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Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Prince Valiant Sunday dated 12-17-44 (King Features Syndicate, 1944). In the words...
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Hal Foster - Original Comic Strip Art for Prince Valiant Sunday dated 12-17-44 (King Features Syndicate, 1944). In the words of Hal Foster, "Aleta, fair young Queen of the Misty Isles, is about to choose a husband from among the brilliant crowd of suitors. Then the curtains are flung aside and Prince Valiant enters, madness in his eyes and a naked sword in his hand. He strides toward the throne, his eyes fixed upon her face. For a brief moment he hesitates. Then closing his eyes tightly that her beauty might not hold him, he grasps her by the hair, flings her over his shoulder and strides out into the storm." Thus does Val lay claim to his bride. And you can see that Aleta is not struggling to escape, nor is she displeased with Val's rash action! This is surely one of the most significant pages in the saga of Prince Valiant, and one of the most beautifully drawn. The art, in excellent unrestored condition, measures approximately 29" x 23" for the Prince Valiant portion, with an additional tier titled "The Medieval Castle" (which is separate from the Valiant piece) measuring approximately 29" x 11.5". This is a beautiful example of Foster at his best.More information about Hal Foster. See also: Foster, Hal, Harold Foster, Foster, Harold Artist.
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2002 July Comic Auction #803 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 2002
4th-6th
Thursday-Saturday
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