Rolling Stones Color Group Portrait Poster
Promotional Poster / Mass-produced Lithographic Print on paper • Unidentified commercial photographer/graphic designer; likely produced for a fan magazine (such as 16 Magazine or Tiger Beat) or as a record insert
Style & Movement
Pop Culture / Rock & Roll Ephemera of the late 1960s Psychedelic/Mod era
Medium & Technique
Offset lithographic printing on standard poster paper stock
Creation Period
Circa late 1960s to early 1970s (Late Brian Jones / Early Mick Taylor era)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 20 x 30 inches; Portrait orientation; Multi-panel fold format
Subject Description
A composite photographic layout featuring a large profile of Mick Jagger in the upper right, with a group portrait of the band members below, including Bill Wyman, Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor (or late-era Brian Jones), and Keith Richards. Includes vertical 'Rolling Stones' typography in blue outline on the left.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; shows significant mechanical wear consistent with age and use
Estimated Market Value
$30 - $75 USD
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired as a fold-out insert from a vintage music magazine or a theatrical/record store promo; private collection
Art Historical Significance
Representing the height of British Invasion aesthetic, these posters are significant artifacts of teen idol culture and the transition of The Rolling Stones into global rock icons. It captures the specific fashion and visual branding of the band's late 60s output.
Notable Features
Distinctive blue-outline vertical 'Rolling Stones' text; visible fold pattern indicates it was originally bound into a publication or folded for retail distribution.
Condition Issues
Visible heavy horizontal and vertical fold lines (creases); edge wear and minor corner bumping; some surface scuffing and micro-tears along folds where paper has thinned; significant curling from storage.
Conservation Recommendations
Flattening under controlled weight; archival mounting/framing using UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the color inks; storage in an acid-free environment.