AUCTION: Thursday, May 15, 2025, 3:00 PM JST

Condition Summary of Lot 011:
Lots 1001-1115 : M-Live Auction (15 May 12pm JST-)/ Lots 001-104: Sale #250515 (15 May 3pm JST-)

  • High Resolution Image
  • overall
  • signed
  • reverse
  • signed, dated and inscribed 'Life is Beautiful No.X97544173A' on the reverse
  • skinning
  • tape remains
  • tape remains
  • detail
  • skinning
  • minor foxing
  • skinning
  • soiling
  • soiling
  • detail
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Lot 011

Mr. Brainwash
John Lennon

Estimate:
300,000-500,000 JPY

screenprint in colours
signed in pencil, signed, dated and inscribed 'Life is Beautiful No.X97544173A' on the reverse
with full margins
2009
framed
minor foxing, soiling, skinning and tape remaining on the reverse

Image: 72.3×52.4cm Sheet: 76.1×56.8cm

Certificate:
sold with a certificate by the artist (with signature)

▶ Note

▼ Note

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▶ Important Notice

▼ Important Notice

We thank you for your interest in the upcoming sale. Please be advised that all property is sold 'as is' and the condition report is FOR GUIDANCE ONLY. The absence of a reference in the condition report to damage or restoration does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. While we make certain observations on the work, which we trust are helpful, please understand that the report is NOT a comprehensive report prepared by a professional restorer.

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overall

signed

reverse

signed, dated and inscribed 'Life is Beautiful No.X97544173A' on the reverse

skinning

tape remains

tape remains

detail

skinning

minor foxing

skinning

soiling

soiling

detail