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Lay, Lady, Lay - Signed Print by Bob Dylan 2018 - MyArtBroker

Lay, Lady, Lay
Signed Print

Bob Dylan

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Medium: Lithograph

Edition size: 495

Year: 2018

Size: H 45cm x W 74cm

Signed: Yes

Format: Signed Print

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Bob Dylan's Lay, Lady, Lay, a signed lithograph from 2018, is estimated to be worth between £300 and £450. This is a rare artwork with an auction history of one sale on 17th June 2023. Over the past five years, the hammer price has shown consistent value, with an average annual growth rate of 2%. The edition size of this artwork is limited to 495.

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Auction Results

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June 2023Tennants Auctioneers United Kingdom

Meaning & Analysis

Lay, Lady, Lay captures the intimate revolution that defined Dylan's late 1960s artistic transformation. The ink drawing of a bed, accompanied by carefully handwritten lyrics, speaks to themes of domestic comfort and personal connection that emerged during his country music phase. Dylan's monochromatic approach highlights his focus on form and line, echoing the straightforward arrangements that characterised the tracks of Nashville Skyline. This piece represents continuity across decades, connecting his exploration of simplified musical structures with equally direct visual expression. The integration of text and image creates intimate dialogue between his songwriting and artistic practice. Originally written for Midnight Cowboy but arriving too late for inclusion, the song's visual counterpart celebrates both romantic intimacy and artistic vulnerability, the bed behaving as both invitation and exposure. This work stands as testament to Dylan's versatility, demonstrating how his poetic sensibilities translate seamlessly between musical and visual mediums whilst maintaining the emotional authenticity that defines his enduring cultural influence.