1968–BG-105-RP-2-Fillmore West and Winterland-Jimi Hendrix Flying Eyeball Concert Poster-CGC Graded 9.0

closed on Friday, October 13, 2017

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$989.00
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. 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 9.0

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 2 small pieces of framers tape on the top edge on the reverse. A few light scratches on the upper left edge. There are no nicks cuts tears or restoration of any kind. 100% Original with no restoration.

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

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