lb jefferies Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Carlo M said: On a a separate but related topic, Avengers 158 cover is up! One of the best covers Kirby did for Marvel in the '70s, possibly second only to FF200, IMHO. Thoughts on final hammer price? I agree. Definitely one of the very best 70's Kirby. The sky's the limit. Edited September 30, 2019 by lb jefferies typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post artdealer Posted September 30, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2019 4 hours ago, Carlo M said: Makes sense - the poster AND the back cover of the Masterworks book look the same and slightly different from the HA auction. But it is important to know that there is only one penciled version and that that is the one which is being auctioned. Strictly speaking it is not "published". Oh well it is just semantics, is it not? It does look spectacular. On a a separate but related topic, Avengers 158 cover is up! One of the best covers Kirby did for Marvel in the '70s, possibly second only to FF200, IMHO. Thoughts on final hammer price? The short story is, I made a mistake. After doing research, it turns out Sinnott lightboxed the pencils and I sold the original pencils to the consignor after the book was published. Since the original pencils were sprayed with a fixative so the pencils wouldn’t smear. The consignor had Sinnott ink the original, and because it is difficult to erase pencils once the art has been spray fixed, is why you still see pencils. I conveyed this story to Heritage and that is what you see for the listing. MI batman_fan, vodou, Twanj and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo M Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 9 hours ago, artdealer said: The short story is, I made a mistake. After doing research, it turns out Sinnott lightboxed the pencils and I sold the original pencils to the consignor after the book was published. Since the original pencils were sprayed with a fixative so the pencils wouldn’t smear. The consignor had Sinnott ink the original, and because it is difficult to erase pencils once the art has been spray fixed, is why you still see pencils. I conveyed this story to Heritage and that is what you see for the listing. MI Excellent detective work! Now the last piece of info that I think Heritage should provide is when Sinnott did the inks on the page up for auction. The description vaguely says "later". If I were a bidder I would be (marginally) interested in knowing whether the whole piece is vintage 1978 or pencils 1978 and inks - say - commissioned specifically to put the piece up for this auction. It might have an impact on perception of value upon resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdealer Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 6 hours ago, Carlo M said: Excellent detective work! Now the last piece of info that I think Heritage should provide is when Sinnott did the inks on the page up for auction. The description vaguely says "later". If I were a bidder I would be (marginally) interested in knowing whether the whole piece is vintage 1978 or pencils 1978 and inks - say - commissioned specifically to put the piece up for this auction. It might have an impact on perception of value upon resale. Inks were definitely not done in 1978 or 79. While the art was drawn in 78, the book didn’t come out till mid 79. I didn’t sell the original till a couple months later. MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlo M Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, artdealer said: Inks were definitely not done in 1978 or 79. While the art was drawn in 78, the book didn’t come out till mid 79. I didn’t sell the original till a couple months later. MI I have just sent an email to Heritage asking them to provide also the date of the inks in the description. The consignor should know and should be willing to disclose it. Let's see... Ironmandrd and First Upgrade 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Surprised no one has mentioned the Frazetta Gollum piece. A classic piece but how much love will it see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider9698 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 Not a big fan of the painting. Saw it several times when the consignor had it for sale at SDCC about 10 years ago. Will be interesting to see where it closes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 46 minutes ago, batman_fan said: Surprised no one has mentioned the Frazetta Gollum piece. A classic piece but how much love will it see? I think this is a sharp piece and will find a happy home. Not a record breaker but definitely will earn for-the consignor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendgold Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 31 minutes ago, spider9698 said: Not a big fan of the painting. Saw it several times when the consignor had it for sale at SDCC about 10 years ago. Will be interesting to see where it closes. I wonder if this is one of those Frazetta oils like Neanderthals where the dusty browns in the background are actually the masonite of the board he was painting on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider9698 Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 33 minutes ago, glendgold said: I wonder if this is one of those Frazetta oils like Neanderthals where the dusty browns in the background are actually the masonite of the board he was painting on. Glen My recollection is that it is all oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glendgold Posted October 2, 2019 Author Share Posted October 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, spider9698 said: Glen My recollection is that it is all oil. Cool -- good to know. And, not having seen it in person, I have to ask...is that lil' Gollum poking out there to the side of his wrist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cimmerians Purse Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 2 hours ago, glendgold said: Cool -- good to know. And, not having seen it in person, I have to ask...is that lil' Gollum poking out there to the side of his wrist? ... it is a Frazetta... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grapeape Posted October 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2019 FF ANNUAL 2 PAGE 11 KIRBY -- Doom doesn't wait for the mask to cool. This is comic book history. Doom the most compelling and dynamic "villain" in the Marvel Universe. Shame on film makers for failing completely to bring this great character to the big screen properly. " Never again will mortal eyes gaze upon the hideous countenance of Victor Von Doom!" " FROM THIS MOMENT ON, I SHALL BE KNOWN AS.... DOCTOR DOOM!" BCarter27, aokartman, Timely and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Avengers 158 K I R B Y A stunning achievement by the King of Comics delekkerste, lb jefferies and Unca Ben 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Jack Kirby and Chic Stone Fantastic Four Annual #2 Story Page 10 Doctor Doom Original Art (Marvel, 1964). A key moment from "The Fantastic Origin of Doctor Doom", as it recaps the explosion that drove a wedge between Victor Von Doom and Reed Richards. It was the same explosion which scarred his face. It's pure magic from the Lee-Kirby era! Rendered at twice-up scale in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 12.5" x 18.5". Toned, with production oil stains in lower panels. In Very Good condition. Unca Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Wally Wood delekkerste, Unca Ben and Twanj 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 8, 2019 Share Posted October 8, 2019 Good Grief 68 the year of my birth. Lovely strip. Thelonious Monk, batman_fan, Unca Ben and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post grapeape Posted October 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2019 I can't remember a better auction. This one is an absolute stunner. Kirby the all time genius of comic art. Fear DR. DOOM. Jack Kirby and Chic Stone Fantastic Four Annual #2 Splash Page 1 Doctor Doom Original Art (Marvel, 1964). You just don't get may incredible full page vintage early 1960s splash panels of major characters such as this! It was a powerful and moody opening to the tale "The Fantastic Origin of Doctor Doom!" The Monarch of Latveria was a harsh and strict ruler, but this story put a new spin on the dictator and made him an all too human character with foibles and flaws no armor could cover. A special tale crafted by the Lee-Kirby team, and this magnificent page was rendered befittingly at twice-up scale in ink over graphite on Bristol board with an image area of 12.5" x 18.75". There are some minor production oil stains in the image area and surrounding margins. In Very Good condition. thethedew, Twanj, Unca Ben and 6 others 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 This one is pretty nice too. Timely, grapeape, Unca Ben and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 (edited) Heck and Ayers made a hell of a pair!!!!!! Edited October 12, 2019 by grapeape Unca Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
