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        • Original 1967 Wes Wilson Election Poster Morrison Mayor
          Oct. 19, 2024

          Original 1967 Wes Wilson Election Poster Morrison Mayor

          Est: $300 - $400

          Wilson, Wes 1937 - Morrison for Mayor Offset 1967 20 x 14.1 in. (51 x 36 cm) Printer: no information Condition Details: (A) corner needle holes, cardboard display poster#USA #San Francisco #Post-1945 #Psychedelic

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        • Two Wes Wilson (1937-2020) psychedelic concert posters: The Association BG 18, Bill Graham, Fillmore Auditorium, 1966; 20 1/2"H x 14 1/4"W(poster), 24 1/4"H x 18 1/4"W(frame)
          Jun. 05, 2024

          Two Wes Wilson (1937-2020) psychedelic concert posters: The Association BG 18, Bill Graham, Fillmore Auditorium, 1966; 20 1/2"H x 14 1/4"W(poster), 24 1/4"H x 18 1/4"W(frame)

          Est: $160 - $250

          Two Wes Wilson (1937-2020) psychedelic concert posters: The Association BG 18, Bill Graham, Fillmore Auditorium, 1966; Grass Roots / Daily Flash, Lights by Bill Ham, Family Dog Productions, Avalon Ballroom, 1966. Biography from BahrGallery.com: Wes Wilson's style of filling all available space with lettering, of creating fluid forms made from letters, and using flowing letters to create shapes became the standard that most psychedelic artists followed. It helped put the "psychedelic" in the art. The first clear example of this, and a key piece in Wilson's history, was the poster BG-18, done for a show with the Association at the Fillmore Auditorium (who were riding with the hit song, "Along Comes Mary," referred to in the poster).

          Ripley Auctions
        • Wes Wilson - The Grateful Dead Concert Poster
          Apr. 27, 2024

          Wes Wilson - The Grateful Dead Concert Poster

          Est: $400 - $800

          WES WILSON (1937-2020)The Grateful DeadPoster in black and white14" x 20" inchesBottom text reading: "C Family Dog Productions - 1725 Washington Street, San FranciscoUnknown printing date

          Morgan Auctions
        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). THE BEARD / BY MICHAEL MCCLURE. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). THE BEARD / BY MICHAEL MCCLURE. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) THE BEARD / BY MICHAEL MCCLURE. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm. Condition A: minor creases and abrasions at corners. Paper. "'The Beard,' by Michael McClure, was a popular play that imagined a confrontation between Billy the Kid and Jean Harlow. This was the only production of the play held at The Fillmore, but it was held at many other venues in the area around the same period. The production ended with explicit oral sex between the protagonists, and often resulted in cast member arrests, until the ACLU intervened. Because it was a one-time production, this poster was produced in very limited quantity." Warhol made a film version in this same year. This is the 1st printing, printed on vellum, with a white verso; the 2nd printing has a blue verso. BG-19.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). INDEPENDENCE BALL / QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE / GRATEFUL DEAD. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). INDEPENDENCE BALL / QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE / GRATEFUL DEAD. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) INDEPENDENCE BALL / QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE / GRATEFUL DEAD. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm. Condition A-: minor creases in corners; small stain at bottom edge. Paper. This is the pre-concert 1st printing, with the union logo 72. BG-14. "The Independence Ball was three days of great music that included appearances by three of the top four San Francisco bands: The Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Service and Big Brother & the Holding Co."

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). THE WAILERS "IT'S YOU ALONE" / QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). THE WAILERS "IT'S YOU ALONE" / QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.

          Est: $700 - $1,000

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) THE WAILERS "IT'S YOU ALONE" / QUICKSILVER MESSENGER SERVICE. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm. Condition A-: small tear at bottom edge; minor creases in corners. Paper. This is the pre-concert 1st printing, on vellum, with the union logo 72. BG-11.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). JEFFERSON AIRPLANE / GREAT SOCIETY. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). JEFFERSON AIRPLANE / GREAT SOCIETY. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) JEFFERSON AIRPLANE / GREAT SOCIETY. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm. Condition A-: minor creases in corners; small stains at bottom edge. Paper. This is the pre-concert 1st printing, printed on vellum, with the union logo 72. BG-10. Grace Slick was still the singer for Great Society, but left the band later in 1966.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). [FILLMORE AUDITORIUM / PSYCHEDELIC]. Group of 4 posters. 1966. Sizes vary.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). [FILLMORE AUDITORIUM / PSYCHEDELIC]. Group of 4 posters. 1966. Sizes vary.

