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Concert Poster News: FD-26 Appears in Rolling Stone!
Our current auction features a stunning copy of the world's most famous concert poster, the FD-26 Skeleton and Roses. As if by chance, the original illustration art that inspired Mouse and Kelley is highlighted in a Rolling Stone article posted on March 4th! The article discusses the original art from which the poster was created, "A Skeleton Amid Roses" by Edmund Joseph Sullivan, and its appearance at the Outsider Art Fair at the Metropolitan House in New York. This was the first time the artwork was displayed for public viewing in over thirty years, as long as it has been under the...
Exciting Items in Our February Mega Sale Auction!
Our February Mega Sale is full of unique and exciting items! Mega sales at PAE are fun treasure hunts. These sales give us the ability to feature items from many different eras, from tons of unique venues, and for more bands and artists than you can imagine. Our current sale contains items from multiple unique categories that present special opportunities to collectors. Here are some items and categories we think are worthy of your attention! 1. Poster Spotlight: 1969 The Who Boston Tea Party Special Edition Mounted Poster We can't discuss this auction without talking about lot #1! This poster is a truly...
Auction Spotlight: 1960s Counterculture Blacklight & Head-Shop Posters
Our current special auction is in full swing! We are pleased to be offering a beautiful assortment of posters from the collection of Mike Stern. Mike is a respected collector of 1960's paper collectibles with a focus on the Woodstock Festival, Beatles paper, and related relics. Here for the first time in one place are offerings from Mike's massive archive of vintage head-shop, blacklight, and 1960's counterculture posters. This auction offers posters that reflect the passions of the era. Mostly Sex and Drugs and Rock N Roll. Also, a dose of political/social messages that are presented with parody and irreverence. Mr. Stern's collection has...
Handbills and Postcards: Small Treasures Prime for Collecting
Many new buyers at Psychedelic Art Exchange tend to gravitate towards the large and sexy posters from the San Francisco ’60s. But, as their wall space fills, many collectors find their way to smaller paper items. Handbills and postcards present a wonderful opportunity to new collectors and veterans alike. They provide collectors with the same amazing decades-old artwork as the accompanying concert posters while being smaller and easier to store and frame, and are often obtainable for a far less hefty price tag. It is a well-known fact in the collectibles world that these smaller items are far easier to...
PAE's Picks for the January 2022 Mega Sale
Our January Mega Sale is in full swing here at PAE! As always, our Mega auction is the showcase for the entire spectrum of rock and roll paper collectibles, original art and related ephemera. The material offered spans multiple decades and covers a wide swath of musical genres! Here are a few items that we're really excited about and think you should keep your eyes on. 1. 1969 AOR-3.1 Woodstock Fest Original Large Poster This classic original printing poster was produced in two different sizes. This is the highly coveted LARGE version! The Woodstock Music and Arts Festival is legendary. It represented the...