1970 John Lennon signed Bag One lithograph 'Menage a Trois'
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Menage a trois lithographic print from the 1970 Bag One portfolio, signed by Lennon in graphite pencil to the lower right. The sepia lithograph is printed on Rives BFK paper, measuring approximately 29.75" x 22.5". Limited to a print run of 300, this particular print is labelled "H.C." and from an additional run of 45 Hors de Commerce sets that were produced. These were not available for public sale, but for John to distribute among his family and friends. Very good condition, with a couple of light handling creases. Small pieces of tape to the corners on verso from previous framing.
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 several drawings were considered 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.
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 several drawings were considered 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.
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