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The composition showcases Moscoso's formal training in design combined with his embrace of Art Nouveau revival and op-art principles. His hand-lettered typography flows organically across the bottom, listing ticket outlets from Sausalito to San Mateo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs one of the 'Big Five' psychedelic poster artists, Moscoso brought academic rigor to the counterculture aesthetic. This piece captures a pivotal moment just days after the Human Be-In, when San Francisco was emerging as the spiritual center of the youth movement. 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Designed by Wes Wilson, often credited as the father of the psychedelic poster, this second-printing is a striking black-and-white design featuring a brooding gargoyle perched over the city. An original first-printing) Wilson’s sharp lettering and gothic imagery capture the transition from Beat counterculture into the emerging psychedelic movement, just months before San Francisco’s scene would explode into national consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lineup itself is pure history: The Grass Roots, an early folk-rock outfit before their chart-topping pop era, played alongside Janis Joplin’s Big Brother and the Holding Company, still in their formative months before fame. The “Buddha from Muir Beach,” a local group with a short-lived presence, rounds out the bill. Sponsored by Family Dog Productions, this concert sits at the root of the Avalon Ballroom’s legendary run and the golden age of psychedelic poster art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, FD-11 remains a highly sought-after piece for collectors, both for its early Family Dog designation and for Wilson’s dramatic, pre-psychedelic type and imagery. It stands as a rare survivor of San Francisco’s 1966 underground scene, just as the Summer of Love was beginning to stir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5\" x 13.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wes Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Very light border wear in upper right border. 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Wilson's flowing female figure, rendered in delicate line work against bold blue and gold, exemplifies the visual language that would define an era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design showcases Wilson's revolutionary approach to concert poster art, blending Art Nouveau sinuousness with the expanded consciousness of the psychedelic movement. His near-illegible lettering transforms text into pure visual experience, while the central eye motif and geometric diamond patterns create hypnotic rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone piece for collectors of San Francisco psychedelic art, this poster documents a pivotal moment when rock music, visual art, and counterculture converged at the Fillmore. The original thumbtack holes attest to its use promoting these historic shows.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 23.5\" x 14.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wes Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age appropriate toning and fading. Tape adhesive in top corners, lower right corner, and lower center border from previous hanging. Two small areas of paper loss. Faint corner folds. Light horizontal printer stripe in left top and bottom quadrant. Faint age spots on woman's face and neck.  Tape residue on verso has been covered with archival tape. 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Against an orange background, Conklin's masterful artistry takes center stage—a mesmerizing composition composed of hundreds of intricately hand-drawn faces. The poster not only captures the essence of the concert but also reflects the bold and innovative spirit of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you admire the poster, take note of the subtle nuances that make Conklin's work truly extraordinary. Amidst the sea of smaller faces, several larger faces emerge, cleverly integrated into the design. And when viewed from a distance, the entire mosaic beautifully forms one grand face, an artistic marvel that reflects Conklin's penchant for creating unexpected and captivating images.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic addition for any music lovers collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0\" x 14.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bill Graham\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Very Good, Age appropriate toning and fading. Small pinholes in top two corners, upper center, and vertically along lower half from previous hanging. Light border and corner wear. 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This poster was only ever printed once, making this BG-130-1 an original first-printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVibrant and bold, the poster bursts with life against a backdrop of striking red. A symphony of purple, green, and black hues swirl together, painting a kaleidoscope of colors that ignite the senses. Your gaze is irresistibly pulled towards the mesmerizing centerpiece, an intricately woven tapestry of lizards, their sinuous forms entwined, gracefully coiling around the lettering in a hypnotic dance. The poster is a visual extravaganza, effortlessly encapsulating the very soul of the music and the era it represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, what sets this poster apart is an intriguing absence, neither Lee Conklin's name nor the No. 130 appears on the artwork, making it a unique deviation from the typical BG poster design. 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With its lively abstract shapes and bold colors, it perfectly captures the zest and joy that Sinalco brings to every sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a vintage collector or just love a pop of color, this piece is sure to brighten up your space with a touch of bubbly charm. Celebrate a legacy of refreshment with a piece of art as timeless as the drink it advertises!