Mark Wilkinson (British, born 1952): Original Cover Artwork For The Single Kayleigh/Lady Nina By Marillion, 1985, the front cover art, airbrush, framed, together with original handwritten lyrics by Fish for Kayleigh, in blue ink on both sides of two sheets of plain paper, titled, with amendments/doodles and one side annotated v.g. 9/10, in sleeve inscribed by Fish Kayleigh notes + final draft 85, artwork 19in x 20in (48.5cm x 50cm) Footnotes: Provenance: Marillion's vocalist, Fish, thence to the vendor. Please Note: The manuscripts are under copyright and cannot be reproduced or published, or sold separately from the artwork in the future. Kayleigh was the first single released from the album Misplaced Childhood, May 1985. It was Marillion's most successful single in the UK and worldwide. It reached No.2 in the UK singles chart and gave the band their only US Billboard Hot 100 chart position, getting to No.74 in October 1985. An illustrator particularly known for his masterful airbrush technique, Mark Wilkinson came to prominence in the 1980s through his cover artworks for Marillion and other bands, such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Sold with copy of artist's certificate. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £3,000-£4,000
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£3,600
Jun 15, 2026 7:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom




















