Lot 99
Jamie Reid (1947-2023)
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (American Express Withdrawn Poster) (Signed)
Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000
Description
Jamie Reid (1947-2023)
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (American Express Withdrawn Poster) (Signed)
Lithograph printed in colours, 1980, signed and inscribed 'A/P' in gold marker, one of five artist's proofs aside from the edition of 50, with an accompanying letter of authenticity from the artist, on wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 694 x 1000mm (27 3/8 x 39 3/8in) (unframed)
This poster was withdrawn owing to legal action taken by American Express against Virgin for unlicensed use of its logo. All posters were meant to have been destroyed.
Description
Jamie Reid (1947-2023)
The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle (American Express Withdrawn Poster) (Signed)
Lithograph printed in colours, 1980, signed and inscribed 'A/P' in gold marker, one of five artist's proofs aside from the edition of 50, with an accompanying letter of authenticity from the artist, on wove paper, the full sheet printed to the edges, sheet 694 x 1000mm (27 3/8 x 39 3/8in) (unframed)
This poster was withdrawn owing to legal action taken by American Express against Virgin for unlicensed use of its logo. All posters were meant to have been destroyed.
