- The actor, 59, launched his debut artwork collection of pop art pieces on Thursday – selling out in just hours
- Individual images went for $4,800 (£3,950) while the complete portfolio of four images sold for $18,000 (£14,950) through Castle Fine Art
- It comes after his infamous defamation trial against Amber Heard, which the pair are both now trying to appeal
Despite being still entangled in legal battles with ex-wife Amber Heard – as the actress fights to overturn a court’s June settlement against her – Johnny Depp has turned his hand to artwork, with his debut collection selling for a whopping $3.6 million (£3 million) through Castle Fine Art.
The actor, 59, released a limited-edition collection of 780 pieces, which sold within hours on Thursday, as individual images went for $4,800 (£3,950) and the complete portfolio of four images sold for $18,000 (£14,950.)
Basing it on people he has known well, and who have inspired him as a person, seller Castle Fine Art describes the pieces as each image being an intimate reflection of their character in Johnny’s eyes; a portrayal of how they have revealed themselves to him.
Explaining that it’s the intersection of ‘Pop Art’ and ‘Street Art,’ the collection is also dubbed ‘pop art with a feeling.’
‘I’ve always used art to express my feelings and to reflect on those who matter most to me, like my family, friends and people I admire. My paintings surround my life, but I kept them to myself and limited myself. No one should ever limit themselves,’ said Johnny via the Castle Fine Art information page.
The ‘Pirates Of The Caribbean’ star announced the sale on his Instagram, sparking the collection to sell out within hours.
It comes after Depp was awarded $10.35 million for damages after a defamation suit against Heard.
