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A trove from Pattie Boyd’s life with George Harrison and Eric Clapton is up for sale at Christie’s

LONDON — Pattie Boyd was at the epicenter of the Swinging 60s, but not always the center of attention. “I want other people to enjoy them.” Boyd is famous as a musicians’ muse, inspiration for The Beatles’ song “Something,” composed for her by Harrison, as well as for Clapton’s scorching “Layla” and sweet “Wonderful Tonight.” The auction includes love letters …

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Pattie Boyd, Eric Clapton and George Harrison ‘love triangle’ letters up for auction

CNN — Mementoes from the personal collection of British photographer and model Pattie Boyd, who inspired a raft of famous songs by former husbands George Harrison and Eric Clapton, are going under the hammer. Boyd is “one of the greatest muses in rock history,” auction house Christie’s said in a press release Monday, adding that the collection offers “a fascinating …

Musicians’ muse Pattie Boyd auctions love letters from Eric Clapton and George Harrison

LONDON — Love letters to Pattie Boyd from both George Harrison and Eric Clapton are going up for sale at Christie’s auction house, alongside clothing, jewelry and other memorabilia from the renowned model and musicians’ muse. Boyd, who was previously married both to Beatle Harrison and to guitar legend Clapton, is selling a trove of items from her time at …