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50.0\" x 35.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruedi Kulling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Poster has never been folded. Age appropriate toning, fading and wear. Mild border creasing and edge wear throughout. Minor age spotting in upper left margin. Small border tears of varying lengths  (primarily left border), two larger tears have been repaired on verso. 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The collaboration between designers Rick Griffin and Robert Fried, utilizing Herb Greene's atmospheric band photography, produced what many scholars consider the definitive visual document of San Francisco's proto-psychedelic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Victorian typography and sepia-toned imagery deliberately evoked nineteenth-century American vernacular design, reflecting The Charlatans' pioneering fusion of Americana and psychedelia. This aesthetic, developed during the band's 1965 residency at Virginia City's Red Dog Saloon, predated and influenced the entire San Francisco rock scene. The offset lithographic technique employed allows for subtle tonal gradation in the photographic reproductions while maintaining the bold graphic impact essential to street-level concert promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs primary source documents from the Summer of Love, these posters hold significance beyond their considerable artistic merit. The supporting act rosters, including the 13th Floor Elevators and Blue Cheer, provide a snapshot of the San Francisco music ecosystem at its creative zenith. Complete triptych sets remain rare in the collector market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.75\" x 13.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rick Griffin and Robert Fried\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear and light border creases. Pin holes from previous hanging. Corner wear. Minute paper loss in upper corners from hanging removal. Faint background scuffs. 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Below her, a dreamscape unfolds: billowing clouds part to reveal a radiant sun, while a lone sailboat drifts past a graceful stone bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated during the Summer of Love, this piece captures the psychedelic aesthetic at its most refined, trading the era's typical kaleidoscopic colors for a sophisticated interplay of black ink and negative space. The intricate pen-and-ink technique recalls Aubrey Beardsley and the Vienna Secession, filtered through the expanded consciousness of the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA significant artifact from the moment when the Beatles transformed popular music into high art, this poster brings the mystical imagery of Sgt. Pepper's most controversial song into tangible form. A standout piece for collectors of both Beatles memorabilia and psychedelic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.5\" x 14.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greg Irons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Various areas of background scuffing and faint creases. General border wear. Scattered background scuffs. Light corner wear. 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It was created for Big Brother and the Holding Company with Janis Joplin, Santana, and Chicago Transit Authority at the Avalon Ballroom, June 28–30, 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLofthouse’s surreal, cartoon-like figures shimmer under beams of electric pink and blue light, each character designed to spring from the page and transform a flat poster into a living scene. This playful interactivity captures the anarchic, anything-goes spirit of the Avalon and the wider San Francisco counterculture, where art was never just to be looked at, but experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a first printing, FD-124-OP-1 stands as a rare experiment in concert poster design: a blend of music, humor, and kinetic energy that embodies the psychedelic school of posters at its most imaginative!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.0\" x 14.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Patrick Lofthouse\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. *Note the figures are individually cut out by design. Light border wear. Light creases near top and bottom of cut out from folding as designed. Minor creasing at corners, small horizontal crease in upper left corner. Faint stray printer stripe in head of figures. 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While contemporaries like Wes Wilson and Victor Moscoso drew heavily from Art Nouveau and Op Art traditions, Irons brought an illustrative sensibility rooted in detailed pen and ink work that would later define his underground comics career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition divides into two distinct zones: an upper field of hand-drawn psychedelic typography with characteristic flame motifs emanating from a central dark sphere, and a lower rectangular vignette containing a surrealist tableau. The illustration depicts figures seated around a gaming table, their forms rendered in meticulous crosshatching while supernatural flames rise from their heads to merge with the typographic elements above. This integration of detailed illustration with psychedelic design language distinguishes Irons' work within the Family Dog canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced for performances at the Avalon Ballroom on September 8-10, 1967, this first printing bears the FD80-1 designation and complete production credits including Family Dog's Gough Street address and ticket outlet listings documenting the Bay Area's psychedelic infrastructure. 