A collection of rare artwork created by members of The Beatles being displayed at a Montgomery County mall through Christmas Eve will add another attraction next week.
Gary Sohmers who appears as an appraiser of collectibles, memorabilia and toys on the PBS television show “Antiques Roadshow,” will be at the “Art of the Beatles” show Tuesday through Thursday at Montgomery Mall, off Routes 309 and 202 in North Wales.
Original art by 'Yellow Submarine' Beatles animator Ron Campbell.
Sohmers will offer free appraisals of Beatles and other rock and roll memorabilia, as well as showcasing and selling his private collection.
“Art of The Beatles” features rare artwork created by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, as well as Beatles fine art photographs, Beatles animation and more. The mall says it is the largest collection of hand-signed Beatles artwork ever assembled.
The show also features Beatles-related works from friends and influences of the band including The Rolling Stones, Elvis, Bob Dylan and more.
John Lennon in Philadelphia in 1975 from Philadelphia rock photographer Scott Weiner.
It is on the mall’s first level next to JC Penney, the show will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays. The exhibit is free.
All of the works also are for sale, ranging in price from $5 to $10,000.
The show is being curated specifically for Montgomery Mall. It does not tour and most of these pieces are only at this show. The show is being presented in conjunction with Classic Rock radio station 102.9 MGK
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