The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction November 2017

Lot #152:

Madonna Never-Before-Seen Earliest Known Nude Photograph, Negative and Copyright

This original, never-before-seen nude photograph of Madonna was taken by Cecil Taylor in 1977 at the Art Worlds Institute of Creative Arts in Ann Arbor Michigan. Madonna was 18 and a student at the Institute, still living in Ann Arbor Michigan, before she moved to New York City. The 11 x 14 black and white original silver gelatin print comes with the original 35 millimeter negative as well as a smaller 4 x 6 print. The original photograph does not have the GottaHaveIt.com watermark or the black square that appears on the image shown online. This photograph was shot in a series that is the earliest known nude photographs of Madonna. Very good condition, stamped on the verso by the photographer. The original photographs and negative come with a copy of Madonna's signed release as well as a bio of the photographer and information on the Institute. The seller is transferring copyright. Also comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity.