. The framed, 17x17-inch piece is signed on the lower right of the painting DB.
The estimate sale price is set between $20,000 and $30,000.
I did an interview with Don Brautigam a few years ago where he told about this painting. "For the cover of "Master of Puppets," I knew the area that would be used and great consideration on all jobs I do goes into the design with that in mind. I didn't do the logo for Metallica but I think it works well for the cover. Sometimes I think the color, selection of type, or placement on a job would not be my choice but that is not really my choice. Other times I am thrilled to see the results in a store. I have also incorporated logos on paintings that I wished I could have changed a bit." See the full interview here.
