Lady Gaga Nude Sketch Auctioned On eBay For £3,200

Lady Gaga Nude Sketch

First Posted: 13/12/11 15:35 Updated: 13/12/11 16:56

Anyone familiar with her music videos may feel they've as good as seen her naked already, but just to be sure, you can now buy a nude sketch of Lady Gaga for around £3,200 on eBay.

The pencil drawing below was created by crooner Tony Bennett who drew Gaga sans meat dress as part of a Vanity Fair photo shoot.

Talking during her Thanksgiving TV special, Gaga described the incident: "I walked in and said, 'Well Tony, here we are', and I dropped my robe and I got into position. I felt shy and thought, 'It's Tony Bennett, why am I naked?"

For his part the 85-year-old – who recorded a duet of Lady Is A Tramp with Gaga on a recent album – recognised there is "something special" about the singer, describing her as "the most beautiful person I ever met".

Profits for the sketch will be split between the Bennett’s Exploring The Arts Foundation which promotes arts in high-school education and Gaga's anti-bullying foundation Born This Way.

But what about the drawing? Is it really worth that much of your hard-earned money?

We asked Nick Fox, Fine Art Lecturer at Newcastle University & John Moore’s contemporary painting prizewinner 2010, what he made of it.

"While Tony Bennett is an amazing singer it is possible he might benefit from some observational drawing tuition," said Fox.

"On a brighter note it is clearly full of passion for the subject - there’s a certain passion and sensitivity to her feminine charms. Yes, it is worth the asking price – it’s Tony Bennett! It’s about collectability at the end of the day."


LADY GAGA, CHARCOAL ON PAPER, 18" X 24", © 2011 BENEDETTO/BENNETT

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05:40 on 15/12/2011
Tony Bennett? Why you nasty old goat!
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dmsdzinr
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13:46 on 14/12/2011
The only value in that sketch is the artist who did it and his talent. Certainly NOT the subject matter.
20:28 on 14/12/2011
First of all, Mr. Pretentious. The artist was Tony Bennett who has stated multiple times how he believes she is a legend in her own right. He loves her, and that's why he drew a portrait of her. Tony is a singer and his hobby is painting and drawing. This portrait is certainly not worth the money simply because of its artistic quality (which is definitely below standard) He's much more talented as a musician than a visual artist. However, it's decent for an 85 year old's hand. However, it's worth the money because it is going to be donated to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way Foundation" which supports struggling youth. That's the first and foremost reason. Secondly, the subject matter as well as the fact that it was photographed by none other than Annie Leibovitz for Vanity Fair magazine is a crucial circumstance. Lastly, the fact that the legendary Tony Bennett himself drew the portrait is obviously good enough reason. So, before you go head first into a pool of herd mentality, remember that you should probably learn about what you're talking about before talking about it. Thanks!
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dmsdzinr
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20:36 on 14/12/2011
Gee thanks for writing all of the stuff I already KNEW! I admire Tonny Bennet. I thin k he is a wonderful Artist. I, however am NOT enamored with Lady Gaga as an artist.
I am entitled to my opinion whether YOU like it or not.