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This is an iconic, original 1976 concert poster designed by rock artist Phillip Garris. It was created for Bill Graham presents "Day on the Green #8 and #9", a historic co-headlining double bill featuring The Who and the Grateful Dead.Concert Details Date: October 9–10, 1976Venue: Oakland Coliseum Stadium, California The Artwork: The imagery functions as a clever visual pun on both band names: an owl represents "The Who" and a human skull adorned with roses represents "The Grateful Dead", framed in a distinct stone-tombstone motif.Value and Authenticity Guidelines Original prints of this specific poster are highly sought after by music memorabilia collectors. If you are looking to identify or sell a copy, keep these distinct printing runs in mind:First Printing (1976): Limited to approximately 5,000 pieces. They measure roughly 20?? x 28?? and must feature the small printer's credit at the center of the bottom border reading: “©1976 Bill Graham / Tea Lautrec Litho, San Francisco”. Pristine original first prints regularly fetch anywhere from $300 to $1,000+ at auctions.Authorized Second Printing (1979): Bill Graham officially reprinted 2,500 copies a few years later. These typically vary in exact dimension (often larger, around 22.5" x 36") and carry distinct dating markers.Bootlegs: This poster has been extensively counterfeited over the decades. Bootleg replicas are often printed on basic white stock paper, have a slight greenish tint cast over the graphics, and completely omit the bottom Tea Lautrec Litho credit line. |
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