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Lennon, John
Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Lennon, John
- Five (of seven) untitled illustrations of televisions, comprising:
- ink on paper
i) untitled illustration of a kissing couple on a tv screen, 2 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.; 58 x 63 mm, on single leaf (2 3/4 x 3 in.; 70 x 76 mm., unwatermarked), originally laid down but now loose with original backing card present;
ii) untitled illustration of a vicar with halo on a tv screen, 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 85 x 70 mm, on single leaf (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 95 x 85mm, unwatermarked), with added slip laid down to remove drawing of the Crucifixion, originally laid down but now loose with original backing card present;
iii) untitled illustration of an interview on a tv screen, 1 13/16 x 1 7/8 in.; 45 x 50 mm, on single leaf (2 x 2 3/16 in.; 50 x 55 mm., unwatermarked), laid down to card;
iv) untitled illustration of man with fish on head on a tv screen, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.; 60 x 58 mm, on single leaf (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.; 65 x 65 mm, unwatermarked), laid down to card;
v) untitled illustration of a man wearing glasses together with a man who has a button for an eye on a tv screen, 3 x 3 1/8 in; 77 x 80 mm, on single leaf (3 3/8 x 3 1/2 in; 86 x 91 mm, unwatermarked), originally laid down but now loose with original backing card present;
all ink drawings in black, unsigned, browning and soiling from adhesive
ii) untitled illustration of a vicar with halo on a tv screen, 3 3/8 x 2 3/4 in.; 85 x 70 mm, on single leaf (3 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.; 95 x 85mm, unwatermarked), with added slip laid down to remove drawing of the Crucifixion, originally laid down but now loose with original backing card present;
iii) untitled illustration of an interview on a tv screen, 1 13/16 x 1 7/8 in.; 45 x 50 mm, on single leaf (2 x 2 3/16 in.; 50 x 55 mm., unwatermarked), laid down to card;
iv) untitled illustration of man with fish on head on a tv screen, 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in.; 60 x 58 mm, on single leaf (2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.; 65 x 65 mm, unwatermarked), laid down to card;
v) untitled illustration of a man wearing glasses together with a man who has a button for an eye on a tv screen, 3 x 3 1/8 in; 77 x 80 mm, on single leaf (3 3/8 x 3 1/2 in; 86 x 91 mm, unwatermarked), originally laid down but now loose with original backing card present;
all ink drawings in black, unsigned, browning and soiling from adhesive
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 pages 46 and 47 of In His Own Write. The published images show horizontal lines added to each of the television screens, these are not present on Lennon's original drawings. The missing two illustrations from the complete set of seven appear to be no longer extant.