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Alex Raymond - "Captain Blood" Half Sheet Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (Warner Bros.,1935). "His sword carved his ...
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Sold on Sep 9, 2006 for:
$15,535.00
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Alex Raymond - "Captain Blood" Half Sheet Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (Warner Bros.,1935). "His sword carved his name across the continents -- and his glory across the seas!" Alex Raymond was an inspired choice to illustrate a swashbuckling scene based on Rafael Sabatini's epic pirate yarn, Captain Blood. Commissioned by the Warner Bros. Studio, Raymond created this lush vision of the high-spirited action-adventure film that made a star out of Errol Flynn. The seafaring movie was touted as "A million dollars worth of adventure," and Alex Raymond also delivered the swordplay and romance. This image was used on both the half sheet and the title lobby card for the film. As you can see, the printed poster image does not do justice to the lush, atmospheric and delicate hues of this incredible original. The gorgeous drybrush inking technique used in this mixed-media drawing shows the profound influence that illustrator Matt Clark had on Raymond's approach during the mid-thirties. The image area of this mixed-media masterwork measures approximately 12.5" x 16", and the art is in Excellent condition. Many Alex Raymond aficionados consider 1935-36 to be the prime period of his career and after basking in the glory of this magnificent piece, it would be hard to dispute that sentiment. Please note that this lot contains only the original art, but not the poster (which is shown to in order to document the illustration's final, printed use).More information about Alex Raymond. See also: Raymond, Alex Artist.
Auction Info
2006 September Baltimore, MD Signature Comic Auction #752 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2006
8th-9th
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 30
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