$640
A collection of Rick Griffin sketches and overlays relating to the Grateful Dead's 25th anniversary in 1990 and used for promotional material. The collection includes a pencil on tracing paper image of a skeletal grim reaper figure holding a scythe in one hand and a guitar aloft in the other. The figure stands between the band's initials "GD" and the number "25." The sketch is mounted and framed. Not examined out of frame. Accompanied by two sketches on tracing paper of the numbers "25" and one sketch also on tracing paper of the letters "GD"; two pencil on tracing paper lettering artwork studies that read "A Quarter of A Century" with an overlay that reads the same; an overlay with the Roman numerals "XXV"; and an overlay with the numbers "25." Frame, 23 by 20 3/4 inches PROVENANCE Acquired from the Estate of Rick Griffin Categories: Rick Griffin
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-12-06
