Title: Forensically Authenticated John Lennon Signed Composition Page with Original Drawing
Subject: John Lennon (1940–1980), Musician, Songwriter, Artist, Founding Member of The Beatles
Medium: Original marker drawing and signature on composition-page cut
Dimensions: 9.75 x 8.25 in
Back: Blank
Authentication: Professionally and forensically authenticated (documentation available upon request)
Presentation: Custom?designed, museum?grade frame
Description:
A profoundly rare and emotionally charged artifact, this forensically authenticated John Lennon signed composition-page drawing stands as an intimate window into the creative mind of one of the most influential cultural figures of the 20th century. Executed in marker, the artwork features a whimsical portrait of Lennon alongside a woman—captured in Lennon’s unmistakable minimalist line?art style, characterized by fluid contour lines, expressive economy, and emotional immediacy. The drawing is followed by Lennon’s full signature beneath it, accompanied by his famous self?portrait doodle: a simple, circular representation of his face with wire?rim glasses, one of the most recognizable “artist signatures” in modern music and pop culture.

Original drawings by Lennon, particularly those paired with a full signature and rendered in the same hand and marker, are exceptionally scarce and highly sought after. Lennon was known for sketching throughout his career—during interviews, recording sessions, and quiet moments—producing a distinctive artistic style that has become iconic in its own right. This composition page, cleanly cut and preserved on heavy, high?quality paper, showcases both his artistic spontaneity and his sense of humor, humanity, and visual storytelling.

Presented in a custom museum?quality frame built with archival materials, the piece is visually striking, emotionally evocative, and ready for display in a premium collection, gallery, or music room. Its exceptional condition and forensic authentication elevate it to an investment?grade Beatles-era artifact.

Historical Significance:
John Lennon’s influence transcends music. As a founding member of The Beatles, he helped reshape global culture, popular music, and social consciousness. His artwork—playful yet profound—became an extension of his personality, offering a visual counterpart to the lyrical brilliance that defined an entire generation. Authenticated original drawings by Lennon represent some of the most coveted pieces in Beatles memorabilia, as they capture not only his signature but also the imaginative and expressive qualities that made him a singular creative force.

The combination of a clear signature, a full drawing, and Lennon’s self?portrait icon makes this artifact rare even among high?end Beatles collections. It reflects both his artistic legacy and his cultural immortality.

Key Features:
• Forensically authenticated John Lennon signature
• Original marker drawing of Lennon and a woman, executed in Lennon’s iconic minimalist style
• Lennon’s famous self-portrait doodle beneath the signature
• Clean 9.75 x 8.25 in page with no writing on reverse
• Premium custom framing with archival materials
• Investment?grade Beatles artifact suitable for advanced collectors

Condition:
Excellent. Marker lines remain strong and vivid; paper is clean, flat, and intact. Museum?quality framing ensures long?term preservation and visual impact.

Auction Estimate: $48,000 – $64,000

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