David Bowie bought and owned Auerbach 's " Head of Gerda Boehm " as part of his private collection . After Bowie 's death in 2016 , this piece was among many put up for auction in November 2016 , where it was sold for £ 3.8 million ( US$ 4.7 million )
Bowie 's death
Death of David Bowie
Frank Auerbach