1970 John Lennon signed Bag One lithograph "Erotic 1"
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Signed lithograph from John Lennon's Bag One portfolio. This particular sketch is named 'Erotic 1' and is number 236 from a limited edition of 300. It's been hand signed by Lennon in graphite pencil to the lower right. The sepia litho is 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. A couple of small spots of light soiling. The lithograph is laid down on board and is essentially ready to frame. Nice bold signature.
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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