1968–BG-105-RP-2-Fillmore West and Winterland-Jimi Hendrix Flying Eyeball Concert Poster-CGC Graded 9.8

closed on Monday, April 10, 2017

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,737.00
Starting bid: $100.00

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. This poster represents 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 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.

If this was a First Printing graded 9.8 by CGC it would be a $35 000+ poster. As a reprint we estimate it at $1 000-$2 000. Same legendary poster big difference in price!

Poster – Jimi Hendrix Fillmore and Winterland
Catalog # – BG-105
Grade – CGC 9.8
Bands/Bill – Jimi Hendrix John Mayall and Albert King
Venue – Fillmore West and Winterland
City – San Francisco California
Date – 2/1-4/68
Dimensions- 13 31/32” x 21 3/4”
Printing- RP-2 (Original Reprint)
Artist – Rick Griffin
Series/ Promoter- Bill Graham
Paper Type- Coated Index
Condition Details – Superb. Flawless in all respects.

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