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Lot #8120
Jimi Hendrix 1960s 'Explosion' Poster by Martin Sharp

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Estimate: $1000+
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Iconic original vintage circa late 1960s color 27.5 x 36.75 psychedelic poster of Jimi Hendrix wailing on his Stratocaster, designed by Australia's foremost pop artist, Martin Sharp, based on a photo taken by Linda McCartney. Often called the 'Explosion' poster due to its subject matter—the shattered Hendrix and his guitar melt and meld into the acid-soaked, Pollock-esque background—it is one of the great artistic images of the era. Small white text along the bottom reads: "MS16 HENDRIX by Martin Sharp / Published by Big O Posters Ltd. 19 Eversleigh Road London SW11 5UY / 01-228-3392 / Printed in England / Big O Posters Inc. Box 6186. Charlottesville VA. 22906. U.S.A. 804-295-0566." Rolled and in fine condition, with subtle scattered surface creases and trivial edgewear.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #648 - Ended November 17, 2022