1966–BG-35-OP-1-Fillmore Auditorium-Muddy Waters Concert Poster-SIGNED Wilson! CGC Graded 9.8

closed on Friday, May 17, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$600.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This poster is signed in pencil by the artist Wes Wilson!

 

The Legendary Chicago Blues master Muddy Waters was the headliner at this November '66 Fillmore run. The Chess records mainstay was responsible for bringing American roots music to rock star status. Many of the musicians of the era were devotees of the Blues and were heavily influenced by this American treasure.

 

In February 2018 a signed lower 9.4 graded example reached $450 in our auction. This 9.8 example here is in unimprovable superb museum quality condition! Best of all it's SIGNED by Wes Wilson! More and more collectors are coming into the fold with the knowledge that artist signatures add a whole other dimension to their treasures. Read our blog dated 1/20/18 where we discuss the skyrocketing demand for signed material such as this lot!

 

Poster– Muddy Waters Blues Band Fillmore Auditorium

Catalog #BG-35

Grade –  CGC 9.8

Bands/Bill – Muddy Waters Blues Band Quicksilver Messenger Service Andrew Staples

Venue – Fillmore Auditorium

City – San Francisco CA

Date – 11/4-6/66

Dimensions – 13 13/16”x 22 ½”

 Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Wes Wilson

Series/Promoter – Bill Graham

Paper Type – Index

Condition Details - Superb Museum Quality that is unimprovable 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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