JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) & YOKO ONO (1933- ). WAR IS OVER! / IF YOU WANT IT. 1969. 30x20 inches,
John Lennon Sale History
View Price Results for John Lennon
Related Movie & TV Memorabilia
More Items from John Lennon
View More
Recommended Entertainment Memorabilia
View More
![1989 Hip Hop Tour Poster LL Cool J Big Daddy Kane Slick Rick: [Rap, Hip-Hop], Nitro World Tour, 89-90, LL Cool J, special guests Big Daddy Kane, with Slick Rick The Ruler featuring MC Ricky Dee and De La Soul, presented by Rush Artist Management, 1989, vintage p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/184/328649/177016457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714770323)
Item Details
Description
JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) & YOKO ONO (1933- )
WAR IS OVER! / IF YOU WANT IT. 1969.
30x20 inches, 76 1/4x50 3/4 cm.
Condition A. Circular blind stamp in lower right corner reading "Lennon Ono, Certified 1970-1974, Original Gallery Ad," with ink notation. Paper.
As part of their activism for peace (which included bed-ins) John Lennon and Yoko Ono launched a major media campaign in 1969, for which they purchased space on large billboards in 12 major cities around the world. The giant signs they pasted up read "War is Over / If You Want It / Happy Christmas from John and Yoko." Flyers with the bold, simple typographic message were distributed to passersby, and smaller posters were printed to be hung in windows of private homes. A savvy and prescient move (some cynics have said it was done for profit), the campaign received a tremendous amount of media coverage. Nevertheless, John and Yoko provided a generation of war-weary youth a new slogan to embrace. In 1971, they released a song "Happy Xmas (War is Over)," which has become a staple on holiday playlists. The other text variant reads "Happy Christmas from John & Yoko" at the bottom. The Poster 664 (var), MoMA 2964.2008.
Artist or Maker
John Lennon
WAR IS OVER! / IF YOU WANT IT. 1969.
30x20 inches, 76 1/4x50 3/4 cm.
Condition A. Circular blind stamp in lower right corner reading "Lennon Ono, Certified 1970-1974, Original Gallery Ad," with ink notation. Paper.
As part of their activism for peace (which included bed-ins) John Lennon and Yoko Ono launched a major media campaign in 1969, for which they purchased space on large billboards in 12 major cities around the world. The giant signs they pasted up read "War is Over / If You Want It / Happy Christmas from John and Yoko." Flyers with the bold, simple typographic message were distributed to passersby, and smaller posters were printed to be hung in windows of private homes. A savvy and prescient move (some cynics have said it was done for profit), the campaign received a tremendous amount of media coverage. Nevertheless, John and Yoko provided a generation of war-weary youth a new slogan to embrace. In 1971, they released a song "Happy Xmas (War is Over)," which has become a staple on holiday playlists. The other text variant reads "Happy Christmas from John & Yoko" at the bottom. The Poster 664 (var), MoMA 2964.2008.
Artist or Maker
John Lennon
Buyer's Premium
- 30% up to $100,000.00
- 25% up to $1,000,000.00
- 17% above $1,000,000.00
JOHN LENNON (1940-1980) & YOKO ONO (1933- ). WAR IS OVER! / IF YOU WANT IT. 1969. 30x20 inches,
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
3 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in New York, NY, usSee Policy for Shipping
Payment
Auction Curated By
Director, Vintage Posters Department
TOP