Piece: Original poster promoting 1969 Grateful Dead shows at the Fillmore
Series Number: BG-205
Printing/Date: First (pre-concert), 1969
Performer(s): Grateful Dead, Humble Pie, Flock
Artist(s): David Singer
Venue: Fillmore
Size (framed): 20”x 30”
*AW Condition Assessment: Fine Art Grade
Condition Notes: Structurally, the piece is in excellent condition. Minor staining present in left blue margins and in the word “Brotherhood”. Staining is not immediately apparent.
Framing Materials:
Frame: Black Aluminum
Matting: Custom Cut, Acid-Free Double Mat
Glazing: Tempered Glass (upgrade to Tru Vue Conservation Acrylic or Optium Museum Acrylic available)
Notes: Gallery August West is excited to present this original, first-printing poster promoting a string of December 1969 Grateful Dead shows at the Fillmore. Many collectors consider this piece by David Singer the finest of his concert poster works. The concert itself was equally legendary. Bill Graham, who did not use drugs, was unknowingly dosed by the Grateful Dead and went on to join them on stage, playing drums for most of the night. Authentic pre-concert BG-205s are notoriously difficult to distinguish from later post-concert printings but can be identified by the presence of a black line in the right margin. We have identified several examples of second printings claiming to be first printings currently being offered online, so please be vigilant when shopping for this piece.
Have questions or want more pictures? Reach out via our contact page or send an email to galleryaugustwest@gmail.com.
*Please reference our page - AW Grading System for details on how we assess the condition of our pieces.
Piece: Original poster promoting 1969 Grateful Dead shows at the Fillmore
Series Number: BG-205
Printing/Date: First (pre-concert), 1969
Performer(s): Grateful Dead, Humble Pie, Flock
Artist(s): David Singer
Venue: Fillmore
Size (framed): 20”x 30”
*AW Condition Assessment: Fine Art Grade
Condition Notes: Structurally, the piece is in excellent condition. Minor staining present in left blue margins and in the word “Brotherhood”. Staining is not immediately apparent.
Framing Materials:
Frame: Black Aluminum
Matting: Custom Cut, Acid-Free Double Mat
Glazing: Tempered Glass (upgrade to Tru Vue Conservation Acrylic or Optium Museum Acrylic available)
Notes: Gallery August West is excited to present this original, first-printing poster promoting a string of December 1969 Grateful Dead shows at the Fillmore. Many collectors consider this piece by David Singer the finest of his concert poster works. The concert itself was equally legendary. Bill Graham, who did not use drugs, was unknowingly dosed by the Grateful Dead and went on to join them on stage, playing drums for most of the night. Authentic pre-concert BG-205s are notoriously difficult to distinguish from later post-concert printings but can be identified by the presence of a black line in the right margin. We have identified several examples of second printings claiming to be first printings currently being offered online, so please be vigilant when shopping for this piece.
Have questions or want more pictures? Reach out via our contact page or send an email to galleryaugustwest@gmail.com.
*Please reference our page - AW Grading System for details on how we assess the condition of our pieces.
