1985–Robert Crumb-Victor Moscoso-Dan O'Neil-Wild Dogs Original Poster-PAE Graded Near Mint “85”

closed on Friday, April 5, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$300.00
Starting bid: $1.00

We are pleased to offer this rare original poster in our auction for the FIRST time! This collaboration by three of the most important artists of the era was produced in 1985 for Wild Dog Magazine. Dan O’Neil was the organizer of “The Wild Dogs” a small group of cartoonists gathered together to cover the Democratic convention in the San Francisco press. 


Robert Crumb & Victor Moscoso created this piece on commission by the Mitchell Brothers who owned a famous adult entertainment venue in San Francisco. The O'Farrell Theatre was a favorite hangout of Dan O'Neil's gang. During that time Diane Feinstein was mayor and the theater was subjected to raids by Feinstein & the police department several times. So the owners of the theater printed this poster and hung them up in City Hall and lamp posts near the Mayor's home in Pacific Heights. Our records indicate less than 1 000 original printings were produced! 


Robert Crumb is UNQUESTIONABLY the most famous and collected illustrator of the 1960's. He was one of the originators of the underground comix movement. His art is highly irreverent ... often vulgar ... and constantly pushing the boundaries of acceptability. This amazing poster is extra special because renowned poster artist Victor Moscoso has collaborated with Crumb in its design! This ultra rare example is in super clean condition with no tears or pinholes!


Poster – Wild Dogs Robert Crumb Victor Moscoso & Dan O'Neil

Grade – PAE Near Mint 85

City – San Francisco CA

Date – 1985

Dimensions – 18” x 24”

Printing – OP-1 Original First Printing

Series/Promoter – Wild Dog Magazine

Artists - Robert Crumb Victor Moscoso

Condition Details – Super clean with no tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration. Foxing. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00pm eastern.


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