High Resolution Art Exhibit

Tarzan and his Mate     detail      J. Allen St. John

Heritage Auctions is hosting a exhibition/preview of an impressive collection of science fiction and fantasy art to be auctioned off this coming month in New York City.  Many of these works originate from the Frank Collection, one of the premiere collections of science fiction and fantasy art in the world.  It is bittersweet knowing this awesome viewing comes at the loss of the collection.

Included are a handful of rare paintings likely to disappear from the public eye for quite some time, including J. Allen St. John’s painting of Tarzan, pin up art by Gil Elvgren, and stunning pieces by Boris Vallejo, among many others!  Norman Saunders, Michael Whelan, Jim Burns, Patrick Nagel, Rowena Morrill, Darrell K. Sweet, Dean Cornwell, Vargas, George Rosen, Tom Lovell, Chesley Bonestell, Robert McGinness, John Berkey, Stephen Hickman, Tom Kidd, John Harris, and I could go on and on!

One of greatest aspects of Heritage Auctions are their high resolution files for previewing the art.  Sign up for an account, and you’ll have access to hundreds of close up shots of all the art in the auction.  I can think of no better way to view and study this museum-quality show!  A great way for out of towners to enjoy the offerings.  There may never be another auction like this to showcase some of the best of the genre for public viewing…

Online link to Heritage Auctions Illustration Art:
 http://fineart.ha.com/c/auction-home.zx?saleNo=5221&ic=Items-OpenAuctions-Open-BrowseAuctionInfo-071713

If you happen to be able to make it into the city, here is the preview exhibit information:

J. Allen St. John (American, 1872-1957) Tarzan and His Mate, 1947 Oil on board 23 x 19.5 in. (sheet)

Richard Hescox Lair of the Cyclops, paperback cover, 1991, detail Acyrlic on board 29.75 x 19.75 inches

Jeff Jones (American, 1944-2011) The World’s Desire, private commission for the H. Rider Haggard Project, 1998, detail Oil on Canvas

Boris Vallejo     The City, Ape’s Land, paperback cover, 1979 Oil on board 28 x 18.25 in.

Michael Whelan The Man of Gold, paperback cover, 1984, detail Acrylic on canvasboard 28.5 x 16.25 in.

Darrell K. Sweet Visual Guide to Xanth, paperback cover, 1989 Oil on board 23.5 x 15.25 in.

Patrick Nagel Lady Standing on Statue of Liberty Acrylic on canvas 33 x 25 in

John Berkey    detail