Profiles in History Auction on December 11, 2015...
Profiles in History announces the sale of art works by legendary fantasy artist Frank Frazetta from the collection of Doc Dave Winiewicz to be held in their California Auction Gallery on December 11, 2015.
There will be over 80 pieces drawn by Frazetta in this auction.
Without question, the largest offering of museum quality Frazetta artwork to ever come to auction. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire the finest works Frazetta created; painstakingly assembled with care, love and a critical eye by Dr. Dave Winiewicz, the foremost authority on Frazetta in the world and the artist's best friend.
The auction will also include an exciting assortment of Frazetta reference materials, plus signed books and other ephemera, including Frazetta's personal artist pens, pocket knife and drawing pencils.
Amassed for over 40 years, this collection includes 2 Tarzan paintings and a great Lord of the Rings Illustration, "The Witch-king of Egmar," plus the very best of his Canaveral Press Pen & Ink Illustrations. Also featured will be Frazetta's iconic illustrations of "The Lion Queen," "Tarzan," "Conan the Barbarian" and "Flash Gordon."
Additionally, collectors will certainly cherish the limited edition, numbered and signed oversized deluxe catalog that has been lovingly produced for this auction as a permanent record of both Frazetta's creative genius and Doc Dave's archival dedication. This auction is curated by long time Frazetta associate Rob Pistella.
Most of Frazetta's art has been sold privately. Notable sales results include: "Conan the Destroyer" - $1.5 million, "Conan the Conqueror" - $1 million, Weird Fantasy #29 cover - $380,000, John Carter/Swords of Mars - $350,000, Land of Terror - $275,000 and Escape on Venus - $251,000. Winiewicz states, "These results point to one thing, namely, when Frazetta artwork of significant quality is released in the marketplace, it invariably attains significant prices. Outstanding works by Frazetta will always bring top dollar results. He is the finest blue-chip investment in this field. Collectors and investors are strongly drawn to the unique life and energy that radiates from such works. This quality of art is profoundly satisfying."
Interested bidders from around the world can participate at the auction in person, by telephone, fax, submit absentee bids or participate online in real time from anywhere with Internet access across the globe. For more information, please visit profilesinhistory.com.
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