1980-Armadillo World Headquarters-Frank Zappa Concert Poster-SIGNED Priest! PAE Graded Mint “95”

closed on Friday, February 21, 2020

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$510.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This poster is signed in pencil by the artist Micael Priest!

 

Armadillo HQ concert posters are red hot in today's marketplace with the appreciation for their rarity and historical importance growing more each day. A recently published book on the venue has further ignited interest. Combining this legendary venue with the incomparable Frank Zappa makes for a concert poster of extreme desirability. This wonderful image was designed by noted Armadillo artist Micael Priest. Best of all this original poster is in Superb Museum Quality condition and SIGNED by the artist!

 

The Armadillo World Headquarters opened in Austin just after the closing of the Vulcan Gas Company. It went on to become the premiere venue in that musically rich city from 1970-1980. This legendary club offered an incredibly eclectic range of performers in its 10 year tenure. The posters from these shows represent one of the greatest collections of poster art available anywhere. 

 

Poster – Frank Zappa in Austin Texas 1980

Grade – PAE Mint “95”

Bands/Bill – Frank Zappa

Venue – Armadillo World Headquarters

City – Austin Texas

Date – 10/16/80

Dimensions – 11 X 16 3/4”

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Series/Promoter – Armadillo World Headquarters

Artist – Micael Priest

Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality with no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.

 

*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****

 

 *A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*