Mark Wilkinson (British, born 1952): Original Cover Artwork For The Single Garden Party (The Great Cucumber Massacre)/Margaret By Marillion, 1983, picture sleeve front cover art, airbrush, framed, together with original lyrics handwritten by Fish for Garden Party (The Great Cucumber Massacre), in blue ballpoint on a single sheet of lined paper, titled and annotated Oct 80-Dec 80 Cambride-Ettrickb., a neat, clean draft with some running order/arrangement notations, artwork 15in x 22in (39cm x 56.5cm) Footnotes: Provenance: Marillion's vocalist, Fish, thence to the vendor. Please Note: The manuscript is under copyright and cannot be reproduced or published, or sold separately from the artwork in the future. The second single from Marillion's debut album, Script For A Jester's Tear, Garden Party (The Great Cucumber Massacre) was released in June 1983 and was a Top 20 hit in the UK, reaching No. 16. An illustrator particularly known for his masterful airbrush technique, Mark Wilkinson came to prominence in the 1980s through his cover artworks for Marillion and other bands, such as Iron Maiden and Judas Priest. Sold with copy of artist's certificate. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate £1,500-£1,800
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Jun 15, 2026 7:00 AM EDTLondon, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom





























