A life-size bronze statue of John Lennon is expected to sell for between £70,000 and £100,000 at an auction on September 29. The statue, located on Penny Lane in Liverpool, is closely associated with the Beatles star and his former bandmate Sir Paul McCartney. Penny Lane is famously known as the inspiration behind the Beatles’ 1967 song of the same name. The sculpture, created by artist Laura Lian, was unveiled in 2018 as a tribute to Lennon and his advocacy for peace. It was installed at Penny Lane in 2022 and has since become a popular landmark for Beatles fans. Standing nearly 6 feet tall, the statue is cast in bronze with a green patina and sits on a large bronze and steel base. Each year, it attracts tens of thousands of visitors who come to pay their respects and enjoy the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic musicians. Laura Lian described the statue as a way to "inspire the new generation and to reignite John and Yoko’s peace mission," referencing Lennon’s activism with his wife, Japanese artist Yoko Ono. The statue will be sold as lot 333 in the Beatles Collection auction at Omega Auctions. This sale comes after Lian’s death in 2024 from an aggressive form of cancer. Following the auction, a replica of the statue will be placed at Penny Lane to continue honoring Lian’s vision. The original statue will be cleaned and repatinated before being collected by its new owner. Dan Muscatelli-Hampson, director of operations and consignments at Omega Auctions, noted that the statue has become a cherished part of Liverpool’s Beatles heritage. He emphasized that the replica will ensure that Lian’s message of peace continues to be celebrated at Penny Lane for years to come.