Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 375
Happy Birthday Bach Poster, by Seymour Chwast, 1985, Signed
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$10
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 |
Color poster featuring a whimsical portrait of Johann Sebastian Bach with a cake-like wig adorned with lit candles, holding a cigar. Designed by Seymour Chwast and created in celebration of Bach’s 300th birthday, with text referencing Peter Schickele (P.D.Q. Bach). Published by Push Pin Studios (Pushpin, Lubalin, Peckolick Inc.), reflecting Chwast’s signature playful and illustrative graphic style. Features two signatures.
Dimensions: 24 x 18 inches
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