Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$4,200.00
Starting bid: $10.00
This poster is signed by the artist, the late Wes Wilson!
We are excited to offer a SIGNED example of the ultra-rare FD-7 "Euphoria" original first printing concert poster! There are two pre-concert Original Printings. The OP-1 (offered here) is black and white, and the green OP-2 colored version. Combined, fewer than 500 posters were created, and just a fraction of those exist in ANY condition today. Eric King considers this to be on the same level of rarity as the FD-1 and the FD-2. To be able to offer an original FD-7 OP-1 "Euphoria" Family Dog Postet is an event in itself. Only a handful of these posters have ever been offered publicly in any condition.
The Family Dog Series is one of the sweet spots for serious collectors of Vintage Concert Posters. Avalon Ballroom Posters from 1966 were printed in super small quantities on pulpy acidic paper, and very few have survived over the years. Originally displayed for advertisement, most existing copies of this poster have decayed beyond recognition.
The FD-7's Illustration is nothing short of wild. It has always stood out as an odd poster in terms of design. When compared to other Wes Wilson Posters from 1966, it's in its own league. The performers assembled were mostly marginal bands; however, the poster creates an electrifying image that must have spoken loudly to the acid-soaked patrons of the Avalon.
Wes Wilson only did a handful of posters for Chet Helms and the Family Dog before he went non-stop for Bill Graham. Wilson’s Avalon posters truly stand alone, as they were guided by concepts suggested by the promoter. Alternately, his Fillmore posters allowed more creative freedom and allowed the evolution of Wilson's signature style.
Condition Details: pinholes, toning, staining, tears
--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: FD-7 Big Brother Avalon Ballroom
--GRADE: Fine 57
--PERFORMERS: Big Brother And The Holding Company, Charlatans, Daily Flash, Rising Sons
--VENUE: Avalon Ballroom
--CITY: San Francisco
--DATE: 05/06/66
--DIMENSIONS: 14 x 20
--PRINTING: OP-1, Original Pre-Concert First Printing Poster
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