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) [FILLMORE AUDITORIUM / PSYCHEDELIC]. Group of 4 posters. 1966. Sizes vary. Condition varies, generally B+: one mounted on board, three paper. Group include: Butterfield Blues Band / Jefferson Airplane / Big Mama Mae Thornton BG-31 (1st printing); Jefferson Airplane / Grateful Dead BG-17 (3rd printing); The Association / Along Comes Mary BG-18 (3rd printing); and The Sound / Jefferson Airplane BG-29 (Type 3 original?). Images available upon request.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). [FILLMORE AUDITORIUM / PSYCHEDELIC]. Group of 4 posters. 1966. Sizes vary.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). [FILLMORE AUDITORIUM / PSYCHEDELIC]. Group of 4 posters. 1966. Sizes vary.

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) [FILLMORE AUDITORIUM / PSYCHEDELIC]. Group of 4 posters. 1966. Sizes vary. Condition varies, generally B+: two mounted on board, one trimmed; two paper. Group include: Bola Sete BG-36 (trimmed, mounted on board, printing # unclear); The Byrds and The Wildflower BG-28 (2nd printing B); Quicksilver Messenger Service / Final Solution BG-7 (2nd printing); and Quicksilver Messenger Service / Lightning Hopkins BG-4 (1st printing). Images available upon request.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). GRATEFUL DEAD / JAMES COTTON BLUES BAND. 1966. 21¼x13½ inches, 54x34¼ cm. West Coast Lithograph Co., San Franci
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). GRATEFUL DEAD / JAMES COTTON BLUES BAND. 1966. 21¼x13½ inches, 54x34¼ cm. West Coast Lithograph Co., San Franci

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) GRATEFUL DEAD / JAMES COTTON BLUES BAND. 1966. 21¼x13½ inches, 54x34¼ cm. West Coast Lithograph Co., San Francisco. Condition A-: small stain at bottom; minor creases and abrasions at edges. Paper. This is the 1st printing. The subsequent printings have a faint horizontal line in the "T" in "Lothar." BG-38.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND. 1966. 19x13½ inches, 48¼x34¼ cm. West Coast Lithograph Co., San Francisco.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND. 1966. 19x13½ inches, 48¼x34¼ cm. West Coast Lithograph Co., San Francisco.

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) CAPTAIN BEEFHEART & HIS MAGIC BAND. 1966. 19x13½ inches, 48¼x34¼ cm. West Coast Lithograph Co., San Francisco. Condition A- / A: small tear at bottom left edge; minor abrasions at edges. Paper. Notably, the name of the band is misspelled - "Beefhart" instead of "Beefheart." This is the pre-concert, 1st printing on coarse stock. BG-34. (2nd printing is 13 11/16 x18 15/16").

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020) & HERB GREENE (1942- ). 13TH FLOOR ELEVATOR / GREAT SOCIETY. 1966. 21x13¾ inches, 53¼x35 cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) & HERB GREENE (1942- ). 13TH FLOOR ELEVATOR / GREAT SOCIETY. 1966. 21x13¾ inches, 53¼x35 cm.

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) & HERB GREENE (1942- ) 13TH FLOOR ELEVATOR / GREAT SOCIETY. 1966. 21x13¾ inches, 53¼x35 cm. Condition A- / B+: multiple pin holes in corners, into margins; minor creases and abrasions at edges. Paper. Photograph portrait of Grace Slick, by Herb Greene, surrounded by Wilson's signature lettering. The advertised weekend marked the debut in the Bay-Area music scene for Roky Erickson's 13th Floor Elevators, from Austin, Texas. Wilson accidentally left the "S" off their name. This is the pre-concert 1st printing; the back glows under blacklight. BG-25.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). LOVE / EVERPRESENT FULLNESS. 1966. 20¼x13¾ inches, 51½x35 cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). LOVE / EVERPRESENT FULLNESS. 1966. 20¼x13¾ inches, 51½x35 cm.

