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Lot #765
Beatles: Stuart Sutcliffe

Remarkable artwork by the original ‘Fifth Beatle’

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Remarkable artwork by the original ‘Fifth Beatle’

Scottish-born artist and musician (1940–1962) best known as the original bassist for the Beatles. Wonderful original black watercolor painting by Sutcliffe on an off-white 4.25 x 7 sheet of sketchbook paper, no date but circa 1960, showing a figure standing inside a room. In fine condition, with a stain at the top edge. Accompanied by a letter of provenance stating that this was removed from a sketchbook that was originally property of the Sutcliffe estate until sold at auction through Bonham’s. The sketchbook this was taken from was used by Sutcliffe while studying at the Liverpool College of Art, during which time he shared a flat with John Lennon. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #443 - Ended December 10, 2014





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