
Description
Signed (lower center)
Image Dimensions: 8 x 11 1/8 in (20.3 x 28.4 cm)
Framed Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 15 3/8 in (31.2 x 39.2 cm)
Provenance and Authentication:
This collectible has undergone a rigorous forensic evaluation. The signatures were carefully analyzed across multiple criteria, including ink deposition, material aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical alignment. The findings provide a sound basis for authenticity and historical context, and the piece is accompanied by comprehensive documentation supporting both its provenance and verification.
This hand-drawn work by legendary guitarist Slash captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit that have defined his music career. Executed with brisk, rhythmic strokes, the drawing depicts a skeletal figure wearing a top hat-an unmistakable emblem of Slash's persona. The handwritten "R.F.F.R." beneath the skull alludes to the defiant ethos of early Guns N' Roses, fusing visual art with rock iconography.
Slash's visual works embody the same improvisational energy as his guitar solos. His pen becomes an instrument, transforming rhythm and motion into expressive lines. In Untitled (Skull Drawing), spontaneity takes center stage; the unrestrained composition conveys the immediacy of emotion and the pulse of rock 'n' roll.
Though rare, Slash's signed sketches and drawings have attracted increasing attention from collectors of both music memorabilia and contemporary art. Comparable works have appeared in Los Angeles and New York charity auctions, fetching between USD 5,000 and 12,000.
Untitled (Skull Drawing) stands as both a personal visual statement and an artifact of rock history-an authentic testament to the creative spirit of one of the most iconic figures in modern music.
Image Dimensions: 8 x 11 1/8 in (20.3 x 28.4 cm)
Framed Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 15 3/8 in (31.2 x 39.2 cm)
Provenance and Authentication:
This collectible has undergone a rigorous forensic evaluation. The signatures were carefully analyzed across multiple criteria, including ink deposition, material aging characteristics, stylistic consistency, and historical alignment. The findings provide a sound basis for authenticity and historical context, and the piece is accompanied by comprehensive documentation supporting both its provenance and verification.
This hand-drawn work by legendary guitarist Slash captures the raw energy and rebellious spirit that have defined his music career. Executed with brisk, rhythmic strokes, the drawing depicts a skeletal figure wearing a top hat-an unmistakable emblem of Slash's persona. The handwritten "R.F.F.R." beneath the skull alludes to the defiant ethos of early Guns N' Roses, fusing visual art with rock iconography.
Slash's visual works embody the same improvisational energy as his guitar solos. His pen becomes an instrument, transforming rhythm and motion into expressive lines. In Untitled (Skull Drawing), spontaneity takes center stage; the unrestrained composition conveys the immediacy of emotion and the pulse of rock 'n' roll.
Though rare, Slash's signed sketches and drawings have attracted increasing attention from collectors of both music memorabilia and contemporary art. Comparable works have appeared in Los Angeles and New York charity auctions, fetching between USD 5,000 and 12,000.
Untitled (Skull Drawing) stands as both a personal visual statement and an artifact of rock history-an authentic testament to the creative spirit of one of the most iconic figures in modern music.
Condition
Condition:
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Prospective buyers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and reliability of the catalogue description prior to making a purchase. The absence of specific references to prior restorations or condition issues in the descriptions does not imply that the item is free from such restorations or defects.
Photographs provided by Oldstone Ventures LLC are for indicative purposes only and are not guaranteed to precisely reflect the actual condition, color, or quality of the items.
Buyer Responsibility:
Buyers are encouraged to seek independent expert advice regarding the authenticity, condition, and value of any item before placing a bid.
Contact Us:
For any inquiries or further information, please feel free to contact us via email at oldstoneventures@gmail.com.
Any statement made in any catalogue or otherwise regarding the origin, date, age, attribution, authenticity, or estimated selling price of any lot is an expression of opinion only. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Oldstone Ventures LLC in relation to any lot.
Prospective buyers are strongly advised to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy and reliability of the catalogue description prior to making a purchase. The absence of specific references to prior restorations or condition issues in the descriptions does not imply that the item is free from such restorations or defects.
Photographs provided by Oldstone Ventures LLC are for indicative purposes only and are not guaranteed to precisely reflect the actual condition, color, or quality of the items.
Buyer Responsibility:
Buyers are encouraged to seek independent expert advice regarding the authenticity, condition, and value of any item before placing a bid.
Contact Us:
For any inquiries or further information, please feel free to contact us via email at oldstoneventures@gmail.com.
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SLASH (B.1965), DRAWING ON PAPER,
Estimate $8,000-$12,000
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Fine Arts Antiques & Contemporary Art Sale 10
Mar 13, 2026 9:00 AM EDTSummit, NJ, United States
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