Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 215
Framed Print of the Iconic "Cheap Thrills" album Cover art,
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$25
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Framed print of the iconic "Cheap Thrills" album cover art, originally created by legendary underground cartoonist Robert Crumb for the 1968 album by Big Brother & the Holding Company featuring Janis Joplin.
Auction Description Details
- Subject: The artwork is a vibrant, psychedelic comic-strip-style illustration that served as the cover for one of the most famous albums of the 1960s.
- Artist: Robert Crumb (uncredited on the original 1968 release, but widely recognized as his work).
- Visual Style: Features a multi-panel layout with cartoonish depictions of the band members, song titles like "Piece of My Heart" and "Summertime," and surreal, counter-culture imagery characteristic of the Zap Comix era.
- Frame: The piece is housed in a decorative, white beaded-edge frame.
- Format: Appears to be a high-quality reproduction or poster print, as evidenced by its display in a stylized frame.
- Dimensions: 12x10in
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