London, United Kingdom – Model Pattie Boyd is set to auction off letters that shed light on her famous love triangle with guitarist Eric Clapton and Beatles star George Harrison. The letters, along with other personal possessions, will be up for sale next month.
Boyd, a muse to both men in the 1960s and 70s, inspired some of Harrison’s classic songs like “Something” and Clapton’s hits “Wonderful Tonight” and “Layla.” Initially married to Harrison, she caught the eye of Clapton, who pursued her with passionate love letters.
The auction will include notes from both men, offering a glimpse into their emotions and relationships with Boyd. Boyd, who met the Beatles while appearing in their 1964 film “A Hard Day’s Night,” felt an instant connection with Harrison, describing him as “quite shy, like me.”
Throughout their relationship, Harrison would write love letters to Boyd, expressing his feelings and missing her when he was away. Clapton, a friend of Harrison’s, also harbored feelings for Boyd but kept them hidden from the Beatle.
The love triangle came to a head when Clapton wrote heartfelt letters to Boyd, expressing his emotions and desires for her. Despite initially rebuffing Clapton’s advances, Boyd eventually succumbed to his charm, leading to their marriage in 1979 with Harrison’s blessing.
Despite the initial romantic gestures and mutual feelings, Clapton’s struggles with alcoholism and infidelity eventually led to the end of his marriage to Boyd in 1989. Now, at the age of 80, Boyd has decided to part ways with her memorabilia, including letters, paintings, photographs, and jewelry. The auction, set to be led by a painting that served as the cover for Clapton’s album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” is expected to draw significant interest from collectors and fans alike.