Grateful Dead, Family Dog, Fillmore and Psychedelic Concert Posters at Auction Jan 20 2012 A collection of original concert posters featuring the Grateful Dead and other groups, from the Family Dog, Fillmore and other venues will be sold at auction Friday Jan. 20 beginning at 6:00 pm ET.
News-Antique.com - Jan 18,2012 - The selection of approximately 300 lots includes Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, Concert Posters, Woodstock memorabilia, Jackson 5 autographs and Records, among other things.
Artwork by Rick Griffin, Stanley Mouse and Wes Wilson are likened as the Toulouse Lautrec and Pablo Picasso of their era and style which will grow in value as did their predecessors.
Hollywood Memorabilia begins the day at 2:00 pm with posters, costumes and photos, including a collection of original Harpo Marx photographs, with the Rock n Roll beginning at 6:00 pm Eastern time.
Bidding will be in person, on the phone and online. The auction list for online bidding can be found at http://www.proxibid.com/asp/Catalog.asp?aid=46436 ;
Gallery Previews
Tuesday January 17 (10:00 am - 8:00 pm)
Wednesday January 18 (10:00 am - 8:00 pm)
Thursday January 19 (10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Friday January 20 (10:00 am - 6:00 pm)
Also featuring a collection of original early 1970's Concert Photographs of great performers including Led Zeppelin, Queen, Bob Marley, Rod Stewart, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and many others; a 1972 set of in person Jackson 5 autographs with candid photos including publishing rights; Beatles original 1960s record collection of very rare 45s including the 1st Beatles North American Capitol Single, Picture Sleeves, Butcher Cover and Jukebox EPs, plus Lobby Cards, Posters, Lunch boxes and Thermoses, Concert Tickets, Scarce 1962 UK Concert Handbill, Gold Record Award to Paul McCartney fro "Let It Be' from Paul's former manager, Original "A is For Apple" poster from the Beatles Apple Boutique, memorabilia, and ephemera; a collection of original 1960s Rolling Stones 45s and a collection of Stones Concert Posters plus a set of autographs including Brian Jones; Elvis Presley records and autographed LP; Jimi Hendrix concert posters, records, photos and a Gold Record awarded to Chas Chandler; Grateful Dead concert posters, Psychedelic & Concert Posters and Handbills from the Fillmore East and West, Family Dog, Boston Tea Party and other venues, Led Zeppelin concert posters including a rare 1971 Led Zeppelin at Boston Garden Poster, Fillmore West and the 1969 Northern California Folk Rock Festival and Much More.
Some Highlights:
Lot 1785 - Grateful Dead 1966 Concert Poster, BG41, Bill Graham Presents in San Francisco, Fillmore West, December 9-11, 1966, with Big Mama Thornton and Tim Rose, art by Wes Wilson, 2nd printing, 14" x 22 1/8," overall near mint
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=2812&aid=46436&lid=12212470#topoflot
Lot 1786 - Grateful Dead 1967 Denver Concert Poster, Family Dog presents, Sept. 22-23, 1967, with Mother Earth, 14" x 20," marked "No.82-1," 1st printing before the concert, graphic of skull with image of Pigpen in nose by Dennis Nolan, overall near mint condition
http://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?ahid=2812&aid=46436&lid=12212471#topoflot
Lot 1787 - Trip or Freak Grateful Dead 1967 Halloween Concert Poster, "Fantasmagoria Ball," with Quicksilver Messenger Service, Big Brother and The Holdiung Company with Janis Joplin, Winterland in San Francisco, CA, October 31, 1967, blotter acidart with photo image of "Phantom of The Opera" by Alton Kelley, Stanley Mouse and Rick Griffin,
