John Lennon Lock of Hair Cut During Filming of "A Hard Day's Night" by John O'Gorman W/(5) Documents of Provenance - This is a genuine lock of hair which was cut from John Lennon during off-screen hair cutting sessions during the making of the 1964 film "A Hard Day's Night". According to the accompanying certificate of authenticity, this lock of hair was obtained from the head of the film's makeup department, John O'Gorman. This lock of hair was removed from a pouch of hair swept up by O'Gorman after cutting Lennon's hair on March 25th, 1964, and is mounted on a ready to frame display along with a description of the piece and a photograph of Lennon. The piece will be accompanied by a certificate of origin, letter and certificates of authenticity, certificate of provenance and letter of provenance, which are all issued by Regents Gallery. The letter of provenance shows a photo of the original signed letter from John O'Gorman which states that the hair is from styling cuts of The Beatles during the making of A Hard Day's Night. This piece has excellent investment potential, as collection the hair of famous entertainers has become a booming industry, and in general celebrity hair has been increasing in value over time. In 2017, strands of hair belonging to each of the four Beatles cut during the same hair cutting session sold (in separate lots) for over $10,000. Additionally, in 2016 a lock of John Lennon's hair cut before Lennon began filming "How I Won the War" sold for $35,000. Measurements: 10.25" x 8.5". PLEASE NOTE-PRE-AUCTION SALES: GWS reserves the right to sell any Lot(s) through a negotiated transaction at any time prior to the to conclusion of the auction. If a Lot is sold through a negotiated transaction, it will be withdrawn from the auction. All pre-auction purchases will receive free, overnight, insured shipping. Please email gwsauctions@gmail.com to submit a pre-auction offer.