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Lennon, John
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 USD
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Description
- Lennon, John
- "A work ferce bottle" from 'Benjaman Distasteful'
- ink on paper
7 7/10 x 12 7/10 in.; 196 x 323 mm, ink drawing in black with editorial notes added in pencil on single sheet (10 x 14 in.; 254 x 356 mm, unwatermarked), unsigned, adhesive tape marks (not affecting image), some browning, smudged section with hole and abrasions, slight creasing
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
Published on pages 42 and 43 of A Spaniard in the Works. While drawing the figure swinging on a rope with a huge club, Lennon smudged the illustration and created a hole in the sheet. The mistake is annotated in pencil, in an editorial hand, "CLEAN! please". The solution was to crop the top of the illustration for publication and the club was eliminated.