closed on Friday, February 19, 2021
Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,440.00
Starting bid: $1.00
Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,440.00
Starting bid: $1.00
| This lot offers what is considered by many collectors to be the most famous concert poster from the 1960’s Rick Griffin’s masterpiece the BG-105. It features what is arguably the best artwork ever rendered for a rock concert poster. This poster works on every level. It was created by the most inventive artist of the genre. It’s promoting the most striking musician of the era at the most famous venue of all! The story behind the poster is that promoter Bill Graham dropped the ball the first time Hendrix played the Fillmore by placing the groundbreaking guitarist third on the bill (BG-69). The next time Hendrix came around it was made clear to Graham by Hendrix management that he needed to make up for his previous lack of judgment. Of course he went straight to Rick Griffin to create the best possible work of art. The rest is history. Original First Printings of this poster in the condition offered here can bring many tens of thousands of dollars. This reprint released shortly after the show but still 50+ years ago represents a more affordable way to acquire this fantastic and world famous work of art. Poster – Jimi Hendrix Fillmore and Winterland Catalog #BG-105 Grade – CGC 8.0 Bands/Bill – Jimi Hendrix John Mayall and Albert King Venue – Fillmore West and Winterland City – San Francisco California Date – 2/1-4/1968 Dimensions - 14 3/64 x 21 43/64" Printing - Post Concert Second Printing RP-2 Artist – Rick Griffin Series/ Promoter - Bill Graham Paper Type - Coated Index 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. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern. *****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.* |