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Grateful Dead 1986 California Surfing Skeletons Lithograph Signed by Rick Griffin. An original Rick Griffin Grateful Dead lithograph featuring a trio of surfing skeletons (with yes, a red rose on one of the surfboards) against a backdrop of the state of California. This 1986 limited-edition offset litho was signed by the master down in the lower right, numbered "84/500" in the lower left, and embossed by Mouse Studios also in the lower left. Publisher Psychedelic Solution Gallery produced just 500 of these on very thick, high-quality watercolor paper.

This first-ever Heritage offering measures 20" x 26" and grades to Mint condition. From the David Swartz Concert Poster Collection. COA from Heritage Auctions.


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2025
17th Sunday
Internet/Mail Bids: 6
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 187

Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 17, 2025 for: $375.00
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