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Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section

Thu, Aug 20, 2026 11:00AM EDT
  2026-08-20 11:00:00 2026-08-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Potter & Potter Auctions Potter & Potter Auctions : Skaters, Punks & Rebels: A Countercultural Cross-Section https://auction.potterauctions.com/auctions/potter-potter/skaters-punks-rebels-a-countercultural-cross-section-23626
This sale includes a cross-section of relics of rebels in music, art, and literature. Highlights include an archive of early skateboarding memorabilia and trophies, Raymond Pettibon fliers, guitars, and material from the collection of Howie Pyro. Also crossing the block will be assorted memorabilia from New York's punk rock headquarters, CBGB. Hey-ho, let's go!
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Lot 607

[CBGB & OMFUG CLUB]. Pair of Large Photographic Portraits of Hilly Kristal, Owner and Founder of CBGB. [Ca. 1990s-2000s].

Estimate: $200 - $400
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$100

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[CBGB & OMFUG CLUB]. Pair of Large Photographic Portraits of Hilly Kristal, Owner and Founder of CBGB. [Ca. 1990s-2000s]. One portrait is an unframed black and white picture of Kristal, taken by Sheyla Baykal Cipriani. This photo approximately 14 x 10 1/2". The other portrait is a color portrait of Kristal outside of CBGB taken by Carol Fonde. Sight approximately 15 1/2 x 19". Framed under glass. Frame size approximately 17 x 21". Kristal (1931-2007) was a legend in the Punk and New Wave movements, creating the CBGB & OMFUG club in which some of the most famous and influential bands got their starts.

Condition

Black and white photo a bit toned with minor edgewear not affecting image. Color photo not examined out of frame. Both are generally fine.

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Authenticated by the Item's Owner, Lisa J. Kristal, Daughter of Hilly Kristal, Owner and Founder of CBGB.