tb Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 There are several reasons why I prefer the inked originals to the paintings. Part of it is a matter of taste and cultural differences. I grew up surrounded by "Danish Modern" (my brother-in-law now owns one of the biggest design stores in Denmark) and like the simple style of the ink drawings. The paintings just don't match with my personal taste in interior design but I absolutely respect that other collectors think differently. Second, I like the idea that the comic pages were done when Barks was at the peak of his career and completely unknown. Many of them have a "story" which I think the paintings lack. In terms of prices, I think the market for the paintings is eclectic and unhealthy. The paintings are actually much more common than the inked pages and I'd personally rather buy an investment condo in Las Vegas right now than $100K+ Barks oil. Ironically, I suspect part of the reason the OA is much less valuable than the oils today is because its rarity worked against it: When Bruce Hamilton started boosting the Barks brand back in the 70s, Barks had already sold or given away all his remaining comic book pages. There was nothing left for Hamilton to promote so the paintings, figurines etc. got all the hype. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronty Posted May 25, 2008 Share Posted May 25, 2008 I just wish he'd had barks recreate his classic covers. A FC199 recreation would sure look good right now. The paintings... I've never seen one in person but I guess they look they look like Barks on acid instead of just plain old barks, if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted May 25, 2008 Author Share Posted May 25, 2008 I`m not a fan of Barks` paintings. I think he`s a wonderful pen and ink artist, but a mediocre painter. Quite frankly, I find his paintings to be a bit kitsch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 My latest arrivals from CGC. US 4, 5, & 9. Grades 8.5, 8.5 & 9.2 respectively. The #9 is tied for top census. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 The eye appeal of those books is exceptional! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 They're nicer in hand. Those are not good scans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 This is one of the artist proofs for Four Color 147. A nice thing to have if you can't get the original. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Hey all - does this type of thing come along very often? Barks' estate copy of FC 189. Beat up, but pretty cool nonetheless. http://cgi.ebay.com/CARL-BARKS-ESTATE-Four-Color-189-Donald-Duck-File-Copy_W0QQitemZ300229116412QQihZ020QQcategoryZ3972QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tb Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Transplant: congratulations on the grades. I have not seen many high grade copies of #4 and 5. I may have a buyer for you if you might consider selling some day. BB-gun: Fun to see the proof. Do you know what these were used for? I guess there must be printer's proofs of almost all Barks' pages since only a few stories (such as those from "March of Comics") had to be reprinted from the published comics for the various Carl Barks library editions(?). Such a shame that none of the original art from the mid- to late 40s exists today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selegue Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 The grades won't make anyone jealous (I've seen worse -- heck, I have worse) but they've both got Barks stories and they're all mine! Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 205 1957 Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 211 1958 Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I don't have these yet nor have I read them. (thumbs u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selegue Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 I don't have these yet nor have I read them. (thumbs u That puts me only one step ahead of you -- the "have" part. Jack and to hold... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 5, 2008 Share Posted June 5, 2008 This one has been cleaned up a little but I am glad to have it in my collection. And Daisy knew how to decorate the ceiling. Now if I can convince my wife... bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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adamstrange Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Congrats on the Lemonade King I don't recall that gag on the page below but I should. Even this little page has wonderful little Barks touches that make the zip along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I think that was the only issue of Daisy's Diary that Barks is credited with. I would have to check to see if he wrote any of those other issues. Someone probably knows already and will save me the trouble. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Here are four ducks, two swans, one american eagle and Spy Smasher in an aviator mask. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 I found these two at the flea market. And I bargained with a tough lady at an antique shop for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transplant Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice copy of the 1937 linen book. It just never gets enough credit for being the first Donald comic. Course the fact that it's gigantic and linen backed doesn't help. Sold my copy last year that had rusty staples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB-Gun Posted June 6, 2008 Share Posted June 6, 2008 Nice copy of the 1937 linen book. It just never gets enough credit for being the first Donald comic. Course the fact that it's gigantic and linen backed doesn't help. Sold my copy last year that had rusty staples. I think the linen book is 1935 and the hardcover is 1936. I have copies with and without the dust jacket. bb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
