{"title":"The David Singer Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Singer came up through the Fillmore poster tradition, designing concert bills for Bill Graham's San Francisco venues at the peak of the psychedelic era. Where some of his contemporaries leaned into liquid lettering and dense color, Singer developed a cooler, more surrealist sensibility, often building images around unexpected juxtapositions and precise photographic collage. The period originals shown here are from that run, printed when the shows were happening.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bg-228-op-1-john-mayall-argent-fillmore-mint","title":"John Mayall, Larry Corywell (BG-228-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original first printing of BG-228 captures David Singer's mastery of photomontage at its most cinematic. The striking red-orange field amplifies the blue-toned central image, creating an unforgettable visual that transcends typical concert promotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreated for John Mayall's April engagement at Fillmore West, the poster brings together an impressive bill: Mayall, the British blues godfather whose bands launched countless careers; jazz-rock pioneer Larry Coryell; Buster Bennett; and Rod Argent's newly formed progressive rock ensemble. Little Princess 109 provided the liquid light show that transformed these concerts into total sensory experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece from the legendary Bill Graham poster series, this Singer design exemplifies how San Francisco's rock poster artists elevated commercial graphics into collectible art. The noir-inspired imagery and bold graphic treatment make this a particularly sought-after example.\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 David Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023588319347,"sku":"P7844","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-8156-research-detail-cv-6-m-i4tHAyI78IZbpxKA7L5qWB9G1bM4UQ.jpg?v=1779315575"},{"product_id":"bg-259-op-1-savoy-brown-fillmore-west","title":"Savoy Brown, Sea Train (BG-259-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBG-259 represents David Singer's mature photomontage style during his prolific association with Bill Graham Presents. The composition employs collaged photographic elements: a sculptural torso emerging from erosion-carved badlands, reaching toward a suspended Peace Dollar that functions simultaneously as celestial body and cultural symbol. This synthesis of found imagery into surrealist narrative was characteristic of Singer's departure from the more illustrative approaches of earlier Fillmore artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe December 1970 programming reflects the venue's commitment to diverse musical presentations: British blues-rock (Savoy Brown, Humble Pie), American roots exploration (Ry Cooder), and Eastern classical traditions (Ravi Shankar with Alla Rakha). Printed by Tea Lautrec Litho, the poster displays the refined registration and color saturation achieved through offset lithographic techniques of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a verified first printing bearing the OP-1 designation, this example documents the final year of Fillmore West operations before Graham's decision to close both Fillmore venues in mid-1971. The poster thus occupies a significant position in the chronology of San Francisco's poster renaissance.\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 David Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light corner wear. Faint handling crease in lower left corner. Light diagonal fold in upper left corner. Small square fading near upper right corner. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45023592513651,"sku":"P7845","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CV-8-M.jpg?v=1779314292"},{"product_id":"bg-217-country-joe-fillmore-1970","title":"Country Joe \u0026 The Fish (BG-217-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Fillmore West poster captures the essence of San Francisco's psychedelic rock scene at its creative peak. Designed by David Singer for Bill Graham Presents, this original first-printing (BG-217-OP-1) promotes a four-night run featuring Country Joe and the Fish, whose anti-Vietnam anthem had electrified Woodstock audiences just months earlier. Singer's distinctive collage technique transforms a soldier figure into a surreal statement, complete with pickaxe-topped rifle and the band's namesake fish swimming at his feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe duotone blue palette and flowing Art Nouveau-influenced typography exemplify the mature San Francisco poster aesthetic. Printed by Tea Lautrec Litho, this piece showcases the technical excellence that made these concert announcements into collectible art. Singer created over sixty posters for the Fillmore, and his photographic collage style remains instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of counterculture ephemera, this poster bridges the worlds of commercial promotion and fine art. The imagery carries subtle anti-war undertones that resonated deeply with audiences during the turbulent early months of the new decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.25\" x 13.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Corner creasing. Faint scuffs in margins. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45052759244915,"sku":"P7935","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CV-46-M.jpg?v=1779923955"},{"product_id":"state-theater-opening-night-by-david-singer-1971","title":"State Theater by David Singer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cool promotional poster by David Singer announces the opening of the State Theater in Martinez, California. Created at the height of the San Francisco psychedelic poster movement, the design showcases Singer's masterful synthesis of Art Nouveau elegance and counterculture mysticism. A serene female face gazes from within a circular medallion, her flowing hair transforming into organic swirls that merge with the deep maroon background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSinger, who created some of the most iconic posters for Bill Graham's Fillmore West, brings the same sophisticated aesthetic to this suburban venue. The limited palette of burnt orange, rich brown, and metallic silver demonstrates the refined color sensibility that distinguished his work from the more chaotic psychedelic designs of the era. Printed by Tea Lautrec Litho, the poster represents the moment when San Francisco's visual revolution spread beyond the city into surrounding communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA compelling document of counterculture expansion, this piece captures the spirit of early seventies California when even working-class suburbs sought their own piece of the psychedelic experience. A standout piece for collectors of San Francisco poster art.\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 David Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Scattered light background creases. Various partial diaganol scuffs. