During the 56th Mega Record & CD Fair Omega Auctions (UK) will hold an auction of an impressive and important Herman Brood Collection from the period 1976-1981. This original collection comes from a former bookings/tour agent and concert promoter of Brood and consists of unique drawings, poems, memorabilia, paintings and many more items made by Herman. Among other things, a painting of 2.30 m high and 5.00 m wide, a dummy book full of poems, drawings and memoirs, many concert posters, a large vinyl collection with some unique recordings and lots of memorabilia will be auctioned.
Saturday April 22 at 14.00 hours.
Click here for the Herman Brood auction at Omega Auctions UK.
Lot number 1HERMAN BROOD - A HANDWRITTEN SETLIST FROM 1978, NIJMEGEN.
A handwritten setlist by Herman Brood, believed to be from a 1978 concert in Nijmegen. Irregularly torn, affixed to a larger sheet of paper. Approx 42 x 57.5cm. (Herman Brood -22/04/2023)
Lot number 2HERMAN BROOD / JAN AKKERMAN AND MORE - A 1979 FESTIVAL POSTER AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.
A poster advertising a ’Midsummer Night Spectacle’, 28th June 1979. Performing artists inc Herman Brood, Eric Burdon, Nina Hagen. Measures 60 x 82cm. Strong VF condition. Rolled. Also to include a collection of ephemera relating to the festival to include: backstage pass, photographs, a programme, press cuttings, booking documents, setlists. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 3HERMAN BROOD - A 1979 LONDON LYCEUM CONCERT POSTER.
A concert poster advertising Herman Brood and His Wild Romance at London Lyceum on 14th October 1979. Measures approx. 1.60 x 1.20 m Rolled. VF condition. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 4HERMAN BROOD - A LIMITED EDITION PRINT.
A mounted and framed limited edition print (15/50) of a work by artists Sylvia Wiggers and Dick van der Meijden used for the cover of the album Shpritsz. Measures 70 x 70cm.(Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 5HERMAN BROOD - A DRAFT COPY OF MOOIE MENSEN WITH MANY OF BROOD’S ORIGINAL SKETCHES.
A proof/blank copy of Mooie Mensen by Belinda Meuldijk, sent to Herman Brood for him to fill with sketches, many of which would feature in the finished copy of the book (also included in the lot). The book features many original sketches by Brood as well as pages of handwriting. An impression of this book at You Tube. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 6HERMAN BROOD’S PERSONAL COPY OF HIS ’BIBLE’ -SPEED BY WILLIAM BURROUGHS.
Herman Brood’s personal copy of ’Speed’ by William Burroughs (pub by Sphere Books, London). This was a hugely important book to him and Brood removed the cover to display above his bed. Brood’s handwriting is on the first page. Also with a ’Club Boston’ introduction card owned by Brood. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 7HERMAN BROOD - HERMAN BROOD’S ’BEN’ MOBILE PHONE IN PRESENTATION CASE.
A presentation box containing a limited edition ’Herman & Ben’ Nokia mobile phone in a die-cut presentation book. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 8HERMAN BROOD - A POSTER DESIGN FOR THE 1990 PINKPOP FESTIVAL.
A poster for the 1990 Pinkpop festival, with performing artists including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Texas and others. Design by Herman Brood. Measures approx. 78 x 1.12 m. VF condition. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 9HERMAN BROOD - AN ORIGINAL WILD ROMANCE JACKET.
A bomber jacket by ’Capri’ (S) with design to verso ’Herman Brood’s Wild Romance Crew’. Very good condition. Not commercially available - only issued to band and crew. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 10DICK VAN DER MEIJDEN - ORIGINAL COVER ART FOR HERMAN BROOD - WAIT A MINUTE.
An original work by artist Dick Van Der Mayden, based on an image of Herman Brood by Kees Tabak. This image was used for the cover of ’Wait A Minute’. Measures approx 60 x 50cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 11HERMAN BROOD - A 1979 FRENCH CONCERT POSTER.
A concert poster advertising Herman Brood & His Wild Romance at the Theatre Palace, Paris on 4th December 1979. Measures approx 1.24 x 1.86 m. Some small tears, damage. (Herman Brood -22/04/2023)
Lot number 12HERMAN BROOD - BOOK COLLECTION.
