Lot 80
  • 80

Bob Gruen

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • Bob Gruen
  • SELECTED IMAGES OF JOHN LENNON AND YOKO ONO
  • two gelatin silver prints
two gelatin silver photographs, each signed and inscribed by Yoko Ono in ink on the image, signed, titled, dated, and inscribed 'NYC' by the photographer in ink in the margin, 1973-80, printed later (2)

Condition

These prints are in generally excellent condition. 'Yoko Ono + John Lennon -- NYC' (Walking on Street) - this print is signed and inscribed 'Our Home' by Yoko Ono in ink on the image. It was printed in 2008. Upon close examination in raking light, a small pin-point sized impression and an arrow-shaped impression are visible. On the reverse, 'R - 327' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'John Lennon + Yoko Ono -- NYC' - this print is signed and inscribed 'Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n Roll' by Yoko Ono in ink on the image. It was printed in 1999. On the reverse, 'R - 7' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
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