Signed and numbered limited edition New Orleans Jazz Fest poster by Jack Shure

This item is an illustrative poster featuring a psychedelic Art Nouveau style, commemorating 'Jazz Fest New Orleans'. The central figure is a masked woman in flowing purple and green robes holding a skull, surrounded by stylized yellow smoke or clouds. The text 'JAZZ FEST' is rendered in a distorted, hand-lettered font consistent with 1960s concert poster aesthetics. The artwork is enclosed within an ornate, black-penned floral and leaf border. In the lower right corner, the print is clearly hand-marked with '49/50', followed by the printed name 'JACK SHURE' and the year '2010'. A cursive graphite signature, presumably that of Jack Shure, appears below the printed name. The user describes this as a 'Jazz festival poster signed and numbered 49/50', which is supported by these visible markings, though authenticity of the signature remains unverified. The piece is housed in a decorative gold-toned frame with a purple inner mat. Visually, the print appears to be in good condition with no obvious tears or foxing, though it is viewed through glass. The framing suggests a modern professional mounting.

I have examined the submitted image of the poster identified by the owner as a 2010 Jazz Fest New Orleans limited edition print by Jack Shure. Based on what I can see, the piece displays the intricate psychedelic and Art Nouveau motifs characteristic of posters from this era and event. The visual evidence of a hand-numbered edition (49/50) and a graphite signature suggests a limited production run, which typically commands a premium among collectors of festival memorabilia. However, I cannot verify the authenticity of the signature or the print's exact state of preservation through a photograph; a physical inspection would be required to rule out reproduction or a late-run commercial offset print. The basis for this estimate assumes the owner's attribution is correct and that the print is a genuine 2010 limited edition. In the current market, posters for prominent cultural events like Jazz Fest have a dedicated following, and low edition numbers like '49/50' often increase desirability. The professional framing and matting add to its immediate secondary market appeal. To confirm this value, I would need to examine the paper quality, ink depth, and any embossed stamps or watermarks. If this item were determined to be a later commemorative reproduction or an unsigned copy, the value would likely decrease significantly, potentially to the $50 - $100 range. For a formal valuation, provenance documentation and an in-person authentication of the graphite signature against known exemplars of the artist’s hand would be essential.