Ken Russell - as photographer - visible in the mirror (self portrait) ©2006 TopFoto/Ken Russell Photo by Ken Russell From a series: Antique musical instruments Ken Russell photographed an auction of antique musical instruments at Messrs. Puttick and Simpson, New Bond Street, London in February, 1957. Photo shows: inside the auction room., a prospective buyer in the sale room examines a lute. The young Ken Russell, taking the shot with his Leica, is reflected in the mirror.