Frank Dunphy

Frank Dunphy is an Irish-born, British-based business manager, entrepreneur and accountant. He represents the interests of such artists and actors as Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin, Jake and Dinos Chapman and Ray Winstone. [1]

Early life in Ireland

Dunphy was born in Portrane. His father was a nurse and his mother was an republican activist and member of Cumann na mBan

Career

Dunphy moved to England in the early 1950s and began his career in representation advising performers including Coco the Clown, Harry Worth, and Roy Castle.[1] He reputedly charges his clients 10% of all sales/income revenue.[2]

Meeting Hirst

Dunphy has represented artist Damien Hirst since 1995.[2] He claims he was first asked to represent artist Hirst by Hirst's mother, Mary, a claim which the artist has disputed.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Sean O’Hagan. "The man who sold us Damien", The Guardian, 1 July, 2007.
  2. 1 2 Cahal Milmo. "Mr 10 per cent (and he's worth every penny", The Independent, 18 September, 2008.


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