Lot 179. Handwritten Letter To Dancer and Mime Artist Adam Darius, 1980

Sold Stock #187427 | Sold Nov 6 2025

KATE BUSH

Music Memorabilia Live Auction: London Autumn 2025

Lot # 179. Handwritten Letter To Dancer and Mime Artist Adam Darius, 1980

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Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, October 23rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM BST (7:00AM PDT) and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, October 24th.

A letter handwritten by Kate Bush addressed to dancer and mime artist Adam Darius. This letter relates to the book he was writing at the time, The Adam Darius Method, published in 1984. Darius taught Bush the art of mime training, and she was interviewed for his book. The single-sided letter is presented on "Kate Bush" letterhead cream-coloured paper, written in black ballpoint pen and dated "November 1980". The paper exhibits fold lines from previous storage and light creasing. The lot is accompanied by a Tracks Ltd. letter of authenticity. Dimensions: 29.5 cm x 21 cm (11.5" x 8.25")

The handwriting in this lot has been professionally authenticated by expert Garry King; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.

Estimate: £400 - 800 †

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Size

Item size: 11.61" × 8.27" × 0.04" (29.5cm × 21cm × 0.1cm)

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