George Harrison Original Vintage Poster by Richard Avedon, 1967

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George Harrison Original Vintage Poster by Richard Avedon, 1967
1967

About the Item

An original vintage poster of George Harrison from the set of five promotional posters designed by Richard Avedon and printed in England by Waterlow & Sons Limited for Stern Magazine, Germany. Beatles manager Brian Epstein commissioned Richard Avedon to photograph the band and design a set of posters that would visually capture the new psychedelic direction of 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' and 'Magical Mystery Tour.' Following the shoot at a penthouse in Thompson House, 200 Gray's Inn Road, London on 11th August 1967, Avedon distorted four of the polarised images with day-glo overlays and symbolic attributes. The photographs were first published in the 9th January 1968 edition of the US magazine Look, and the posters distributed simultaneously by Look magazine in the US, the Daily Express in the UK and Stern Magazine in Europe, together with a black and white banner poster of the band which became known as the Mount Rushmore poster. With a pull out order form which described the four posters as Flame Bright John, Flower Power Paul, Mystic George and Dove Loving Ringo, fans could send away for the set for 30 shillings. The Stern set were also sold at news stands, rolled and wrapped in plastic. The posters have become seminal images of the late 1960's, transcending the world of music memorabilia and appealing to collectors of art and design alike. Although originally printed in a large open edition, few survive in unused condition. An example of the Stern set is held in the collection of the V&A Museum, London. CONDITION Unfolded, not backed. Tiny ⅛in. tear to upper edge. Minor bumps to corners and creases to edges. The odd handling crease or ding through image. Image and colours excellent.

Creation Year:
1967
Dimensions:
Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 18.75 in (47.63 cm)
Medium:
Paper,Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Pop Art
After:
Richard Avedon (1923-2004, American)
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Unfolded, not backed. Tiny 0.13in. tear to upper edge. Minor bumps to corners and creases to edges. The odd handling crease or ding through image. Image and colors excellent. Unframed. Will ship rolled in a sturdy postal tube.
Gallery Location:
Devon, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: RG000591stDibs: LU2555212590572