Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$510.00
Starting bid: $10.00
This lot offers an original first printing Postcard for what is considered by many collectors to be the most famous concert poster from the 1960s, Rick Griffin's masterpiece, the BG-105. It features what is arguably the best artwork ever rendered for a rock concert poster.
The postcard of the BG-105 doesn't show up very often for collectors, the last time we auctioned one with CGC certification was 2 years ago sold for $570.00.
This image 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.
--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: BG-105 Postcard
--GRADE: CGC 6.0
--PERFORMERS: Jimi Hendrix, John Mayall and Albert King
--VENUE: Winterland & Fillmore Auditorium
--CITY: San Francisco CA
--DATE: 02/01/68
--PRINTING: OPC-A, Original Pre-Concert First Printing Postcard
--SIZE: 4.47 x 7
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