NY Times article on auction with original art for Krigstein "Master Race" 0

[bronze johnny]

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2018/11/06/arts/design/master-race-comic-book-auction.amp.html

Edited November 7, 2018 by bronze johnny

[Mr bla bla]

2 hours ago, bronze johnny said:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2018/11/06/arts/design/master-race-comic-book-auction.amp.html

Nice OA for sure. But Id rather have the 9.2 Tec27 they are offerin as well. But thats just me ...

[sfcityduck]

8 minutes ago, Mr bla bla said:

Nice OA for sure. But Id rather have the 9.2 Tec27 they are offerin as well. But thats just me ...

You mean the 9.2 extensively restored and married D27.  You will have many chances to buy as nice or nicer D27s.  But, this chance at the "Citizen Kane" of comic book stories likely comes just once.

I expect a battle royale for Master Race.  The  NYT is way off on its comment on the likely hammer price.  I don't recall there being an $150K estimate, and its already beat that.  It will likely beat that by a fair bit.  After all, Halperin owns the cover (and you would think he would like the interior to accompany it) and Master Race is likely to be sought by several different institutions.  It is a unique piece which transcends the "collectable" status of most comic art, and it truly a piece of fine art.  This is not like the Hulk 180 page by Herb Trimpe (not a fine artist), depicting a superhero who looks like a refugee from the Cats musical, this is art that real museums would want.  Both serious art museums and Jewish cultural institutions.  And Lucas may want it too.  Will be fun to see what happens.

Edited November 7, 2018 by sfcityduck

[Murphman13]

If it goes to a private collector I pray he doesn't split it up and resale it page by page. That would be a travesty to break up that story. 

[AJD]

If my memory is working properly this was once owned by boardie @Mmehdy

[Robot Man]

Yes, I believe he posted about it. I believe he sold it because of the "displayability" of it. I would have to agree. I don't think I would want it on my wall either. Now, that being said, I would happily hang up covers like Vault of Horror #30 or #35. Probably for a lot less money. It should go to a museum I think.