Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$978.00
Starting bid: $1.00
Here we have only the THIRD time we've offered this issue with CGC certification. This poster was designed by Wes Wilson for a performance of the Beard at the Fillmore. The Beard was a play by beat playwright Michael McClure and it’s a true gem from the era. Although not a musical event The Beard was a perfect illustration of how inspired young artists pushed the envelope and created a new culture. This poster is tied for the FINEST example we have ever handled of this highly sought after and super popular issue! Early Original Fillmore posters in this condition are all but impossibe to find now and rapidly growing demand greatly outweighs the tiny supply that have survived in pristine condition!
Since the inception of PAE 10 years ago we have consistently advised collectors to focus on the first 30 issues of the Bill Graham series. History has proved our advise was correct then and we are sticking with it now. These early issues from the first year of the Fillmore Auditorium enjoy tremendous collector demand for the tiny and dwindling supply of high quality examples. We believe they represent amazing values at current price levels.
Poster – The Beard at the Fillmore Auditorium
Catalog #BG-19
Grade – CGC 9.6
Bands/Bill – The American Theatre performing “The Beard” by Michael McClure
Venue – Fillmore Auditorium
City – San Francisco California
Date – 7/24/66
Dimensions – 13 63/64 x 20 3/64”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Artist – Wes Wilson
Director – Marc Estrin
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Condition details – Superb Museum Quality with no visible flaws of any kind. No nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.
*****This Poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****