Johnny Depp Earns A Whopping $3.6m After Selling His Debut Art Collection Within Hours

Johnny Depp's debut art collection sold out in only a few hours and has earned a whopping amount.

It is reported that Depp has earned around £3 million from the sale, through Castle Fine Art's 37 galleries.

The Friends and Heroes collection consisted of 780 prints, which depict artists and icons the actor has long admired.

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Depp took to his Instagram to make the announcement, taking a picture alongside the four prints up for grabs.

He captioned the post: "NOW AT #CASTLEFINEART Link in bio @castlegalleries."

Speaking about his collection he said: "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."

Framed prints were sold for $4,800 with four together going for $18,000.

For Depp, releasing his artwork means a lot for him, as he went on to note that the 'paintings surround my life, but I kept them to myself and limited myself. No one should ever limit themselves,' and as such he's released his creations to the public.

The gallery detailed Depp's inspiration behind the collection: "For Johnny Depp there has always been art. Before acting, and before music, art has always been an important outlet for his creativity. While his acting repertoire is the foundation for his fame, the recent reception to his music with Jeff Beck has encouraged him, and emboldened him, to share his art."

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Depp's art collection includes some famous faces and 'each image is an intimate reflection of their character in Johnny's eyes; a portrayal of how they have revealed themselves to him'.

The description adds: "From his dear friend Keith Richards, who inspired the mannerisms of the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow, to Bob Dylan, whose creative influence on the artist is seen in his vivid and immortal portrayal by Johnny."

Internet lauded the actor for his amazing collection, with one writing:  "So beautiful. I am very happy that you decided to share your work. You are really talented."

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Another echoed those sentiments and said: "LOVE them - well done... Liz Taylor and Keith Richards are sublime."

While a third added: "Oh wow! Incredibly beautiful! This man is soooo talented!"

After his win in the defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, Depp has been out and about touring and releasing music with fellow musician Jeff Beck.