RLM005
Private SellerAustralia
About Artist:
Following the death of John Lennon, Yoko Ono decided to share some of her large collection of John Lennon drawings with the public in 1986 by publishing fine art prints of his drawings and song lyrics for sale through Bag One Arts Inc, the publishing and licensing arm of the estate of John Lennon. These posthumous prints are signed by Yoko Ono.
John Lennon
Aisumasen Im Sorry
- 1979
- 78 x 73 cm
- Fine Art Category: prints
- Medium: Serigraph
- Origin: USA
- Certificate of Authenticity: yes
- Issued by: Bag One Arts Inc
- Provenance: I purchased from Bag One Arts in 1994 I am the original and only owner
- Signed: Signed lower left
- No / Edition: 53 of 300
- Comments:
Aisumasen I'm Sorry, a limited edition serigraph, was originally drawn as a sketch in 1979 as part of the 'Dakota Days series', referencing drawings made from their New York apartment known as 'The Dakota' during the period 1973 to 1980. The serigraph is printed by hand and uses a silkscreen to reproduce fine lines and colours of the artwork. The drawing depicts John and Yoko sit back to back, touching, gaining strength from each other. Tears fall from Yoko's eyes. Johns look registers sadness and introspection. This drawing bears their souls to one another and to us. They sit exposed to the world, their emotions visible in their faces. Two people who are able to love and wise enough to know when to say "I'm sorry". The sketch draws inspiration from an earlier song written in 1973 I'm sorry (Aisumasen), where John Lennon is saying sorry for the pain he caused to Yoko Ono. Colour now completes the drawing where the sun shines and the clouds roll away the mists of pain. The colours surrounding the sketch were selected by Yoko Ono.
This limited edition fine art print is authenticated by the embossed printer and publisher's mark, Yoko Ono Lennon's hand-signature in pencil and John's personal chop mark (patented stamp).
Published by Bag One Arts in 1991
Serigraph on Stonehenge paper
Edition size 300
Signed in pencil by Yoko OnoArtists in the Orient sign their works with an individual, patented stamp known as a chop. John Lennon's which is hand-stamped in red on each edition, was designed by him to read "Like a Cloud, Beautiful Sound."
This particular piece was purchased from the Australian Distributor of Bag One in 1994. I am the Only & Original Owner...#53 out of 300. The Serigraph is printed on Stonehenge Paper and the inside border dimensions are 49 X 57 cm, however the total frame size which contains an outer border surrounding the print together with a Museum Mounted with the frame is 73 x 78 cm. The artwork has a certificate of authenticity.
The prices of the artwork published through Bag One Arts was controlled by Bag One Arts until 2016, with each number piece within an edition having a standardised price. Bag One Arts no longer exists and the price of the artwork is now controlled by market forces. However the last published price of 'Aisumasen I'm Sorry' serigraph released by Bag One Arts in 2016 was $6,000 (US).
Sale
'Aisumasen I'm Sorry' serigraph numbered 53 of 300 is for sale at $3,500 (AUS) Ono. The art piece would be available for collection in Sydney Australia. Any purchase that can't be personally collected will require transportation/packaging arrangements at own cost.
- Price: $3,500.00 AUD
- Seller: RLM005, Australia
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- Artplode ID: 7316
- Artplode Seller ID: 21483
About Artist:
Following the death of John Lennon, Yoko Ono decided to share some of her large collection of John Lennon drawings with the public in 1986 by publishing fine art prints of his drawings and song lyrics for sale through Bag One Arts Inc, the publishing and licensing arm of the estate of John Lennon. These posthumous prints are signed by Yoko Ono.
