Original MIRAGE Album cover artwork for sale
 

Hey guys,

Among all of the other stuff I'm getting rid of to go to New Zealand is the original concept artwork for the 1982 MIRAGE album. This LP-sized piece was given to Frank Harding (who I bought it from) by Mick Fleetwood. You can see Harding's name in the credits of "The Chain" box set as being thanked by the band. Harding lived in Australia when I bought this from him in 2001 for quite a hefty price.

Ken Caillat also confirmed it's existence a few years ago when the Penguin had the Q&A session with him. I emailed him pictures of it and he was "fairly sure" he recognized it. He also told me there were several other ideas for covers for that album, including a picture of Earth (ala Eyes of the World).

I am offering it to any of you guys first before I try to sell it privately. Let me know if you are interested. As you can see from the photos, I have had it professionally framed and matted. It was not dry mounted, so you can remove it from the frame if you wish.

Wow, I never bid on anything, and I don't covet momentos and stuff as much as some others, but I actually would want that. It's so.....1981 cheesy Macgoodness that I'm drawn to it. It's even a blend of colors I don't like together. But it's striking, too. I love it. But where would I put it? It probably goes best with the pics/colors I have in the bathroom...
sorry, just out loud musing on it's qualities and uses..... :p You know what else, I really don't like Mirage the album much...now I really want this :laugh: Am I still talking? :confused:

Cool. I have to say I'm glad they went with we've come to know and love. It kinda looks like someone puked on our favorite band. :nod: