JOHN LENNON Original Drawings and Manuscripts at Sotheby’s New York

Sotheby’s is delighted to announce the auction of this important collection of John Lennon autograph drawings and manuscripts produced by the artist for his critically acclaimed books: In His Own Write (1964) and A Spaniard in the Works (1965). Including 89 lots ranging from $500 to $70,000, this is the largest private collection of John Lennon’s work ever to come to market. The sale coincides with two important landmarks for Lennon: the 50th anniversary of the publication of In His Own Write; and the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ landmark first appearance in America on the Ed Sullivan show, which launched them into the pop stratosphere.

JOHN LENNON ‘You Might Well Arsk’:
Original Drawings and Manuscripts, 1964-65
Sotheby’s New York, 4th June 2014

(more infos downloading the press release)