Private Auction for Brian Bolland SANDMAN Pin-Up Illustration

[Sheltone]

Howdy!

I thought I'd offer this Brian Bolland original privately instead of listing it on eBay!

 

I am now accepting offers through Monday, May 4 at 10 pm EST.

 

Best offer over $7999.95 takes the art. If the only offer I get at the close of the auction is for $7,999.95, then that person WILL get the art. I will accept bids from anywhere in the world. I will not end the auction early, so please do not ask.

 

Bid increases should be in $100 or more increments.

 

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I will gladly tell all interested parties the current high bid if they inquire and will post updates every two days on the comicart-l Yahoo list until the auction ends.

 

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* If you would like to be emailed status updates every 1-2 days plus an extra reminder the day the auction ends, please email me now and let me know and I will add you to a special mailing list I have created just for notifications for this auction.

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Postage & Insurance will be added onto the winning bid. I can also ship FedEx if the winner has a FedEx account number.

 

For payment, I will accept a certified check or US postal money order. Overseas buyers can pay by wire transfer. No PayPal this time, sorry!

 

Email me at lawrenceshell @ comcast.net to make an offer and good luck if you go for it!

 

If you have any problems contacting me, use sheltone55 @ yahoo.com to place your bid or make inquiries. Please DO NOT copy both emails when sending messages. Thanks!

 

I will be in and out so I will respond soon as I see your message. I will take all bids in the order they are received.

 

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Brian Bolland SANDMAN: GALLERY OF DREAMS Pin-Up Illustration

 

Here’s your chance to get an original from one of the true great comic book artists of the Modern era. This is an exceptional example of the work of BRIAN BOLLAND, a pin-up illustration which also appeared in the pin-up comic, SANDMAN: GALLERY OF DREAMS, published by Vertigo / DC Comics (1998) which was a compilation of pin-up art by various artists drawing the Sandman and related characters. This original has been for years in the collection of a longtime comic artist who I am selling it for.

 

In this striking illustration, Morpheus, the Sandman, himself, leans over the bed of a little girl who is sound asleep with a teddy bear aside on the floor. This reminds me of a classic book illustration by one of the legendary classic illustrators like Franklin Booth and others. A great piece!

 

CONDITION: Signed on the lower left side. Original measures Size is 11” x 17”” and is in Excellent Condition. Drawn in ink. Board is white. Very clean! Art comes matted.

 

Art is matted and framed with glass. I will remove it from the frame for mailing to the winner unless they live close to me in which case we can arrange possible pick-up or delivery.

 

The art was photographed through the glass so the board appears slightly darker than it is which is actually white in color. I am putting several images if it below. This is a beautiful original!

 

 

REDUCED SCAN

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2398_SML.jpg

 

FULL SIZE SCAN

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2398_LG.jpg

 

ADDITIONAL FULL SIZE IMAGE

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2400.jpg

 

DETAIL

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2401.jpg

 

DETAIL

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2402.jpg

 

DETAIL

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2403.jpg

 

BACK OF FRAME

http://www.comicartconfidential.com/images/RP001_Bolland_Sandman_IMG_2404.jpg

 

 

[Sheltone]

Bolland SANDMAN Pin-Up Illus Auction Update

 

Greetings!

The date is Sunday, May 3rd.

 

The time is 05:10 PM EST.

 

The current high bid is $9100.00 USD

 

Auction ends Monday, May 4 at 10pm EST!

 

I will accept bids by email until 10 pm EST on closing day.

 

* NOTE: If planning to bid, I would recommend not waiting until 9:59 PM on Monday as if multiple people do that, it will limit your chances to win this artwork. I am closing the bidding at 10 PM EST sharp. Thanks and good luck to all!

 

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Postage & Insurance will be added onto the winning bid. I can also ship FedEx if the winner has a FedEx account.

 

For payment, I will accept a certified check or US postal money order. Overseas buyers can pay by wire transfer. No PayPal this time, sorry!

 

Payment is expected to be sent out to me within 48 hours of receiving the winner notice. If you are an overseas bidder, please contact me beforehand to discuss payment options.

 

Email me at lawrenceshell @ comcast.net to make an offer and good luck if you go for it!

 

Larry