Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$150.00
Starting bid: $50.00
Legendary Texas artist Jim Franklin created the Armadillo as the counter culture alternative to the macho Texas Longhorn. The Armadillo became instantly popular. In fact in this ear the University of Texas student voted to change the university symbol from the Longhorns to the Armadillos. The regents and the alums had other ideas.
Armadillio World Headquarters posters are currently enjoying top collector demand. This can be attributed to several reasons including scarcity historical significance as ground zero in the Texas psychedelic scene and a the recently published book on the venue "Armadillio World Headquarters - A Memoir" by Eddie Wilson with Jesse Sublett and forward by Dave Marsh.
URGENT NOTE- THE WINNER OF ANY ARMADILLO LOT IN THIS AUCTION WILL RECEIVE A COMPLIMENTARY COPY OF THE ABOVE REFERENCED BOOK -- A $35.00 VALUE! ALSO PLEASE DO NOT BID ON THIS POSTER WITHOUT READING OUR RECENT BLOG ON THIS IMPORTANT TOPIC AND VENUE!
In addition to being an Armadillo poster designed by the legendary artist Jim Franklin this lot has survived the past 47 years in virtually unimprovable condition! Museum Quality all the way!
Poster – Pick-A-Pumpkin 1971 Pumpkin Stomp
Grade – PAE Mint “95”
Bands/Bill – Siler with Kesser with Holmes and Street Theatre Jim Franklin and the Annual Pumpkin Stomp.
Venue – Armadillo World Headquarters
City – Austin TX
Date – 10/31/71
Dimensions – 10 3/8 X 16 5/8"
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Series/Promoter – Halloween Armadillo World Headquarters
Artist – Xonk Nilknarf
Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality. 100% Original with no restoration. Super clean with no nicks cuts tears or pinholes. A tiny crease top left keeps this from perfection!
*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****