Part of the Beatles legacy in virtual version.
Julian Lennon is auctioning a series of personal memorabilia of his father, John Lennon, in the form of NFTs, certified digital works that are all the rage on the art market, via the Californian house Julien's Auctions on February 7.
The centerpiece of the first batches, the NFT version of the handwritten notes of the song
Hey Jude
is estimated between 50,000 and 70,000 dollars.
Originally titled
Hey Jules
, this Beatles hit was written in 1968 by Paul McCartney to comfort Julian Lennon, who was having a hard time with John Lennon's separation from his mother Cynthia.
Animations and audio commentary
The NFT version of these notes is presented as an animation where the words are gradually inscribed on the page and are accompanied, like each of the lots, by an audio commentary by Julian Lennon placing the object in its historical and sentimental context.
“For me, it's not enough to just look at an image if I'm a buyer.
So I wanted to add something a little more personal, to tell a little story that relates to the image”, explains Julian Lennon.
A John Lennon coat and cape
Julian Lennon is also selling NFTs of the Afghan coat worn by his father on the set of
Magical Mystery Tour
(estimated between $8,000 and $10,000), his black cape from the film
Help
($10,000 to $20,000) and three guitars, including one given by John Lennon for Christmas to his son.
Part of the proceeds from the sale will go to the foundation created by Julian Lennon and will be dedicated to capturing atmospheric CO2 to curb global warming.
No physical souvenirs for sale
Julian Lennon has plans to sell other NFTs from his collection through Julien's Auctions, but has no plans to physically part with his memorabilia.
" No chance !
It represents thirty years spent collecting objects that are very, very personal.
And you know, I didn't have so many things from dad, so I cherish them, ”explains the artist with emotion.
Julian Lennon, both musician and photographer, says he is "intrigued and interested" in this "new form of art".
And if he has not yet taken the plunge, he does not rule out designing NFTs from his photos.
He also spent four years recording a new album which he plans to unveil "the first songs in the spring".
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