{"product_id":"aor-2-207-quicksilver-and-big-brother-by-gut-winterland-1967","title":"Quicksilver Messenger Service","description":"\u003cp\u003eAOR 2.207, designed by the artist known as Gut (Tom Weller), exemplifies the second wave of San Francisco psychedelic poster art as it evolved beyond the earliest Family Dog and Bill Graham productions. This December concert advertisement for Winterland Ballroom presents a sophisticated synthesis of Victorian decorative arts, Art Nouveau typography, and counterculture iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition employs a rigidly symmetrical armature of nested rectangular and circular frames, referencing both Victorian trade card conventions and sacred geometry. At the compositional center, a traditional Christmas wreath has been subverted by the insertion of a peace symbol, creating a visual statement that encapsulates the era's tensions between American tradition and youth rebellion. The chromatic scheme of coral red and forest green maintains holiday associations while the elaborate hand-lettered typography demonstrates the period's rejection of modernist design clarity in favor of ornamental excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe poster documents a significant cultural moment: both headlining acts, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Big Brother and the Holding Company, were among the defining ensembles of the San Francisco sound, and this double bill would have represented a major event on the ballroom circuit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20.0\" x 13.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Faint stray blemish near lower outer right edge of border. 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":45334523150451,"sku":"P8504","price":275.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_4cd216ed-89d9-4b32-aebb-7caf46e9ce51.jpg?v=1786651635","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/aor-2-207-quicksilver-and-big-brother-by-gut-winterland-1967","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}