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LOT 559

Lot 559

Three 'Chair Session' Photographs of the Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr), Astrid Kirchherr, Hamburg, Germany, November, 1962

Three 'Chair Session' Photographs of the Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr), Astrid Kirchherr, Hamburg, Germany, November, 1962
Lot 559 Details
Three 'Chair Session' Photographs of the Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr), Astrid Kirchherr, Hamburg, Germany, November, 1962

each a gelatin silver print titled 'The Beatles' dated 'Feb. 1963' in pen, and with Electric & Musical Industries Ltd. (later EMI) studio stamp, verso
10 x 8 in — 25.4 x 20.3 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $812.50
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Three 'Chair Session' Photographs of the Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr), Astrid Kirchherr, Hamburg, Germany, November, 1962
  • Three 'Chair Session' Photographs of the Beatles (John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr), Astrid Kirchherr, Hamburg, Germany, November, 1962

CONDITION DETAILS

John Lennon with small paper loss to margin not affecting the image; Ringo Starr with crease to lower left corner; George Harrison in good condition

LOT 559
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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