Comic Art Sale and Exhibit - Society of Illustrators 1 1

[BCarter27]

Myself, the missus, and a few fellow ne'er-do-wells perused the offerings at the Society Of Illustrators sale-

https://societyillustrators.org/event/comicssale/

If you're in the vicinity, it is highly recommended! (And full disclosure, we have three moderately-priced pieces of ours included.)

Plus they have a great James Montgomery Flagg exhibit going on now up in the nice bar area on the third floor. And comic art from the permanent collection on the second floor.

I took a few pics, but really it's just a fraction of what's up on the walls-

https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/XiF2BDNBFUkEAHKGznuWMlUe54KhV7REP3sPjlKbqqq

Definitely worth a trip into the city. I'm not sure what the food situation is in the restaurant. So be sure to call ahead.

[Alberto2933]

thanks for posting the pieces. Unfortunately not able to fly over there due to....well you know the drill!

where I can see the other pieces and the asking prices?

thanks in advance

 

AG

[Bird]

Imma go. Thanks! 

@BCarter27 do you know why some pieces had initials instead of prices? Were they already sold or perhaps that is the consignor's ID?

In any event I see a few pieces I might go after, very enticing!

Edited July 17, 2021 by Bird

[AnkurJ]

Good to see some of these pieces. Many appeared to belong to a dealer in Ohio.

[artdealer]

I suppose you can’t view the sale on SI’s website. 
 

[BCarter27]

Hey all... We were a little early and they were still getting placards up with pricing. So I didn't see prices on anything. And yeah, some of the pieces are probably from familiar dealers, but there was a LOT I had not see floating around. It was a great curation and a great event to bring people back to the Society.

Drop them a line if you have interest in a particular piece, and I am sure they can get you more info. But for those in the NE, try to stop by in person. It's a great venue.

 

[artcollector9]

Hi all, I’m so sorry the art price list has been delayed— the Society has been working hard preparing to post the photos, information and prices for each piece. They said they’d be up as soon as they can, I think some time mid next week. There are over 175 pieces of art in this sale! Perhaps 50 or so are known dealers stock I think-- that means 125 pieces have not previously been available! Once photos and prices are posted please feel free to contact me if there are any questions, at robpistella@mac.com or text me at 804-363-1365. 

 

Edited July 18, 2021 by artcollector9
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[artcollector9]

16 hours ago, artdealer said:

I suppose you can’t view the sale on SI’s website. 
 

Hi Mitch, Actually by late next week, the 175 pieces of art should be on the Society website with a photo, info and prices. 

 

Edited July 18, 2021 by artcollector9
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[artcollector9]

17 hours ago, AnkurJ said:

Good to see some of these pieces. Many appeared to belong to a dealer in Ohio.

Hi Ankur, I think around 30 of the pieces came from Mike's convention and online stock, but the rest of Mike's consignment are new to market, as are the majority of the 175 pieces which came mostly all from private collectors. I hope you find something of interest. 

[Guest Race]

"New to the market" aka withheld by a dealer to maintain the illusion of scarcity and prop up prices 

[Bird]

is anything not newly published "new to the market"? But I'll still check it out, I want to see that Toppi page up close as well as some of the others. I have a great Toppi but it is a standalone image. This one is not as cool as the sequential one offered at HA a while back (with the car) but it is groovy indeed.

[fmaz]

We are actually heading into the city next weekend and I think I can twist my wife and son's arms for a visit.  Last time we went was when Mike had his "amazing" Spidey showing there... that was a sight to behold.

[Bird]

On 7/18/2021 at 11:56 PM, fmaz said:

We are actually heading into the city next weekend and I think I can twist my wife and son's arms for a visit.  Last time we went was when Mike had his "amazing" Spidey showing there... that was a sight to behold.

I will likely be there Sat, earlier more likely than not. I'll have a white medical mask on, not a fabric one, and likely have a comic shirt of some sort on as well. 6 ft white male, balding/shaved head. Say hello if you see me! 

[fmaz]

On 7/22/2021 at 10:29 PM, Bird said:

I will likely be there Sat, earlier more likely than not. I'll have a white medical mask on, not a fabric one, and likely have a comic shirt of some sort on as well. 6 ft white male, balding/shaved head. Say hello if you see me! 

We should be there right after an early lunch …. Me with my wife and son in tow. I’m the devilishly handsome George Clooney type, if Clooney lost most of his hair, gained 50 lbs, and was, say 1/4 as handsome.  But, you know, still an adult male in his 50’s with gray short hair.  So… statistically in the ballpark. 

[Bird]

gallery is online with listed prices

I was thinking of burning my AF15 fund on some art but the piece I was most interested in stunned me with the price. Lots of fairly priced items and fun to look them over online.

Good stuff! The Woodrings were awesome, I think the Sanjulian Superman is a great piece and very affordable. Wally Wood greatness and lots of it! 

[SquareChaos]

They did a nice job of making sure there was something there for most price ranges. 

[artdealer]

I love the art by Jim Sterankok and Michael Celluta. 

[Bird]

I pointed out, using wifey's account, esach ribbick so something but only now see who Michael Celluda is!

[exitmusicblue]

Fun selection, though some are worthy of our Flips thread }:-)

Edited July 24, 2021 by exitmusicblue

[AnkurJ]

The show with prices is now online.