The Beatles’ Painting Sells for $1.744 Million at Auction
A painting created by all four members of the iconic British rock band The Beatles has sold for a staggering $1.744 million, nearly three times its high estimate of $600,000. The painting, titled “Images of a Woman,” was auctioned on the platform of Christie’s on February 1, 2023.
The untitled painting, often referred to as “Images of a Woman,” is made of acrylic and watercolor and is the only painting in the world that was jointly signed by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The painting was created by the band members during their stay at the Tokyo Hilton Hotel in 1966, where they spent about 100 hours due to concerns about being mobbed if they went out.
After completing the work, the band members donated it to a charity auction, and it was eventually acquired by Tetsusaburo Shimoyama, then president of The Beatles Japan Fan Club. The painting remained in Japan for several decades before leaving the country in 2012 and being auctioned at the New York auction house Weiss. The recent auction at Christie’s saw a round of fierce bidding, leading to the painting’s sale at the high price of $1.744 million.
The painting’s selling price far exceeded its estimated range, and it continues to highlight the enduring legacy and appeal of The Beatles’ work beyond their iconic music. Interested readers and fans of The Beatles are eager to see where the painting will be displayed next following the remarkable auction success.