          Est: $600 - $900

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) LOVE / EVERPRESENT FULLNESS. 1966. 20¼x13¾ inches, 51½x35 cm. Condition A-: minor creases and abrasions in corners; small stains at upper left edge. Paper. This is the 1st printing, on vellum, with the union logo. In this printing, the U and R in "Saturday" overlap and the A and U in "August" touch. There is a green dot in the B of "Bill" and a green slash in the T of "Tickets" that is not found in the reprints. BG-21.

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        • WES WILSON (1937-2020). THEM / WITH THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.
          Feb. 29, 2024

          WES WILSON (1937-2020). THEM / WITH THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm.

          Est: $700 - $1,000

          WES WILSON (1937-2020) THEM / WITH THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN. 1966. 20x14 inches, 50¾x35½ cm. Condition A-: minor creases in corners; slight wave in lower left image; pencil notations on verso. Paper. This is the pre-concert 1st printing, on vellum, with the union logo 221. BG-20. "Them, with Van Morrison, advertised one of its last 1966 U.S. tour appearances here with Marin County band, Sons of Champlin."

          Swann Auction Galleries
        • WES WILSON OPEN UP AND SEE 1967 EXHIBITION POSTER
          Dec. 17, 2023

          WES WILSON OPEN UP AND SEE 1967 EXHIBITION POSTER

          Est: $200 - $400

          Wes Wilson Open Up and See 1967 Exhibition Poster - May 23, 1967 Psychedelic designed poster promoting the opening of J Walter Thompson's new ofiices in Los Angeles / Matted not framed / Measures: 14"H x 19"W

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        • Family Dog Show #88 Poster (Wes Wilson)
          Dec. 15, 2023

          Family Dog Show #88 Poster (Wes Wilson)

          Est: $200 - $600

          Vintage Family Dog Show #88 poster circa October 1967.  Designed by Wes Wilson.  Poster is framed and is in excellent condition. Please refer to photos for further details. Dimensions: Frame 21" x 15"Poster: 19 1/2" x 13 1/2" Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of Block Auction House specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please contact info@blockauctionhouse.com ALL BUYERS: All sales are final and non-negotiable. Full payment of invoice and removal of goods is required within 10 business days of initial invoice. Failure to remove purchased merchandise within the stated pick-up time frame will result in ongoing storage fees of $10 per lot, per day.

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        • Wes Wilson Fillmore poster
          Oct. 19, 2023

          Wes Wilson Fillmore poster

          Est: $200 - $300

          Heading: (Rock Posters) Author: Wilson, Wes Title: The Chambers Brothers, Quicksilver Messenger Service the Fillmore April 7-9, 1967. Place Published: San Francisco Publisher:Bill Graham Presents Date Published: 1967 Description: Offset lithograph poster. 63x35 cm (24 3⁄4x14"). First printing.First printing of this iconic Wes Wilson design for Bill Graham. BG -58

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        • Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Rock Concert Posters
          May. 31, 2023

          Jefferson Airplane Fillmore Rock Concert Posters

          Est: $100 - $1,000

          A lot with two (2) vintage color offset lithograph concert posters advertising performances for the Jefferson Airplane (active 1965-1973). Both produced circa 1967 with original designs by Wes Wilson (1937-2020), and published by Bill Graham (1931-1991). Includes one (1) third state poster, referred to by collectors as "BG-1," advertising the “Sights and Sounds of the Trips Festival,” a show performed February 4 to 6, 1966 at The Fillmore Auditorium (San Francisco); according to author Tom Wolfe in "The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test" (1968), “the Haight Ashbury era began that weekend.” Accompanied by one (1) second state poster advertising the Jefferson Airplane performing with Great Society (featuring Grace Slick on vocals) and the Heavenly Blues Band, on June 10 and 11, 1966. Both unframed, ships rolled. Larger measures approximately 20" x 14.25" x .1" Condition: Good overall condition having mild age related surface wear. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request. Got something to sell? Contact us at HillAuctionGallery.com

          Hill Auction Gallery
        • Wes Wilson's Wonderland poster, 1966
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson's Wonderland poster, 1966

          Est: $200 - $300

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: Wonderland. Grass Roots / Daily Flash / Sopwith Camel at Avalon Ballroom Place Published: San Francisco Publisher:Bindweed Press Date Published: 1966 Description: Offset-printed poster on vellum. 50.8x36.1 cm (20x14¼”). First printing. Early Family Dog poster with image based on the Philippe Halsman photograph of Salvador Dali. ”Since the ‘60s counterculture extolled the virtues of what the mass culture considered eccentricity, it is appropriate that one of the godfathers of the psychedelic poster art movement was that most brilliantly bizarre and eccentric of 20th century artists, Salvador Dali.” -King FD-15-OP-1.

