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NIRVANAEXCEPTIONAL LOT — ORIGINAL SIGNED CONTRACT + MEMORABILIAHistoric Documentation Related to Nirvana’s Final Concerts in the United States
Offered here is an exceptional collection of original Nirvana memorabilia and historical documentation, centered around a five-page original contract signed by all three members of the legendary band — Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl — in connection with the historic concerts held at the Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington, on January 7 and 8, 1994.
The lot is further enhanced by an original ALL ACCESS holographic tour pass, an original 1991 promotional photograph of Nirvana, an Original Artwork by Lee Bolton from a limited edition of 300, numbered 3/300 and hand-signed by the artist, as well as a letter of provenance and Certificate of Authenticity.
LOT CONTENTS1. ORIGINAL NIRVANA CONTRACT — FIVE PAGES
Original five-page contract printed on U.S. legal paper, dated August 10, 1993, relating to Nirvana’s scheduled performances at the Seattle Center Arena on January 7 and 8, 1994.
The final page bears the signatures of all three members of Nirvana:
The document is also signed by the relevant parties involved in the organization and promotion of the concerts, including documentation relating to Alex MacLeod, Tour Manager.
This is not simply an isolated autograph. It is an original contemporary contractual document directly connected to Nirvana’s historic Seattle performances.
2. ORIGINAL ALL ACCESS HOLOGRAPHIC TOUR PASS
Original laminated ALL ACCESS tour pass featuring a holographic finish and associated with the tour.
3. ORIGINAL 1991 PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPH
Original 1991 Nirvana promotional photograph, preserved in very good condition.
4. ORIGINAL ARTWORK — LEE BOLTON
Original Artwork created by Lee Bolton, from a limited edition of 300 examples.
This particular example is numbered 3/300 and hand-signed by the artist.
5. LETTER OF PROVENANCE + CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
The lot includes a letter of provenance and Certificate of Authenticity supplied by the original owner, accompanying the collection.
THE SEATTLE CONCERTS — JANUARY 1994
The legendary band Nirvana performed at the Seattle Center Arena in Seattle, Washington, on January 7 and 8, 1994. These historic performances formed part of the tour supporting their acclaimed album In Utero.
Their significance within the history of rock music is considerable.
The Final Concert in the United States
The January 8, 1994 performance was the last concert Nirvana played in the United States before the death of Kurt Cobain in April of that same year.
For this reason, the contract included in this lot carries particular historical significance. It is a document signed months before performances that would ultimately become the final chapter of Nirvana’s live history in the United States.
A Memorable Closing
At the conclusion of the January 8 performance, the members of the band celebrated the end of this leg of the tour with a particularly memorable finale following the encore, during which instruments and elements of the stage setup were destroyed.
This episode has become part of the history and enduring memory surrounding Nirvana’s final Seattle performances.
The Setlist
The performances featured a substantial selection of material from In Utero, including “Radio Friendly Unit Shifter,” “Drain You,” and “Serve the Servants,” combined with major classics from Nevermind and Bleach.
The set also included iconic songs such as “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” “In Bloom,” “Come As You Are,” “Lithium,” “Heart-Shaped Box,” and “All Apologies.”
During the encore, Nirvana also performed their celebrated rendition of “The Man Who Sold the World,” originally written and performed by David Bowie.
The January 8 performance is also particularly significant as the final appearance of cellist Lori Goldston performing with Nirvana.
AN IMPORTANT HISTORICAL DOCUMENT
The centerpiece of this lot is far more than a simple signed item.
It is an original contemporary contractual document, dated August 1993 and signed by Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl, directly relating to the Seattle performances of January 1994.
Its contractual nature gives the piece a particularly compelling character for the serious collector.
The complete lot brings together several different aspects of Nirvana’s history in a single acquisition: original contractual documentation, authentic band signatures, tour-access memorabilia, a 1991 promotional photograph, and contemporary Original Artwork, accompanied by provenance and authentication documentation.
A DISTINCTIVE COLLECTOR’S LOT
This offering goes well beyond conventional music memorabilia.
At its heart is an original five-page contract signed by all three members of Nirvana, directly associated with the January 1994 Seattle concerts, accompanied by a carefully assembled group of additional memorabilia.
The combination of Kurt Cobain + Krist Novoselic + Dave Grohl, an original five-page contractual document, original tour-access memorabilia, a 1991 promotional photograph, and Lee Bolton Original Artwork numbered 3/300 and hand-signed by the artist, makes this a particularly compelling offering for collectors of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, and historically significant rock memorabilia.
The documentation belongs to one of the most significant periods in the band’s history: the In Utero era and the final months of Nirvana’s live career.
LOT DETAILS
Artist: Nirvana
Band members signing: Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Dave Grohl
Contract date: August 10, 1993
Venue: Seattle Center Arena, Seattle, Washington
Concert dates: January 7 and 8, 1994
Tour: In Utero
Contract: Original five-page document
Tour Pass: Original ALL ACCESS holographic pass
Photograph: Original 1991 promotional photograph
Original Artwork: Lee Bolton, limited edition 3/300, hand-signed and numbered
Documentation: Letter of provenance and Certificate of Authenticity
Condition: Very good overall condition
NIRVANA · KURT COBAIN · SEATTLE · 1994
An exceptional collection of original documentation and memorabilia associated with one of the final chapters in Nirvana’s history.
A remarkable opportunity for specialized collectors of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, rock history, and iconic 1990s music memorabilia.
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