A collection of approx 23 publications relating to Heman Brood. To include poetry books, gallery publications and catalogues as well as a copy of Woedend Licht van Herman Brood which includes a signed lithograph print signed by Brood. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 13HERMAN BROOD - A 1978 CONCERT POSTER.
A concert poster advertising a 1978 concert showcasing Dutch talent ’Holland Glorie’ with performing artists to inc Herman Brood, Hothouse, Vitesse, Sweet D’Buster. Measures 32.5 x 50cm. VF condition. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 14HERMAN BROOD - A 1970S CONCERT POSTER.
A concert poster advertising Herman Brood, Hothouse, Vitesse, Sweet D’Buster. Measures approx 80 x 1.10 m. VF condition. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 15HERMAN BROOD - A 1970S CONCERT POSTER.
A concert posterc 1970s advertising Herman Brood, Sweet D’Buster at Diogenes. Measures approx 50 x 65cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 16HERMAN BROOD/CHUCK BERRY - A CONCERT POSTER.
A concert poster advertising a performance by Chuck Berry with Herman Brood as special guest. 11th October 1978, Nijmegen. Measures 43 x 58cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 17HERMAN BROOD - A SILKSCREENED POSTER FOR A CONCERT AT PARADISO.
An original and rare silkscreened poster for a Herman Brood concert at Amsterdam’s ’Paradiso’ c late 1970s. Designed and printed by Martin Kaye, likely from an edition of approx 130. Measures approx. 96 x 68 cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 18HERMAN BROOD - A CONCERT POSTER C 1970S.
A c late 1970s poster advertising a concert by Herman Brood and his Wild Romance at Diogenes. The photo used on this poster has been made by Anton Corbijn. 64 x 46cm approx. Slight tear from right edge. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 19HERMAN BROOD - A CONCERT POSTER FOR DEN HAAG.
A concert poster c late 1970s advertising a concert with Herman Brood at Paard Van Troje, Den Haag. Measures 42.5 x 61cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 20HERMAN BROOD - A CONCERT POSTER FOR EINDHOVEN, 1979.
A concert poster advertising a performance by Herman Brood at POC Eindhoven, 22nd November 1979. Measures approx. 1.58 x 1.10 m. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 21HERMAN BROOD - AN ORIGINAL WORK ON CANVAS.
An original painting by Herman Brood, oil on canvas, signed by the artist and dated 2000. Framed. Canvas measures 1.84 x 1.40 m. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 22HERMAN BROOD - A LARGE ORIGINAL WORK ON FOUR PANELS.
A very large work by Herman Brood, originally commissioned by a record shop based in Eindhoven. Across four panels, each measuring approx 125cm across and 230cm high. The piece was defaced whilst in situ at the record shop with the words ’debiel-junk’ left unrestored by Brood. Be aware this is a large and heavy piece of work and bidders should be able to transport it on the day of the sale. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 23HERMAN BROOD - A 1979 CONCERT POSTER FOR EDENHAL AMSTERDAM.
A 1979 concert poster advertising Herman Brood and his Wild Romance at Edenhal, Amsterdam. VF condition. Measures approx 60 x 46cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 24HERMAN BROOD - A NIJMEGEN POSTER 1980.
A 1980 concert poster advertising a show on the ’American Try Out Tour’, 1980. Measures approx 50 x 35cm. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 25HERMAN BROOD - A POSTER FOR PUL UDEN 1978.
A poster advertising a concert by Herman Brood and his Wild Romance in Uden, 1978. Measures approx 51 x 68cm. Shows a large tear to lower right hand corner. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 26HERMAN BROOD - A CONCERT POSTER FOR DIOGENES.
A concert poster c 1979 advertising a performance by ’Herman Brood and Friends’ at Diogenes. Measures approx 71 x 50cm. Strong VF condition. (Herman Brood - 22/04/2023)
Lot number 27HERMAN BROOD - VINYL RECORD DISCOGRAPHY.