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        • Two early Family Dog posters by Wes Wilson
          May. 04, 2023

          Two early Family Dog posters by Wes Wilson

          Est: $200 - $300

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: Two Wes Wilson posters for The Family Dog Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: 1966 Description: 2 offset-printed posters. Includes: Paul Butterfield Blues Band and The Quicksilver Messenger Service at Fillmore Auditorium. 50.9x35.5 cm (20x14”). Second printing, Euphoria: The Daily Flash / The Rising Sons Big Brother & the Holding Co. / The Charlatans at Avalon Ballroom. 50.8x35.5 cm (20x14”). Post-show reprint. FD-3-RP-2 and FD-7-RP-3.

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        • Wes Wilson's Otis Rush/Frank Zappa poster
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson's Otis Rush/Frank Zappa poster

          Est: $200 - $300

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: Otis Rush & His Chicago Blues Band / The Mothers / The Morning Glory at Fillmore Auditorium Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: 1967 Description: Offset-printed poster with ”Art Mount” backing under shrinkwrap. 56.7x34 cm (22¼x13½”). Reprint. Pale orange color to the right of the ”S” in Mothers distinguishes the reprint from the original printing of the poster (which should be rust color). A memorable show for those present as Frank Zappa used a movie studio thunder machine as a rhythm instrument. BG-53-RP-2.

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        • Wes Wilson early poster for Family Dog
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson early poster for Family Dog

          Est: $600 - $900

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: The Laugh Cure. The Blues Project / The Sons of Adam / The Quicksilver Messenger Service at Avalon Ballroom Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: 1966 Description: Offset-printed poster on vellum. 50.8x35.5 cm (20x14”). First printing. Early Wes Wilson Family Dog poster for The Blues Project and Quicksilver Messenger Service concert at the Avalon Ballroom. ”On the original printing in the photograph of the woman‘s face half of a fourth tooth is visible. Only three teeth are visible on FD-8-RP-2. On the original a small spot of light is reflected off the flared part of her left nostril.” -King FD-8-OP-1.

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        • Wes Wilson BG-39 Jefferson Airplane, 1966
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson BG-39 Jefferson Airplane, 1966

          Est: $300 - $500

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: Jefferson Airplane / James Cotton Chicago Blues Band / Moby Grape at the Fillmore Auditorium Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: 1966 Description: Offset-printed poster. 56.5x34.2 cm (22¼x13½”). First printing. Wes Wilson Fillmore Auditorium poster for Bill Graham Presents. First printing (with 2” measurement of printing credit). ”This poster was printed on a color wheel so the background of each original printing poster, handbill or postcard is different...The reprints did not employ this technique and are all the same colors.” -King BG-39-OP-1.

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        • Wes Wilson poster for Love & Cptn Beefheart
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson poster for Love & Cptn Beefheart

          Est: $200 - $300

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: Hupmobile-8. Love / Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band / Big Brother & the Holding Co. at Avalon Ballroom Place Published: San Francisco Publisher:Printed by Double-H Press Date Published: 1966 Description: Offset-printed poster on vellum. 50.8x35.5 cm (20x14”). Second printing. Early poster by Wes Wilson for a Family Dog show with a legendary line-up. ”The central image is movie star Greta Garbo from the original MGM film poster for the 1932 movie Mata Hari.” -King FD-9-RP-2.

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        • Wes Wilson's last poster for Bill Graham, 1967
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson's last poster for Bill Graham, 1967

          Est: $300 - $500

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: Grateful Dead, The Paupers, Collage, & Alive at the Fillmore Auditorium Place Published: San Francisco Publisher:Bill Graham Date Published: 1967 Description: Offset-printed poster. 60.7x35.7 cm (24x14”). First printing. Poster was printed in a split-fountain technique tapering from green to pink from top to bottom. Wes Wilson‘s final poster for Bill Graham and the Fillmore with a parting shot toward the former depicting a venomous snake with a dollar sign in its fangs. The May 5 & 6, 1967 performances at the Fillmore Auditorium. BG-62-OP-1.

