- 35
Lennon, John
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Lennon, John
- "I sat belonely down a tree, humbled fat and small" from 'I Sat Belonely'
- ink on paper
8 x 7 3/10 in.; 202 x 188 mm, ink drawing in black on single leaf (10 x 8 in.; 255 x 203 mm, unwatermarked), unsigned, slight creasing, adhesive tape marks not affecting image
Condition
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."
"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
This is a more elaborate version of the drawing presented as lot 36. The paper shows signs of heavy inking and Lennon presumably produced the simplified version as a tracing of the present piece. It is assumed that Lennon chose to remove superfluous detail for a cleaner line for publication. As a more elaborate and abandoned version of a published drawing, the present piece demonstrates some of Lennon's working methods.