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Jack Hatfield's design employs a distinctive two-color offset lithograph technique, utilizing deep blue ink on silver-gray stock to create an otherworldly luminosity characteristic of psychedelic visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iconography merits careful analysis: the central composition features multiple falling human figures in various poses of ecstatic abandon, surmounted by a spread-eagle figure reminiscent of Leonardo's Vitruvian Man. The surrounding border incorporates organic, tree-like forms alongside stylized cannabis leaves, situating the work firmly within the visual vocabulary of the counterculture. Hatfield's Art Nouveau influenced hand-lettering integrates text as design element rather than mere information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis first printing (designated 'No 76-1' at lower left) dates precisely to August 1967, advertising performances by Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Other Half, and Melvin Q. The ticket outlet information provides valuable documentation of the Bay Area's psychedelic commerce infrastructure, listing retailers from San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury to San Jose's Discorama. As primary source material for the study of 1960s counterculture, the poster offers both aesthetic significance and historical documentary value.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.0\" x 14.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jack Hatfield\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. 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The work demonstrates Moscoso's academic training in color theory, particularly his deliberate use of complementary hues at equal value to create optical vibration, a technique he refined to evoke the visual experience of psychedelic perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe iconographic program draws upon Egyptian funerary imagery, specifically the nemes headdress and broad collar associated with pharaonic representation. This appropriation of ancient visual language was characteristic of the counterculture's syncretic approach to spirituality and symbolism. The integration of typographic information within the decorative striping represents a sophisticated solution to the tension between legibility and aesthetic impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced for performances on February 10-11 at the Avalon Ballroom, the poster documents a specific moment in San Francisco's musical ecosystem. The credited light artists, Van Meter and Hilyard, remind us that these concerts were multimedia experiences. The ticket outlet listings provide valuable documentation of the Bay Area's countercultural commercial infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.0\" x 14.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Victor Moscoso\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Tape and small pinholes from previous hanging. Repaired abrasion and color touch up in top center. Partial horizontal crease in lower left quadrant. Small background scuffs. Crease in left of head dress. 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The poster advertises performances by Frumious Bandersnatch with Clearlightbuddy at the Avalon Ballroom on June 14, 15, and 16, 1968.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStark's approach here employs a photographic silhouette as its central element, surrounded by intricate doily and lacework patterns that have been posterized into pure black and white. This technique creates an optical complexity that rewards sustained viewing while maintaining immediate graphic impact. The radial arrangement of the band names around the central image follows conventions established by earlier Family Dog designers while achieving a distinctive visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster documents the brief career of Frumious Bandersnatch, a Bay Area band whose reputation has grown considerably since their dissolution, partly due to their association with members who later joined Journey. 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Printed by Tea Lautrec Litho in San Francisco, this offset lithograph demonstrates Conklin's signature approach of embedding text within surrealist organic forms, here spelling 'Fillmore' across a dreamlike landscape populated by miniature motorcyclists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster documents a noteworthy programming decision by Graham, pairing blues patriarch Albert King with Ten Years After, whose guitarist Alvin Lee would achieve fame at Woodstock the following year. Supporting acts Loading Zone, Canned Heat, and Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks round out a bill reflecting the eclectic nature of Fillmore programming. The dual-venue dates (June 24-27 at Fillmore West, June 28-29 at Fillmore East) illustrate Graham's bicoastal business model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConklin's work for the BG series, spanning 1967-1970, is characterized by meticulous pen-and-ink technique and disturbing yet compelling imagery that challenged the more decorative approaches of contemporaries like Wes Wilson and Victor Moscoso.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0\" x 14.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lee Conklin\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Pinholes in outer corners and lower center border from previous hanging. Vertical blemishing above face of right figure. 