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        • Wes Wilson poster for McClure's The Beard
          May. 04, 2023

          Wes Wilson poster for McClure's The Beard

          Est: $700 - $1,000

          Heading: Author: Wilson, Wes Title: The Beard by Michael McClure One Performance Only Sun. July 20 Fillmore Auditorium Place Published: San Francisco Publisher: Date Published: 1966 Description: Offset-printed poster. 50.8x35.5 cm (20x14”). Poster for Michal McClure‘s ”nature poem” which evolved into a play - The Beard. It was first performed by the Actors‘ Workshop in San Francisco on December 18, 1965 at the Encore Theater. More than six months after the initial production of the play, it was presented by Bill Graham at his rock venue, the Fillmore Auditorium, on July 24, 1966. Although the poster only has a single performance date, a second planned performance was cancelled after a warning from the police according to McClure. ”The play deals with a sexual encounter in heaven between Jean Harlow and Billy the Kid.” - King BG-19-OP-1. Original printing with white verso.

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        • GRATEFUL DEAD POSTER BY WES WILSON 1986
          Feb. 16, 2023

          GRATEFUL DEAD POSTER BY WES WILSON 1986

          Est: $60 - $80

          Concert poster for the Grateful Dead featuring James Cotton Blues Band and Luther & the Hand People, presented by Bill Graham, on November 18th, 19th, and 20th, 1966 at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, California, artwork by Wes Wilson (1937-2020). 1986 Wes Wilson reprint, 4th printing of this poster. Tape remnants on verso, 20.25 x 13.5 inches

          Fairhill Auction LLC
        • Wes Wilson Buffalo Springfield Fillmore Litho Poster
          Jan. 21, 2023

          Wes Wilson Buffalo Springfield Fillmore Litho Poster

          Est: $100 - $300

          A lithograph poster circa 1967 designed by Wes Wilson (American, 1937-2020) announcing a Buffalo Springfield and Steve Miller Blues Band live concert at the Fillmore in San Francisco. Printed by Creative Lithograph in Oakland. Presented in a frame behind glass.

          Atlanta Auction Gallery, ltd
        • Wes Wilson ''Beatles at Candlestick Park'' 1992 Serigraph
          Mar. 03, 2022

          Wes Wilson ''Beatles at Candlestick Park'' 1992 Serigraph

          Est: $300 - $600

          Wes Wilson (1937-2020 American) ''Beatles at Candlestick Park'' 1992 (RP-6) Serigraph in Colors 26.25''x19'' Image. Pencil signed and numbered 330 of 2500 edition lower margin. Published by Art Rock with COA affixed to verso. Later printed of his 1966 concert poster. Framed 36''x28''. Excellent condition with strong colors. Not examined outside of framing.

          MBA Seattle Auction LLC
        • The Association / Quicksilver Messenger Service. 1966.
          Jul. 20, 2021

          The Association / Quicksilver Messenger Service. 1966.

          Est: $3,000 - $4,000

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937-2020) SIZE: 13 7/8 x 20 in./35.3 x 51 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Supposedly shaped like a human head on fire, this iconic Wilson design announces The Association, Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Grass Roots, and The Sopwith Camel performing at the Fillmore Auditorium. According to King, “This is perhaps the best of the pure lettering posters” (p. 329). (Modern; Music; Psychedelic Rock; American)

          Poster Auctions International Inc
        • Grateful Dead. 1966.
          Jul. 20, 2021

          Grateful Dead. 1966.

          Est: $1,200 - $1,500

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937-2020) SIZE: 14 x 22 1/4 in./35.7 x 56.3 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: Wes Wilson only made posters for Bill Graham at the Fillmore from February 1966 to May 1967, when money disputes severed the relationship. This poster is from the midpoint of that fabled run, with the Grateful Dead in their first sole headlining gig at the Fillmore. The idea for this poster is symmetry and balance: the Dead and Big Mama Mae Thornton balancing each other out. Coastal hippies might not have been tuned in to Big Mama Thornton, but she'd recorded the first—and the supremely bluesiest—version of "Hound Dog." (Modern; Music; Psychedelic Rock; American)

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        • Grateful Dead / Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band. 1967.
          Jul. 20, 2021

          Grateful Dead / Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band. 1967.

