John Lennon Original Drawing
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Original drawing by John Lennon
Ink on paper. Created between Nov 3, 1976, and Jan 3, 1977, while Lennon was studying Japanese at Berlitz School of Languages, New York City. The phonetics of the Japanese words translate to: "Doctor, Teacher, Lawyer, Businessman, College Professor." Sight: 4.5" x 7.75"; frame: 19.75" x 23"
On verso: Letter of provenance from Lynne Cushman, Lennon's instructor at Berlitz together with a copy of Lennon's attendance record, confirming dates.
Letter states:
"drawings were a device a study device" and "illustrate material materials taught with phonetic Japanese captions." "Both the style and humor typical of John Lennon are evident throughout the drawings. The Japanese phonetics show the kind of associations that were made in order to retain the material."
Condition: chips and scuff marks on black frame, and several scratches on Plexiglas face.
More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in very fine condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or email Guernsey's at auctions@guernseys.com to request a more thorough condition report.
Ink on paper. Created between Nov 3, 1976, and Jan 3, 1977, while Lennon was studying Japanese at Berlitz School of Languages, New York City. The phonetics of the Japanese words translate to: "Doctor, Teacher, Lawyer, Businessman, College Professor." Sight: 4.5" x 7.75"; frame: 19.75" x 23"
On verso: Letter of provenance from Lynne Cushman, Lennon's instructor at Berlitz together with a copy of Lennon's attendance record, confirming dates.
Letter states:
"drawings were a device a study device" and "illustrate material materials taught with phonetic Japanese captions." "Both the style and humor typical of John Lennon are evident throughout the drawings. The Japanese phonetics show the kind of associations that were made in order to retain the material."
Condition: chips and scuff marks on black frame, and several scratches on Plexiglas face.
More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in very fine condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or email Guernsey's at auctions@guernseys.com to request a more thorough condition report.
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