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074605211763,"sku":"P8039","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CV-74-M.jpg?v=1780787744"},{"product_id":"aor-4-281-kephyr-ra-by-david-singer-signed-1978","title":"Zephyr-Ra by David Singer (Signed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis mesmerizing mandala by David Singer represents the artist's evolution from his legendary Fillmore poster work into standalone fine art. \"Kephyr-Ra\" fuses ancient Egyptian mysticism with Singer's signature kaleidoscopic collage technique, creating a meditation on cosmic order and spiritual transformation. Four golden cobras radiate from a central cluster of scarab beetles, while winged amulets guard each corner against a vast starfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition draws deeply from Egyptian cosmology: Khepri, the scarab god of the rising sun and rebirth, merges with Ra, the supreme solar deity. Singer transforms these ancient symbols through his characteristic mirrored imagery and precise color gradations, building layers of meaning that reward extended contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDocumented in the Art of Rock catalog as AOR-4.281, this signed print captures a pivotal moment when psychedelic poster art transcended its promotional origins to become collectible fine art. A striking example of late 1970s spiritual aesthetics rendered by one of the era's defining visual voices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.0\" x 24.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Faint crease in upper right border and to outer left of top left scarab. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45146499481715,"sku":"P8187","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/ZE-M.jpg?v=1782936036"},{"product_id":"bill-graham-and-family-dog-poster-5","title":"Humble Pie by David Singer  (BG-280-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original first printing Family Dog concert poster (FD-91-OP-1) announces a November 1967 engagement by The Youngbloods and Mad River at San Francisco's legendary Avalon Ballroom. Designed by Chris Townson, the poster is among the rarest entries in the Family Dog series, as Townson created only two concert posters during his brief contribution to the psychedelic poster movement. Rather than depicting one of the performing artists, he presents a stylized portrait of John Lennon, rendered as a Victorian dandy with round spectacles and his trademark mustache, dramatically revealing a paisley-lined garment centered by a radiant sunburst medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTownson's bold, minimalist composition draws on Victorian illustration and Art Nouveau while embracing the graphic experimentation of San Francisco's psychedelic era. The restrained palette of warm peach, black, red, and yellow creates a striking visual presence, while the flowing hand-lettered typography integrates seamlessly into the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs FD-91-OP-1 in the renowned Family Dog series, this poster captures a defining moment in the late-1960s San Francisco music scene. Printed by Tea Lautrec Litho and retaining its original ticket outlet listing, including counterculture landmarks such as City Lights Books and Mnasidika, it stands as both an exceptional work of graphic design and an important artifact of rock history. A scarce first printing by an artist whose contribution to the Family Dog series was limited to just two posters, it represents a distinctive and highly collectible example of San Francisco psychedelic poster art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.0\" x 14.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Unobtrusive \"fading\" in black background due to uneven print lay. Faint background scuffs. Faint stray printer marks. Partial semi-circle crease in lower right  quadrant, and upper left corner. General border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45234414354547,"sku":"P8277","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_af98c66c-818f-4826-9e0d-e44a72354020.jpg?v=1784239666"},{"product_id":"bill-graham-and-family-dog-poster-singer","title":"Sha-Na-Na by David Singer (BG-240-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking example of David Singer's signature photomontage style for Bill Graham Presents, this 1970 Fillmore West poster (BG-240) weaves Victorian photography into a dreamlike nocturnal scene. A lone horseman surveys the landscape from a rocky outcrop while mysterious figures gather below, bathed in moonlight, with an ornate glass compote anchoring the surreal composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lineup captures a pivotal moment in rock history: Sha-Na-Na brought 1950s nostalgia to the counterculture, Pacific Gas \u0026amp; Electric delivered hard-driving blues rock, while Dan Hicks \u0026amp; His Hot Licks pioneered an eclectic acoustic swing. The mid-week shows featured Traffic at their progressive peak alongside Leon Russell, whose reputation as a session legend was blossoming into solo stardom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted by Tea Lautrec Litho in San Francisco, this poster represents the sophisticated final chapter of the Fillmore era. Singer's contemplative, haunting imagery marked a departure from earlier psychedelic exuberance, reflecting an audience and a movement coming of age. A compelling piece for collectors of concert poster art and San Francisco rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\" x 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair to Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Various background scuffs. Various pin holes in corners. Various areas of creasing and general border wear. Abrasion puncture in upper left center. 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David Singer's artwork is absolutely iconic, transforming classical Greek sculpture into a swirling, dreamlike composition that perfectly captures the sophisticated evolution of psychedelic poster art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly the kind of piece that makes Fillmore collectors obsessive: a first printing with documented provenance, featuring major artists at a pivotal career moment, created by one of the movement's most celebrated designers. The deep cobalt blue against cream paper has remarkable visual presence, while Singer's hand-drawn lettering exemplifies the organic typography that defined the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a serious Fillmore collection, passionate about British Invasion history, or simply appreciate the intersection of graphic design and rock culture, this poster delivers on every level. The four-night November 1970 run it advertises represents the Fillmore West at its peak.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21\" x 14\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e David Singer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45269884502131,"sku":"P8334","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/kinks-m.jpg?v=1784669380"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/collections\/the-david-singer-collection.oembed?page=7","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}