Pearl Judge Roy Bean sign

[Lovegun]

I went and checked out this sign that was on Craiglist that was in a consignment shop 5 minutes from me. I thought of Patrick Sullivan (Beast of Burden)
when I saw this, so I texted him a few pictures and of course he said "Hell Yeah!" So Texas guys, what do these usually price at?, and how many others are there? Also what is the time frame? My guess was early sixties, but don't know Pearl stuff at all. It does have some minor damage as seen in the picture.

[Longhorn Mike]

That sign is from the early 60's. Pearl made these from the late 40's through the early 70's. Over the years, they updated the logos, and the frames went from wood, to self framed cardboard, to plastic.

They came in two styles, the Judge Roy Bean like you have and a matador bullfighting scene. In the 70's, the size of the picture was reduced by about a third and a third scene was added featuring Pancho Villa on a horse.

They are not too hard to find. These we're placed in almost every bar or restaurant that served Pearl. Establishments that had a white or black clientele were given a Judge Roy Bean while Hispanic establishments we're given the Matador.

Even though they are available, they are popular, so they go for around $150 - $200 in good condition. If you paid $35, you got a great deal.

- Mike