1966-BG-19-OP-1-Michael McClure-The Beard-Fillmore Auditorium Original Poster-CGC Graded 9.2

closed on Friday, July 2, 2021

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$600.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This poster was designed by the late great Wes Wilson for a performance of the Beard at the Fillmore. The Beard was a play by beat playwright Michael McClure and it’s a true gem from the era. Although not a musical event The Beard was a perfect illustration of how inspired young artists pushed the envelope and created a new culture.

 

The main thing that separates these posters from commercially produced collectibles like baseball cards is their TRUE historical importance and value. Michael McClure was one of our nation's most famous and cherished Beat Poets. 

 

Poster – The Beard at the Fillmore Auditorium

Catalog #BG-19

Grade – CGC 9.2

Bands/Bill – The American Theatre performing “The Beard” by Michael McClure

Venue – Fillmore Auditorium

City – San Francisco California

Date – 7/24/66

Dimensions – 13 63/64 x 20 3/64”

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Wes Wilson

Director – Marc Estrin

Series/Promoter – Bill Graham

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 6:00pm eastern.

 

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