John Lennon Sketch - Not For Sale

Hi,  I thought some readers would get a kick out of seeing a sketch I forgot I owned by John Lennon. Rare original unsigned ink sketch by Lennon on an off-white 10 x 7 sheet, showing a long line of about twenty different characters, including a naked woman (presumably Cynthia Lennon), a kangaroo, several sheep, a small bespectacled man, a man riding an animal, an elephant, and several other little people and animals. In fine condition, with a small block of tape toning to upper right. Previously sold by Christie’s, 1991.

The sketch originates from the collection of Tom Maschler, Lennon’s publisher at Jonathan Cape, and the man responsible for getting Lennon in print after being shown a sample of his verses and simple line drawings. This sketch may have been intended to be included in either In His Own Write or A Spaniard in the Works, both filled with Lennon illustrations. 

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Permalink Reply by spaceman on May 20, 2018 at 1:45pm

What a great item to own. Lucky man!!!

Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on May 20, 2018 at 3:06pm

These were sold a few years ago...the whole lot of Lennon manuscripts & his drawings for his 2 books!!! Nice piece...better than money in the bank!!!

Permalink Reply by Kevin Richards To Jim Cushman on May 20, 2018 at 4:35pm

I hope so. I purchased it in 2013 during one of my "messy phases" and forgot I owned it. How could I have forgotten? No comment. LOL.

Permalink Reply by Steve Cyrkin, Admin on May 20, 2018 at 4:01pm

I've never seen any of these Love it.

Permalink Reply by Paul Hakimian on May 21, 2018 at 5:58pm

Very nice.i remember seeing this one a few years ago.like Jim says....money in the bank.

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