Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$2,197.00
Starting bid: $100.00
This poster is signed in marker by the artist Rick Griffin.
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 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 can bring many tens of thousands of dollars. This reprint released shortly after the show represents a more affordable way to acquire this fantastic 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 – 2/1-4/68
Dimensions- 13 31/32” x 21 3/4”
Printing- Post Concert Second Printing RP-2
Artist – Rick Griffin
Series/ Promoter - Bill Graham
Paper Type- Coated Index
Condition Details – There is a 1/4" break in the ink break just above the R in Hendrix (Possibly a tear) on the top edge and a 2" crease in the upper right corner parallel to the edge. 100% Original with no restoration.
*****This Poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
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