1970 John Lennon signed Bag One lithograph "Menage a Trois"
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A "Menage a trois" lithograph from John Lennon's Bag One portfolio. The litho is number 236 from a limited edition of 300 and has been hand signed by Lennon in graphite pencil to the lower right. Sepia lithograph printed on Rives BFK paper, measuring approximately 23" x 30". The condition of the piece is VG. There is uniform light toning around the borders from where the lithograph was previously framed beneath a matte. You can just make this out in the images provided. One small area of soiling towards the top left corner. A couple of minor handling creases. Nice bold signature. There are tape remnants along the top and bottom edges of the back of the reverse, again from previous framing.
Note: John Lennon originally created a portfolio of drawings in 1969 which he entitled "Bag One". These drawings depicted John and Yoko's wedding and honeymoon and he presented them to her as a wedding gift. In 1970 he chose 14 drawings from the "Bag One" portfolio to be produced as stone lithographs in a limited edition (of 300) intended to be sold in galleries. He personally signed each lithograph and attended the premier opening in London. When the drawings were released as lithographs they were confiscated by police in several countries because the erotic contents of some of the drawings were considered to be obscene. Although the charges of obscenity never held up in court, many of the lithographs were destroyed by mishandling and John was discouraged from showing his artwork in public for many years after!
Note: John Lennon originally created a portfolio of drawings in 1969 which he entitled "Bag One". These drawings depicted John and Yoko's wedding and honeymoon and he presented them to her as a wedding gift. In 1970 he chose 14 drawings from the "Bag One" portfolio to be produced as stone lithographs in a limited edition (of 300) intended to be sold in galleries. He personally signed each lithograph and attended the premier opening in London. When the drawings were released as lithographs they were confiscated by police in several countries because the erotic contents of some of the drawings were considered to be obscene. Although the charges of obscenity never held up in court, many of the lithographs were destroyed by mishandling and John was discouraged from showing his artwork in public for many years after!
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