Mmehdy Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 18 hours ago, artcollector9 said: Here is Icarus... AMAZING artcollector9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NelsonAI Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Thanks to Rob and the Society of Illustrators for the private viewing of some of the PIH originals. The high resolution giclee of the Wrightson Frankenstein piece may not have been the original but it was still breathtaking. Grail is an over used term. The Frankenstein piece really is a Grail. The Byrne FF team splash is iconic. The oversized Al Williamson piece is just amazing to see in person. Rob also coordinated with Dan Pottick and got several fellow CGC boardies and OA collectors to attend. It was great catching up with friends and fun meeting new ones. I'm sorry I did not have a chance to speak with everyone but hopefully at a future gathering. I will be emailing a few people privately in the next few days. For those visiting NYC, have a safe trip back home. Enjoy the holiday season everyone. Cheers! N. Yes, everyone knows me as Animated Ink. Lol. dichotomy, BCarter27, artcollector9 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnkurJ Posted December 7, 2019 Share Posted December 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, NelsonAI said: Thanks to Rob and the Society of Illustrators for the private viewing of some of the PIH originals. The high resolution giclee of the Wrightson Frankenstein piece may not have been the original but it was still breathtaking. Grail is an over used term. The Frankenstein piece really is a Grail. The Byrne FF team splash is iconic. The oversized Al Williamson piece is just amazing to see in person. Rob also coordinated with Dan Pottick and got several fellow CGC boardies and OA collectors to attend. It was great catching up with friends and fun meeting new ones. I'm sorry I did not have a chance to speak with everyone but hopefully at a future gathering. I will be emailing a few people privately in the next few days. For those visiting NYC, have a safe trip back home. Enjoy the holiday season everyone. Cheers! N. Yes, everyone knows me as Animated Ink. Lol. Sorry I couldn’t make it! I heard I was there in spirit artcollector9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCarter27 Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share Posted December 8, 2019 Mel and I had a great time. Thanks to Rob for bringing out the stuff. And to Dan. It was great seeing everyone and catching up! And The Cabal clubhouse is pretty cool! I mean, I had to tear up a Sal B. cover in front of them to gain entrance, but wow was it worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tth2 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, BCarter27 said: And The Cabal clubhouse is pretty cool! I mean, I had to tear up a Sal B. cover in front of them to gain entrance, but wow was it worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcollector9 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 thanks all! We had a great time at the Society of Illustrators where we hosted a preview of our December 12 sale at Profiles in History. Best way to register for this sale is here: https://profilesinhistory.com/auction-registration-landing-page/?auctionid=23891 Here are some photos from the preview, we had over 75 enthusiastic collectors preview the art... Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stinkininkin Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Nice pics Rob. Might seem like a weird observation, but it looks like a decent mix of ages represented, and not a room full of old geezers. Newer, younger blood in the hobby is a good thing from a longevity standpoint, and that demographic looks well represented at this preview. Now are those actual buyers, or just looky-loos kicking the tires? That's the question. Twanj and Unstoppablejayd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumbydarnit Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 Televised concerts pay young models to fill the area around the stage to help spice up the presentation. I think the Cabal has taken a page from that book and paid some hipsters to show up for the photo shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artcollector9 Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 2 hours ago, stinkininkin said: Nice pics Rob. Might seem like a weird observation, but it looks like a decent mix of ages represented, and not a room full of old geezers. Newer, younger blood in the hobby is a good thing from a longevity standpoint, and that demographic looks well represented at this preview. Now are those actual buyers, or just looky-loos kicking the tires? That's the question. Hi Scott! I really didn't try to take representative pictures as I was busy discussing the sale. FOR SURE there were a lot of younger collectors entering our hobby and interested in buying. I don't think they were tire kickers. There were many 20s-30s I just didn't photograph. It was refreshing to see that. Also they were very interested in the craft involved in making a comic age. Earlier that day a NYC art school (Fashion Institute) came in and they LOVED the art and the fact that the art was hand penciled and inked and lettered and not done via computer. exitmusicblue 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmehdy Posted December 8, 2019 Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) Top 2 lots in auction....one a hidden gem 1: COLORAMA orignal 5 page story art and table of contents page with panel(rare). This is a true classic of the 50's..in black Cat #45 and #61.it has been reprinted without table of contents page and of course the original cover art is considered a classic also. 6 pages total with bid at only $400. Interesting to note its was slightly modified in one panel when reprinted under the code, plus a word balloon at the end. I can't believe this is not in the major auction section. The comic book art and story are GREAT. 2-I ROCKET-EC at its best, pure energy. This is an example how far the comic art form can go with you have a publisher who cares, an author who writes a great story, and of course the best original art artists combo every assembled. Great stuff Edited December 8, 2019 by Mmehdy aokartman and artcollector9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick O. Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 Timing of this couldn't be better for the Eternals #2 OA: https://comicbook.com/marvel/2019/12/08/eternals-movie-celestials-kevin-feige-marvel/ artcollector9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhamlau Posted December 9, 2019 Share Posted December 9, 2019 I think as long as prices remain as high as they are, art collecting is always gonna be 30+. The simple fact is that those are the folks who generally have disposable income who aren’t always looking to spend all of it on “experiences”. vodou 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 I just tried to sign up to bid and was told I have to send in a copy of my ID and put a $500 hold on my card?!? What kinda crack are they smoking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 25 minutes ago, buttock said: I just tried to sign up to bid and was told I have to send in a copy of my ID and put a $500 hold on my card?!? What kinda crack are they smoking? I remember doing that ha ha. Wasn’t thrilled but Michael is easy to deal with. The hold falls off in a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodou Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 2 hours ago, buttock said: What kinda crack are they smoking? That's old school (and fine); at least you didn't have to supply a bank letter of good standing and credit. I miss those days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapeape Posted December 10, 2019 Share Posted December 10, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, buttock said: I just tried to sign up to bid and was told I have to send in a copy of my ID and put a $500 hold on my card?!? What kinda crack are they smoking? Fair warning to everyone all online bidding is going to cost you 28% of the final sales price. Depending on where you live add sales tax so ouch. I think that’s because I Collect has to get their share. Cheapest bite is 20% by registering For telephone, mail in or in person bids. Still time but better read up on it. That cuts I Collect out of it I believe. Sales tax if applicable still applies. Edited December 10, 2019 by grapeape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 5 hours ago, buttock said: I just tried to sign up to bid and was told I have to send in a copy of my ID and put a $500 hold on my card?!? What kinda crack are they smoking? That's all? I had to send them one of my kidneys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delekkerste Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 I submitted my bids through their Absentee Bidder form online this evening. The webpage said that my form was submitted successfully, but, I wish they'd send me an e-mail to confirm both receipt of my bids, as well as the amounts. I mean, if I accidentally typed in one too many zeroes, I'd be both oblivious and screwed right now. grapeape 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman_fan Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 54 minutes ago, delekkerste said: I submitted my bids through their Absentee Bidder form online this evening. The webpage said that my form was submitted successfully, but, I wish they'd send me an e-mail to confirm both receipt of my bids, as well as the amounts. I mean, if I accidentally typed in one too many zeroes, I'd be both oblivious and screwed right now. The Cabal doesn't offer loans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameIsLegion Posted December 11, 2019 Share Posted December 11, 2019 The 1990's called, and they want their Christi's Auction Catalog back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...