The Beatles
An Autographed Promotional Photograph Of The Beatles, circa 1964
Lot Closed
September 12, 01:27 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
The rare promotional photograph of The Beatles from the photoshoot by Robert Whitaker in late 1964, signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, framed. The reverse of the photograph additionally autographed by George Harrison who has also signed on behalf of the other Beatles
Dimensions
The photo 6 1/2in x 8 1/2in (16.5cm x 21.5cm)
12 3/4in x 16in (32.5cm x 40.5cm) framed
This playful image of the Beatles was captured by photographer Robert Whitaker at Farrington Studios in London. The shoot took place in late 1964 and was Whitaker's first assignment with the band. In 1966 he was responsible for the infamous 'Butcher' image of the Beatles compilation album 'Yesterday and Today', which was hastily withdrawn from circulation to prevent public outcry. Whitaker went on to photograph Mick Jagger and Cream, before shifting his focus to war photojournalism in the early 1970s.