Peter Sellers

Availability: One 

Edition of Three Worldwide 

40 x 60

Each edition features unique butterfly placement, making every piece a one-of-a-kind collector’s item—an artwork worthy of a regal setting and a deep appreciation for timeless icons.

This unforgettable portrait captures Peter Sellers in his breakout role as Inspector Clouseau from the original The Pink Panther (1963)—the film that launched the beloved comedy series and introduced the world to one of cinema’s most eccentric and enduring characters. The image was captured by the legendary Terry O’Neill, whose lens immortalized countless cultural icons. His work is held in national museums and private collections across the globe, making each piece part of photographic history.

The Pink Panther (1963) follows the bumbling but determined Inspector Clouseau as he attempts to track down the thief of the infamous “Pink Panther” diamond—unaware that the culprit is also his wife’s lover. This classic film not only catapulted Sellers into stardom but also set the stage for one of the most iconic comedy franchises in cinematic history.

This particular portrait was handpicked for the landmark exhibition ‘Hollywood Reloaded’, created by artist and former Special Forces soldier Bran Symondson, and was part of the final project Terry O’Neill collaborated on before his passing, lending the work exceptional historical and emotional significance.

The original photograph is hand-signed by both Terry O’Neill and Bran Symondson, making it a highly sought-after collector’s item with unmatched provenance.

Hollywood Reloaded reimagines iconic portraits of legendary film figures—such as Peter Sellers, Roger Moore, Brigitte Bardot, and Michael Caine—each brandishing a weapon. In a bold artistic twist, Symondson fires live rounds through the prints using the exact weapon shown, creating authentic bullet holes that puncture the polished image and introduce a visceral reality into a previously untouchable world of glamour and performance.

By merging photography, symbolism, and literal impact, this work interrogates the glamorization of firearms in entertainment. The comedic absurdity of Clouseau, contrasted with the brutal reality of bullet-riddled imagery, encourages viewers to examine how weapons are portrayed in media—often with humour or style, but rarely with consequence.

With only three editions created worldwide, each distinguished by unique butterfly placements and dual artist signatures, this piece stands as a rare and provocative fusion of cinematic nostalgia, artistic rebellion, and social commentary.