Jack Mitchell (American, 1925-2013) Two Contact Sheets with Portraits of John Lennon and Yoko Ono

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Jack Mitchell (American, 1925-2013)

Two Contact Sheets with Portraits of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, 1980. Stamped "© JACK MITCHELL 1980" on the verso, with the photographer's New York studio label affixed to the verso. Gelatin silver prints, sheet sizes 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.8 x 21.5 cm),unframed.
Condition: Minor handling crimps.

N.B. Mitchell photographed Lennon and Ono in November 1980; Lennon was killed several weeks later on December 8. According to a note accompanying the lot, these were among the contact sheets brought to the couple at the Dakota for their review and approval.
Estimate $500-700


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