1999-MXP-51.2-The Cramps-Roseland Theatre Original Concert Poster-CGC Graded 8.0

closed on Friday, June 5, 2020

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$156.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This poster is from the legendary Ultrasounds Collection the most extensive and finest quality collection of concert posters from this era. This lot is amongst the very FIRST posters from the Ultrasounds Collection to be CGC authenticated and graded. As such it’s unique and historically important provenance has been specially designated on the CGC label.

 

The net proceeds of this lot will be donated to the artist of this poster Mike King. King is widely regarded to be the most prolific concert poster artist of all time and the most important artist of this era.

 

PAE is pleased to announce that the winning bidder of this poster will receive a hardbound copy of the classic highly sought after reference on Pacific Northwest concert posters — Maximum Plunder The Poster Art of Mike King a $100 Value -- Yours FREE!

 

Psychobilly pioneers The Cramps headlined this show at the Roseland in Portland and this poster was produced by artist Mike King to promote the 1999 event. The Cramps got their start in New York many years prior during CBGB's early punk scene with other emerging acts like the Ramones Television and Blondie. This is the first time we’ve offered this Original Poster in our auction! It was produced for hanging on telephone poles record store windows ticket agencies and coffee houses around town. 100% Original with no restoration!

 

Poster – The Cramps
Grade – CGC 8.0
Bands - The Cramps Fabulous Monsters
Venue - Roseland Theater
City – Portland OR
Date – Wednesday November 3 1999
Dimensions – 11” x 17”
Printing - Original Printing
Promoter - Monqui
Artist - Mike King
Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed.

 

***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.*