Covid restrictions force Irish musician to sell painting David Bowie created while in Dublin

Covid restrictions force Irish musician to sell painting David Bowie created while in Dublin

David Bowie studied art and design as a young man, which would foster a love of fine art throughout his lifetime. Photo: Michael Putland/Getty Images

An Irish musician who has not been able to perform due to restrictions during the pandemic has had to sell a rare painting by late music icon David Bowie.

The artwork, which was created by Bowie while he was in Dublin 24 years ago, was sold for €10,000 at auction by the Irish female musician whose work has been stopped since Covid-19 hit.

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