          Est: $1,200 - $1,500

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937-2020) SIZE: 14 x 22 in./35.5 x 56 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: "Is this face leering or smiling? The poster audience was highly suggestible, and the posters' imagery provided opportunities for widely diverse interpretations. Many people see this as a demonic face. It's the figure's size, perhaps—the looming presence in hot red that flashes a devilish gleam and a wry smirk. Wilson was surprised that people found this face menacing. He had drawn a smiling old man with a twinkle in his eye, inspired by the work of an African artist. Yet it doesn't matter what you see. For the audience, involvement in the art was a trip, and one way or another it took you to where you were coming from" (High Societies, p. 69). Along with two impressive headline acts, this concert was also the San Francisco debut of The Doors. (Modern; Music; Psychedelic Rock; American)

          Poster Auctions International Inc
        • The Blues Project. 1966.
          Jul. 20, 2021

          The Blues Project. 1966.

          Est: $700 - $900

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937-2020) SIZE: 14 1/4 x 20 3/8 in./36.2 x 52 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: This poster marks the first event organized by Family Dog at the Avalon Ballroom. The Blues Project headlined with The Great Society as the opening act; “lights and stuff” were provided by Tony Martin. The photograph of a Native American man was altered to make it look like he’s smoking a joint; this image and the text below it (”May the baby Jesus shut your mouth and open your mind”) would become the official logo for Family Dog. Additionally, this printing is on stock which glows or fluoresces under black light. (Modern; Music; American; Psychedelic Rock)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead Junior Wells and The Doors Fillmore Aud.
          Jul. 17, 2021

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead Junior Wells and The Doors Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €220 - €500

          Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead Junior Wells and The Doors Fillmore Aud. - 35,5x55,5, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-2020)

          Van Sabben Poster Auctions
        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud.
          Jul. 17, 2021

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €180 - €350

          Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud. - 34x54, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-2020)

          Van Sabben Poster Auctions
        • WES WILSON (1937- ). [PSYCHEDELIC ROCK CONCERTS.] Group of 15 posters. 1966-1967. Sizes vary.
          Aug. 27, 2020

          WES WILSON (1937- ). [PSYCHEDELIC ROCK CONCERTS.] Group of 15 posters. 1966-1967. Sizes vary.

          Est: $1,500 - $2,000

          WES WILSON (1937- ) [PSYCHEDELIC ROCK CONCERTS.] Group of 15 posters. 1966-1967. Sizes vary. Condition varies, generally A- / A. Paper. Includes posters for Young Rascals, Jefferson Airplane, Butterfield Blues Band, Grateful Dead, and more. Art of Rock BG-24, 26, 30, 31, 32 (numbered 16), 34 (numbered 18), 35 (numbered 19), 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 46, & 47. Images available upon request.

          Swann Auction Galleries
        • Wes Wilson, Fillmore Poster, 1966
          Apr. 30, 2020

          Wes Wilson, Fillmore Poster, 1966

          Est: $40 - $60

          2nd Printing, Artist: Wes Wilson, Performers: Jefferson Airplane, James Cotton Blues Band, Moby Grape, Date: nov 25 1966, Venue: Fillmore Auditorium, Size: 13 1/2 x 22 3/16 inches

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        • Original 1967 Wes Wilson Election Poster Morrison Mayor
          Mar. 24, 2020

          Original 1967 Wes Wilson Election Poster Morrison Mayor

          Est: $100 - $300

          Artist: Wilson, Wes 1937 -. Morrison for Mayor. Technique: Offset 1967. Size: 20 x 14.1 in. (51 x 36 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) corner needle holes, cardboard display poster. Estimate: $300. Reserve / Starting Price: $100.

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        • Original 1967 Wes Wilson Election Poster Morrison Mayor
          Mar. 10, 2020

          Original 1967 Wes Wilson Election Poster Morrison Mayor

          Est: $100 - $300

          Artist: Wilson, Wes 1937 -. Morrison for Mayor. Technique: Offset 1967. Size: 20 x 14.1 in. (51 x 36 cm). Printer: no information. Condition Details: (A) corner needle holes, cardboard display poster. Estimate: $300. Reserve / Starting Price: $100.

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        • Buffalo Springfield / Steve Miller Blues Band. 1967.
          Feb. 23, 2020

          Buffalo Springfield / Steve Miller Blues Band. 1967.

