Lennon, John

10 x 14 in.; 254 x 355 mm, ink and watercolour drawing on single sheet (10 x 14 in.; 254 x 355 mm, unwatermarked), unsigned, some minor spotting and soiling

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."

This appears to be a colored and unpublished variant of the drawing published in A Spaniard in the Works on pages 74 and 75. It is rare to find an ink drawing by Lennon with additional watercolor.

"John Lennon's drawings are creative masterpieces situated between free drawing, caricature and illustration. Even today, they still bear witness to the keen sense of observation, wit and profound irony with which Lennon saw the world around him. In his works he is always interested in people, and even if they sometimes get on his nerves, certain characters, scenes or chance occurrences touch him. His works are precise observations, often based on personal experience, always reflecting his own sentiments... He draws with simple stroke and clear line, often concluding with a single confident flourish..." (Herzogenrath, p.10)