JesterSB

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For those interested in Magic art, there is going to be a show in Vegas dedicated to it. 4 pieces from my personal collection will be on display (you can even see them in the mock-up in the campaign). https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/originalmagicart/magic-art-show-art-exhibition-at-gp-las-vegas-2017/description

Wow! I like this one even better than the other one!

A couple new pieces I recently added to my collection: Greater Gargadon - Rob Alexander - Time Spiral set Wickerbough Elder - Jesper Ejsing - Eventide

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Yeah, I'm guessing $3-5K for the alpha sketches, $5-8K for the portal forests. $3-5K for the other completed magic pieces. Wrath of God and Vesuvan Doppelgänger will go for more...maybe even $10K.

He was one of 25 artists who started the game, and died quite a few years ago.

There are very few people saying this, and most are excited to get a chance at a piece...there should be some available for every budget if there are sketches and such available. The published Magic pieces will be astronomical though ($2-3K floor probably).

If you have a couple grand lying around you can still get one: http://diterlizzi.com/home/magic-the-gathering-original-art-sale/ what are your thoughts on counterfeit cards. I bought a pricey card for the first time in a long time, a mox emerald, and it was a very good fake. Its kind of disturbing to see how close they are getting. Tell a curious non-collector of the cards: How did you discover it was fake? Did you get your payment back? Like he said, the main way to tell is just feeling the card in your hand. Something just feels "off" with the fakes...whether it's the texture, thickness, stiffness, etc.

It passed the light test, black light test, and bend test? http://www.manaleak.com/mtguk/2014/03/how-to-spot-fake-mtg-cards/

According to the "experts", no fake passes all the tests. They are getting closer, but it's hard to replicate 25 year old technology and the cardstock.

If you have a couple grand lying around you can still get one: http://diterlizzi.com/home/magic-the-gathering-original-art-sale/

Some of my recent acquisitions: Kingpin's Pet - Return to Ravnica - Mark Zug Kjeldoran Warrior - Ice Age - Mark Poole Tivadar of Thorn - Time Spiral - Carl Critchlow Cat Burglar - Exodus - DiTerlizzi

The funny thing is the $500 piece that I mentioned didn't sell earlier this year was being sold by Mark...I wonder if it's colored his perception of Kev's valuations. For what it's worth, I think Ryan is pretty spot on with that valuation. I could see the book cover garner a lot of attention, and could go upwards of $2K with the right bidders in the room.

You didn't say exactly his estimates, but you explicitly stated it was much lower than the prices of the landscapes. Using my experience (limited as it may be), I can infer a range he would have given you. I could be way off, but it's not like you said nothing about his estimates. I have my opinions of the valuation just like everyone else. That's all they are though...opinions. The only way to know is auction, which I know you aren't ready to do, and may never be. That's OK! I like you Terry, and your taste in art too No hard feelings.

Agree, but it seemed like Terry was thinking Mark's estimates were off. My contention is they probably aren't that far off, and the recent sales are not representative of most Kev Walker works.

I think these specific arts, being basic lands, and the first of his being available in many many years, and the considerable quality of them, means they will realize MUCH higher prices than almost all of his other pieces. As an example, there is a reverse auction on the same page for "Rite of Passage" that is down to $825. This work is very representative of a Walker piece and much more in line with the valuation on his art in general. He has done the second most art for MtG, and closing in on #1 all time, and none of it is digital. There is a LOT of it out there. Subject matter/card quality will be the deciding factor in the valuation most of the time. I've seen a nice (IMO) piece not sell at $500 recently, and other than the basics, nothing over $2K. FYI, I am not saying any this because I was "Street Savy" from you, but my honest opinion.

Cracks sadly were not banned, only the guy that took the pictures with said cracks. But yes, his suspension is also ended or ending.

This dude got an 18 month ban from sanctioned magic for this. I'm guessing he thinks it was worth it.

It was for an even called the Invitational, not for World Champs. They no longer do those unfortunately, but the players were typically offered to buy the art from the artist if they wanted it. I know Chris Pikula turned it down then years later regretted it and was lucky enough to be able to track his down.

That card is only about 6 years old though, and the original art would likely sell for as much or more as well I think. I get what you're saying - that neither version is old, so that the premium for the original version should be less, and I can buy that, but to me the original version of the card should almost always carry a way higher price tag. IMO anyways. In general I think you are right. There will always be exceptions though.

That card is only about 6 years old though, and the original art would likely sell for as much or more as well I think. Anything after 8th edition (2003 timeframe), is "modern", and doesn't carry the same cache to me since things definitely became more homogenized art-wise around then. Certainly a lot less nostalgic in general.

I'd also be much more interested in the original printings, but so would most everyone else. The price for the original Sol Ring art would probably be worth $50K+. I think the new swords are much nicer than the originals though, and the price would show it I think.

You have to understand these are some of the best/well known cards in the game. The art is nice, but with magic art, 90% of the price is the power level of the card. Mana crypt is a "broken" card that's so powerful it's restricted to one of in one format and banned most everywhere else. That's why it gets an $8K bid immediately, not because of the art.

Hammer price on Mox Opal was $14,600.