Lot 47
47
The Beatles
Artist's Resale Right ("Droit de Suite"). Artist's… Read more
The Beatles

Details
The Beatles
Iain Macmillan (1938-2006)
Abbey Road, 1969 [printed later]
Chromogenic print, signed in silver pen recto by the photographer and inscribed AP (artist's proof), aside from the edition of 25
20x16in. (50.8x40.7cm.)
Special notice
Artist's Resale Right ("Droit de Suite"). Artist's Resale Right Regulations 2006 apply to this lot, the buyer agrees to pay us an amount equal to the resale royalty provided for in those Regulations, and we undertake to the buyer to pay such amount to the artist's collection agent. These lots have been imported from outside the EU for sale using a Temporary Import regime. Import VAT is payable (at 5%) on the Hammer price. VAT is also payable (at 20%) on the buyer’s Premium on a VAT inclusive basis. When a buyer of such a lot has registered an EU address but wishes to export the lot or complete the import into another EU country, he must advise Christie's immediately after the auction.

Lot Essay

One of the most legendary album covers of all time, the photo shoot for The Beatles Abbey Road took place on the morning of 8th August 1969. The Beatles crossed the pedestrian crossing to Abbey Road Studios three times back and forth while photographer Iain Macmillan, on a ladder, captured each crossing. This is frame six of the six shots that were taken.

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