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Designed by Wes Wilson, the father of psychedelic poster art, this piece announces the Butterfield Blues Band and Charles Lloyd Quartet at Bill Graham's legendary Fillmore Auditorium in January 1967, just days after the historic Human Be-In in Golden Gate Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilson's revolutionary liquid lettering style transforms the band names into flowing organic forms that seem to pulse with energy, while the central photograph of the Butterfield Blues Band anchors the swirling design. The sophisticated purple and olive gold palette creates a hypnotic visual rhythm that perfectly embodies the era's aesthetic. The Butterfield Blues Band was instrumental in introducing electric Chicago blues to rock audiences, while Charles Lloyd's jazz quartet featured a young Keith Jarrett on piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA defining artifact from the birth of the counterculture, this poster represents both significant musical history and the emergence of rock poster art as a legitimate artistic movement. A standout piece for collectors of psychedelic art, rock memorabilia, or San Francisco cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wes Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074513199219,"sku":"P8029","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CV-64-M.jpg?v=1780778881"},{"product_id":"nr-17-blushing-peony-store-ad-by-victor-moscoso-1967","title":"The Blushing Peony by Moscoso (NR-17-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVictor Moscoso's \u003cem\u003eThe Blushing Peony\u003c\/em\u003e showcases the artist's unmistakable psychedelic style in a format created for retail display. Produced for use in department stores, the poster demonstrates how the visual language of San Francisco's counterculture extended beyond concert halls and into commercial spaces during the late 1960s. As one of the \"Big Five\" psychedelic poster artists, Moscoso brought his formal training from the Yale University and the Cooper Union to a body of work that forever changed graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition showcases Moscoso's mastery of color theory, pairing vivid coral tones with electric blues to create the optical vibration that became his signature. Playful Pierrot figures dressed in patterned costumes float across the design, reflecting his fascination with fashion forward and theatrical imagery, and early twentieth-century illustration. The result is both decorative and visually arresting, drawing the viewer into a dreamlike psychedelic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the concert posters for which Moscoso is best known, \u003cem\u003eThe Blushing Peony\u003c\/em\u003e was created as a promotional display piece, making it a fascinating example of how psychedelic aesthetics entered mainstream retail environments. 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This depiction of the sarcoplasmic reticulum transforms the invisible world of muscle cell biology into a visual feast of hot pink, glowing orange, and deep purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGarbell had a brilliant insight: the organic, flowing forms of cellular structures perfectly matched the aesthetic sensibilities of late 1960s psychedelic art. Those pink shapes with their radiating patterns are mitochondria, the powerhouses of the cell, while the surrounding purple network is the specialized membrane system that controls muscle contraction. It is accurate enough to teach from, yet visually arresting enough to stop you in your tracks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese Garbell scientific posters are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate the unique intersection of education and counterculture. Whether you are a biologist, a psychedelic art enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates bold graphic design, this piece delivers. Printed professionally by Cabot Graphic Arts and published by Garbell's own San Francisco enterprise, it is a genuine artifact of a remarkable moment in American visual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.0\" x 23.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ruth Garbell\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. 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Created for a performance featuring Country Joe and the Fish with Terry Reid, Seatrain, and the Brotherhood of Light, this original first-printing presents a fantastical panorama of intertwined nude figures, mysterious creatures, and organic forms that reward extended contemplation. Not to mention, it's horizontal! Incredibly rare across the entire BG series. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConklin's masterful pen work creates a dreamlike landscape where human and animal forms merge seamlessly, anchored by the subtle presence of the Golden Gate Bridge amid the chaos. The vibrant orange-red background and magenta light burst create an almost visionary intensity, while the cream-colored linework maintains remarkable clarity despite its complexity. 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Created for a four-night run featuring Procol Harum, Buddy Miles Express, and Blues Image in early 1969, the imagery depicts a colossal figure consuming a steam train while smoke billows from its crown, a visual metaphor that captures the era's appetite for boundary-breaking experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition exemplifies the San Francisco poster renaissance at its peak. Irons' meticulous linework creates hypnotic textures across the figure's form, while the hot pink and navy color scheme pulses with electric energy. The hand-lettered typography flows organically through the design, each band name rendered in the ornate Art Nouveau-influenced style that defined the Fillmore aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs BG-167 in the legendary Bill Graham series, this re-issue documents a significant moment when British progressive rock met American blues fusion on the Fillmore stage. 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