- 54
John Lennon
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Lennon
- Untitled illustration of a bird on a perch
- ink drawing on paper
155 x 70mm., ink drawing in black on single leaf (202 x 253mm., "SECRETARY" watermark), unsigned
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 was probably a variant drawing for the second piece within A Spaniard in the Works, entitled 'The Fat Budgie'. Lennon provided his publisher, Tom Maschler, with a small number of alternative illustrations and this is one such example. The paper exactly matches the type used for four illustrations to accompany 'We must not forget... the General Erection', also published in A Spaniard in the Works (see Sotheby's New York, John Lennon 'You Might Well Arsk', 4 June 2014, lots 66-69).
All rights of reproduction reserved to the Estate of the late John Lennon.