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John Lennon
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- John Lennon
- Original collages made by John Lennon and Yoko Ono for Elton John's birthday. 1975.
- Ink and paper
Two pieces (14 7/8 x 10 7/8 in; 350 x 277 mm).
Signed by John and Yoko on front and reverse, titled, dated Tuesday March 25/75 and annotated by Lennon, monochrome and coloured printed paper, machine-print and photograph collage, the front comprising a colour photographic ground to which Lennon has pasted various cut-out images, birthday messages and colour snap-shots, the reverse on the fitted card interior of the perspex box frame; the front signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in black felt pen on a publisher's book order coupon for Pumping Iron attached to the bottom right corner, the coupon additionally inscribed by Lennon giving his City as: Yes, State: Hi and Zip:Up;
The white box probably made to hide the collage, has four holes with instructions for use: "To remove, place fingers in hole, spread sides and pull out" with the picture of a naked man, a guest pass fo Elton John Tour, a picture of Elton John, the 1975 horoscope for Aries and an advert for diapers, inscribed in Lennon's hand with the title and date and the message ...happy birthday dear Elton from John and & Yoko, above Lennon's self-portrait caricatures of their smiling faces.
Signed by John and Yoko on front and reverse, titled, dated Tuesday March 25/75 and annotated by Lennon, monochrome and coloured printed paper, machine-print and photograph collage, the front comprising a colour photographic ground to which Lennon has pasted various cut-out images, birthday messages and colour snap-shots, the reverse on the fitted card interior of the perspex box frame; the front signed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in black felt pen on a publisher's book order coupon for Pumping Iron attached to the bottom right corner, the coupon additionally inscribed by Lennon giving his City as: Yes, State: Hi and Zip:Up;
The white box probably made to hide the collage, has four holes with instructions for use: "To remove, place fingers in hole, spread sides and pull out" with the picture of a naked man, a guest pass fo Elton John Tour, a picture of Elton John, the 1975 horoscope for Aries and an advert for diapers, inscribed in Lennon's hand with the title and date and the message ...happy birthday dear Elton from John and & Yoko, above Lennon's self-portrait caricatures of their smiling faces.
Provenance
Christie's London, July 10, 2008, lot 264
Literature
Accompanied by a signed letter concerning the provenance from Sir Elton John, on letterhead Sir Elton John, CBE.
Condition
clean
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Elton John and John Lennon featured each other on singles in 1974: Lennon on John's b-side "One day at a time" and John on Lennon's "Whatever Get You Thru the Night". It was the first and unique Lennon solo number 1 song in the US.