Original sketch by John Lennon of a humorous, anatomically incorrect specimen, unsigned, accomplished in black ink by Lennon on an off-white 7.75 x 9.75 sheet of Apple Corps Ltd. (95 Wigmore Street) letterhead. The drawing depicts a humanoid creature with an irregular assortment of body parts: one arm (or leg), one nose, one eye with nine pupils, three ears, and three mouths. Matted and framed to an overall size of 11.25 x 13.25. Included with the sketch is a signed and handwritten description statement from Lennon’s first wife, Cynthia Lennon (née Powell), who writes: “John Lennon / ‘One Armed Many Featured Creature’ / Pen and ink drawing on Apple Corps Ltd. headed paper / circa 1967-1968.” The drawing very likely dates to 1968; the Beatles moved to Wigmore Street as a temporary address for their headquarters in late January 1968 before moving to their Savile Row, London address in mid July 1968. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. A desirable original drawing from Lennon, whose penchant for absurd art was famously published in his classic books, In His Own Write and A Spaniard in the Works.
Provenance: Christie’s, Pop and Guitars: The Cynthia Lennon Collection, Part II, 1995.
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