Approx 56 LPs, approx 72 x 7” - constituting what appears to be an almost complete Herman Brood discography. To include: The Flash and Dance Band incl. Herman Brood - Showbiz Blues (HOT.108) Herman Brood And His Wild Romance - Frisz and Sympatiz (Stereo 204.995), Go Nutz (INT146.527), The Brood (260.07.073), Cha Cha - The Soundtrack (200.649), Herman Brood in Vitesse (REPN 54058), Shpritz (26122), Vitesse (WEA 58.370). Condition appears to be generally Ex to Ex+. With some modern reissues alongside original pressings.
Lot number 28HERMAN BROOD - CASSETTE COLLECTION INC INTERVIEWS WITH BROOD’S MOTHER.
12 cassette tapes, to include four BASF tapes containing interviews with Herman Brood’s mother, conducted in 1979. Also cassettes containing live recordings inc from Gronigen, 2nd July 1970 and others.
Lot number 29HERMAN BROOD - A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL VINTAGE T-SHIRTS.
Five original t-shirts most circa 1979 all with designs relating to Herman Brood. Size labels mostly illegible or remove though otherwise appear to be S / M.
Lot number 30HERMAN BROOD - A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL VINTAGE T-SHIRTS.
Five original t-shirts most circa 1979 all with designs relating to Herman Brood. Size labels mostly illegible or removed. One ’Go Nutz’ (size S) and white ’Holland Tour’ (size L). Very good condition.
Lot number 31HERMAN BROOD - A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL VINTAGE T-SHIRTS.
Five original t-shirts most circa 1979 most with designs relating to Herman Brood, Nina Hagen, the Dutch scene of the late 70s. Size labels mostly illegible or removed though otherwise appear to be S / M.
Lot number 32HERMAN BROOD - A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL VINTAGE T-SHIRTS.
Five original t-shirts most circa 1979 all with designs relating to Herman Brood. Size labels mostly illegible or removed though otherwise appear to be S / M.
Lot number 33HERMAN BROOD - A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL VINTAGE T-SHIRTS.
Five original t-shirts most circa 1979 all with designs relating to Herman Brood. Size labels mostly illegible or removed though otherwise appear to be S / M.
Lot number 34HERMAN BROOD - A SCRIPT FOR ’CHA CHA’ WITH ORIGINAL BADGES, T-SHIRTS.
A collection of ephemera relating to ’Cha Cha’ (1979) to include: original film script, promo ’Cha Cha’ v-neck sweater and a t-shirt, ten original pin badges.
Lot number 35HERMAN BROOD - TYPED AND HANDWRITTEN LYRICS.
Herman Brood ephemera to include: a page with lyrics by Herman Brood for ’Street’ (21 x 23cm), also with a typed page with lyrics for same song (21 x 30cm),a scrap of paper (8x8cm) with handwritten lyrics seemingly for the Mose Allison song ’Wild Romance’ from which Brood took the name, also a page of typed lyrics ’Pop It’ (13 x 29cm).
Lot number 36HERMAN BROOD - COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL PROMO PHOTOS AND POSTCARDS.
A collection of original promotional ephemera / photographs to include: original Philips promotional postcard for ’Cuby and the Blizzards’, 22 other assorted images including some likely unpublished images of Herman Brood, some shots of live performances, some promo images.
Lot number 37HERMAN BROOD - ORIGINAL DRAWINGS.
Four pages (each 21 x 29.5cm) with sketches in black ink by Herman Brood. Pages in excellent condition.
Lot number 38HERMAN BROOD - ORIGINAL DRAWINGS.
Six pages (each 21 x 29.5cm) each with a smaller page affixed containing sketches in black ink by Herman Brood - appears to be six panels from a proposed cartoon strip. Also with a seventh page containing scans of the drawings. Pages in excellent condition.
Lot number 39HERMAN BROOD - ORIGINAL SKETCHES.
Eleven pages (each 21 x 29.5cm) with sketches in black ink by Herman Brood. Pages in excellent condition.
Lot number 40HERMAN BROOD - ORIGINAL CARTOONS / DRAWINGS.
Ten pages, each with original sketches by Herman Brood. Pages in excellent condition.
