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John Lennon
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Inscribed facial caricatures of himself and Yoko, 1969
- paper
1 page (11 x 8 1/2 in.; 280 x 215 mm), drawing in faded black felt-tipped pen, the verso with prepared questions in French with English translation probably for an interview; formerly folded, small coffee stain in upper left corner. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity signed by Frank Caiazzo.
Provenance
Christie's East, 24 November 2008, lot 221 (part) — Phillips London, 21 November 2009, lot 72
Condition
formerly folded, small coffee stain in upper left corner.
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.
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
Self-portrait with Yoko, inscribed: "To Guy de St. George love & peace from John Lennon"
This caricature was apparently executed for a journalist during the Montreal Bed-In for Peace. John Lennon and Yoko Ono often drew these self-portrait caricatures, the most famous of which adorns John Lennon’s Gibson acoustic guitar used at the famous "Bed-In For Peace" in Amsterdam and Montreal in 1969.