Jeremy Deller: Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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Recorded Jeremy Deller said elsewhere, not written here

Jüngling (1917) by Erich Heckel.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2020 source ↗

Others on this question

Lesley Sharp British actress

My car, a dilapidated old Jag.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 15 May 2021 source ↗

A 28ft motorboat, which sat in the water for two years because I was so busy working.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 September 2023 source ↗

Stephen Dorff American actor

When I was 24 or 25, I bought a Warhol canvas. It was a lot of money to throw down on a little painting, but I’ve always loved art.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 3 July 2021 source ↗

Alison Steadman British actress

I once bought the most expensive moisturiser in the shop and it brought me out in spots. Lesson learned.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

Three squaddies on a train in 1995.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2020 source ↗

More successful with girls.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2020 source ↗

Either Stevie Wonder or Willie Nelson. Hopefully, no explanation required.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2020 source ↗

Highwayman by the Highwaymen.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 June 2020 source ↗

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