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John Lennon Art

British, 1940-1980

John Lennon was a contemporary musician, songwriter, poet, philosopher and artist whose message across all professions was peace and harmony.

Long before he was a celebrated musician with the Beatles, Lennon was studying his first love at the esteemed Liverpool Art Institute. He focused on line drawing, using sumi ink or a pen to create beautiful line illustrations.

Lennon illustrated his three best-selling books that were published in the 1960s. Today his whimsical expressions of humanity are enjoyed by many critics and collectors alike as they are on display in institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Art was another way for Lennon to express the wit, wisdom and whimsy that made him one of the most important cultural figures of our time. As he once said, "If art were to redeem man, it could do so only by saving him from the seriousness of life and restoring him to an unexpected boyishness."

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"In My Life" Hand Written Lyrics
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for John's most personal song "In My Life," first released on "Rubber Soul" by the Beatles in 1965. The lyric o...
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1990s Contemporary John Lennon Art

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"Grow Old With Me"/"Self Portrait" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics/Drawing
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph Diptych of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for John's song "Grow Old With Me," one of the final songs Lennon wrote; it first appeared on "Milk & Hon...
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1990s Contemporary John Lennon Art

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Bed in for Peace, Lithograph by John Lennon
By John Lennon
Located in Long Island City, NY
A lithograph based off of an original drawing that was given to Yoko Ono as a wedding gift, published by his estate (Bag One Arts) in 1986 Date: 1986 Lithograph and chine colle on A...
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1980s Pop Art John Lennon Art

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Lithograph

Signed "Bag One" 1970 Lithograph "Erotic #7"
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Lithograph hand signed by John Lennon's in 1970, this is from the Bag One Portfolio first shown in 1970. The Bag One lithographs were ha...
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1970s Contemporary John Lennon Art

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Screen, Other Medium

"Portrait Of John Lennon" Limited Edition Photograph by Nishi/Yoko Ono
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's portrait. The original photograph was taken by the Lennon's personal photographer in Japan in 1977. The silkscreens were added by Yoko O...
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1990s Contemporary John Lennon Art

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"Portrait Of John Lennon" Limited Edition Photograph by Nishi/Yoko Ono
By John Lennon
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's portrait. The original photograph was taken by the Lennon's personal photographer in Japan in 1977. The silkscreens were added by Yoko O...
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1990s Contemporary John Lennon Art

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Multiple Self-Portrait
By John Lennon
Located in Toronto, ON
Limited Edition Silkscreen on Stonehenge Paper of 300 Certified by Estate of John Lennon and Hand Signed by Yoko Ono. The red seal in the lower right corner is John Lennon's 'Chopmar...
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Late 20th Century John Lennon Art

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Suitors, Lithograph by John Lennon
By John Lennon
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A lithograph depicting a woman and her suitors, drawing by John Lennon, print published by his estate (Bag One Arts) in 1986. Date: 1986 Lithograph on ...
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1980s Pop Art John Lennon Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic John Lennon art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by John Lennon in lithograph, screen print, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large John Lennon art, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Beryl Cook, Chris Ofili, and Simon Claridge. John Lennon art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $700 and tops out at $15,000, while the average work can sell for $4,000.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, John Lennon made art. Although John Lennon is best known as a musician with the band, The Beatles, his influence extends to other mediums of art, including poetry, writing and visual art. Shop a range of John Lennon art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    How much John Lennon's art is worth depends on the type, size, condition and other factors. In 2014, a collection of drawings and manuscripts that Lennon produced for a book sold for $2.9 million at auction. Before he was a celebrated musician with the Beatles, Lennon studied at the esteemed Liverpool Art Institute. He focused on line drawing, using sumi ink or a pen to create beautiful illustrations. Lennon illustrated his three best-selling books that were published in the 1960s. Today, his whimsical expressions of humanity are enjoyed by critics and collectors alike, and his art is in the collections of institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York. To find out how much a specific work by Lennon may be worth, consult a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. Explore a diverse assortment of John Lennon art on 1stDibs.

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