1966-FD-38-OP-1–Avalon Ballroom-Big Brother and the Holding Company Concert Poster-CGC Graded 9.6

closed on Friday, October 13, 2017

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,162.00
Starting bid: $100.00

This masterpiece by Victor Moscoso is at the top of the list of the artists contributions to the Avalon Ballroom /Family Dog series. This poster was an early experiment by the artist in the use of opposing colors to create different effects. This poster is prominently displayed in The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. This is one of the classic images of 1960’s Psychedelic Poster Art and as such it has been widely displayed in major art museums throughout the world! This example will provide an amazing value.

The high water mark for this issue was a 9.8 eaxample that realized $1207 4/16.


Poster – Big Brother and the Holding Company Avalon Ballroom
Catalog #FD-38
Grade – CGC 9.6
Bands/Bill – Big Brother and the Holding Company Oxford Circle and Lee Michaels
Venue – Avalon Ballroom
City – San Francisco California
Date – 12/9-11/66
Dimensions – 14 7/32” x 17 31/32”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Artist – Victor Moscoso
Series/Promoter – Family Dog
Paper Type – Vellum
Condition Details – Superb with no apparent flaws. Hard to see what holds this back from a 9.8 grade. There are no nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration of any kind.

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