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Lennon, John
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Lennon, John
- Untitled illustration of theatre curtains from 'Scene three Act one'
- ink on paper
3 1/2 x 8 in.; 90 x 204 mm., ink drawing in black with page number added in blue ink and pencil title on single leaf (10 x 8 in.; 255 by 204 mm, unwatermarked), unsigned, slight creasing and minor browning
Condition
see catalog
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Published on page 38 of In His Own Write, providing a theatrical environment for Lennon's short play scene. Note the face peering out behind the right hand curtain.
Scene Three Act One was the working title of Adrienne Kennedy's play based on In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works. It was given a workshop production by the National Theatre and ran for one night only on 3 December 1967. The following year it was developed into a one-act play (see lot 37, footnote).