          Est: $600 - $800

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937- ) SIZE: 13 5/8 x 22 1/2 in./35.3 x 54.5 cm PRINTER: Creative Lithograph, Oakland DESCRIPTION: "Wilson had several polarities in mind as this design took shape: male-female, mind-body, and East-West. The last pairing inspired the colors... The West is cool silver, symbolic of rationalism, materialism, science, and technology. Gold, used for the East, symbolizes warmth and spirituality, though here the color is modified to a tart chartreuse... Here Wilson presents the yin-yang... in the form of a mandala. It is not a static, centrally focused mandala, but a very dynamic one. If the diagonal S-form is studied carefully it may seem to return on itself, like the infinity symbol or a Mobius strip" (High Societies, p. 75). It's also worth noting that the silver ink used here is not just beautiful on its own—viewed under black light, the silver should fluoresce bright purple. (Modern; San Francisco Rock; Music; American)

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        • Grateful Dead / Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band. 1967.
          Feb. 23, 2020

          Grateful Dead / Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band. 1967.

          Est: $800 - $1,000

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937- ) SIZE: 14 x 22 in./35.5 x 56 cm DESCRIPTION: "Is this face leering or smiling? The poster audience was highly suggestible, and the posters' imagery provided opportunities for widely diverse interpretations. Many people see this as a demonic face. It's the figure's size, perhaps—the looming presence in hot red that flashes a devilish gleam and a wry smirk. Wilson was surprised that people found this face menacing. He had drawn a smiling old man with a twinkle in his eye, inspired by the work of an African artist. Yet it doesn't matter what you see. For the audience, involvement in the art was a trip, and one way or another it took you to where you were coming from" (High Societies, p. 69). Along with two impressive headline acts, this concert was also the San Francisco debut of The Doors. (Modern; San Francisco Rock; Music; American)

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        • Jefferson Airplane / Big Brother and the Holding Company ("Tribal Stomp"). 1966.
          Feb. 23, 2020

          Jefferson Airplane / Big Brother and the Holding Company ("Tribal Stomp"). 1966.

          Est: $800 - $1,000

          ARTIST: WES WILSON (1937- ) SIZE: 14 1/8 x 20 1/2 in./36 x 52 cm DESCRIPTION: This poster announces the first Family Dog concert presented by Chet Helms, and reveals the first stylistic backbones of the psychedelic poster aesthetic. The hand-drawn letters bulge and curve around the page as if animated—or as seen during an acid trip. The photograph at center was borrowed from the book "The American Heritage Book of Indians," which would continue to be a source for imagery for many Family Dog posters to come. Though produced in black and white, Wilson hand-colored one copy at the concert, proving his foresight for the brightly colored designs that would soon be created. (Modern; San Francisco Rock; Music; American)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud.
          Feb. 09, 2020

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €220 - €450

          Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud. - 34x54, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud.
          Feb. 01, 2020

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €220 - €450

          Bill Graham presents Grateful Dead, James Cotton Blues Band a.o., Fillmore Aud. - 34x54, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents a.o. Chambers Brothers, Sandy Bill, Fillmore Aud.
          Feb. 01, 2020

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents a.o. Chambers Brothers, Sandy Bill, Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €280 - €550

          Bill Graham presents a.o. Chambers Brothers, Sandy Bill, Fillmore Aud. - 35x62, 1967 by Wes Wilson (1937-)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents The Sound a.o. Jefferson Airplane, Muddy Waters, Fillmore Aud.
          Feb. 01, 2020

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents The Sound a.o. Jefferson Airplane, Muddy Waters, Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €280 - €500

          Bill Graham presents The Sound a.o. Jefferson Airplane, Muddy Waters, Fillmore Aud. - 35x62, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Sam the Sham Grateful Dead, Fillmore Aud.
          Feb. 01, 2020

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Sam the Sham Grateful Dead, Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €160 - €400

          Bill Graham presents Sam the Sham Grateful Dead, Fillmore Aud. - 35x51, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-)

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        • Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Quicksilver Messenger Service Grateful Dead, Fillmore Aud.
          Feb. 01, 2020

          Poster by Wes Wilson - Bill Graham presents Quicksilver Messenger Service Grateful Dead, Fillmore Aud.

          Est: €120 - €300

          Bill Graham presents Quicksilver Messenger Service Grateful Dead, Fillmore Aud. - 35x51, 1966 by Wes Wilson (1937-)

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