Color limited edition 23 x 16 print entitled ‘Meet the Beatles,’ taken from an original sketch done by Sutcliffe, numbered #113/175, signed in the lower border in pencil by Pauline Sutcliffe, who is executor of the Stuart Sutcliffe estate and Stuart's sister. The image shows the early Beatles in their ‘Skiffle’ days taken from Sutcliffe's personal sketchbook. Sutcliffe’s historic letter introducing the band is superimposed over the bottom of the painting. In the letter from late March 1960, Sutcliffe who refers to himself as the manager of the band, writes, "This is a promising group of young musicians who play music for all tastes, preferably rock and roll." Sutcliffe begins to refer to the band as the Quarrymen, then crosses it out and writes "The Beatals" - the first time the band ever called themselves by that name. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Sutcliffe’s estate. RRAuction COA.
