1970-BG-237-OP-1-Fillmore West-Grateful Dead Concert Poster-CGC Graded 9.8

closed on Friday, September 6, 2019

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$330.00
Starting bid: $1.00

The work of Fillmore poster artist David Singer is a sub-genre of poster art in itself. Singer’s output was the largest of any single Fillmore poster artist. Initially Singer's photo collage style often gets overlooked as it's not as obvious as some of his predecessor’s illustrations. However with a second look collectors discover the great depth beauty and symbolism in his body of work.

 

Advanced collectors realize that it is just a matter of time before Singer posters increase in value and prestige. This 9.8 graded Grateful Dead poster was made for a historic run of shows by the band. These four nights at the Fillmore were the very first after the release of “Workingman’s Dead” and featured a rare acoustic set each night. The New Riders of the Purple Sage opened for the Dead at these shows. Unimprovable Superb Museum Quality! In February 2019 a lower 9.6 graded example reached $390 in our auction. In any other collectibles market this 9.8 poster would be worth many multiples of the previously sold example!

 

Poster – Grateful Dead Fillmore West
Catalog #BG-237
Grade – CGC 9.8
Bands/Bill – Grateful Dead New Riders of the Purple Sage Southern Comfort
Venue – Fillmore West
City – San Francisco California
Date – 6/4-7/70
Dimensions – 14” x 21 3/32”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Artist – David Singer
Series/Promoter – Bill Graham
Paper Type – Coated Index
Condition Details – Superb Museum Quality! Unimprovable! There are no nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration of any kind. 

 

*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****

 

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