Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$1,920.00
Starting bid: $1.00
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. It’s 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 in the condition offered here can bring many tens of thousands of dollars. This reprint released shortly after the show but still 50 years ago represents a more affordable way to acquire this fantastic and world famous work of art. This 9.8 example is tied of the FINEST we have ever auctioned! Condition freaks take heed! Don't let this opportunity pass you by. A same graded 9.8 example reached $2520 previously in one of our auctions. A specimen of this high grade always creates exciting bidding!
Poster – Jimi Hendrix Fillmore and Winterland
Catalog #BG-105
Grade – CGC 9.8
Bands/Bill – Jimi Hendrix John Mayall and Albert King
Venue – Fillmore West and Winterland
City – San Francisco California
Date – 2/1-4/1968
Dimensions - 14 3/64 x 21 43/64"
Printing - Post Concert Second Printing RP-2
Artist – Rick Griffin
Series/ Promoter - Bill Graham
Paper Type - Coated Index
Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality that is un-improvable in every way. Of course there are no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.
*****This Poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****
* A 20% Buyers Premium will be added to the final hammer price of this lot.*
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