58245

ALTON KELLEY (American 20th Century) Grateful De

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:1,300.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
ALTON KELLEY (American 20th Century) Grateful De
<B>ALTON KELLEY</B></I> (American 20th Century) <BR><I>Grateful Dead, Skull and Roses,</B></I> 1989, original illustration <BR>Ink on board <BR>8 x 9-1/2in. <BR>Signed lower right<BR><BR>Alton Kelley is a legendary Sixties artist, who in partnership with Stanley "Mouse" Miller formed the celebrated "Mouse Studios" and created some of the best-known album covers and posters of that era. Our consignor tells us that according to artist Alton Kelly, The Grateful Dead intended to use this artwork as a major icon for their 25th anniversary. The band and the artist could not agree on a price for a "blanket use," and therefore, this image was only used "in-house" on stationery, etc., and not for wide-spread commercial purposes.<B>Condition Report:</B> The art is in Excellent condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)