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Frank Frazetta - "New World" Prelim. Watercolor

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Comics Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD
Frank Frazetta -  New World  Prelim. Watercolor
<B>Frank Frazetta - "New World" Preliminary Cover Illustration Original Art (circa 1972).</B></I> This gem-like preliminary was done in preparation for the cover art to the Science Fiction Book Club's <B>Year's Best Science Fiction, 1972</B></I>. The final oil painting can be seen in the introduction to <B>Testament: The Life and Art of Frank Frazetta</B></I> and on the cover of the <B>1980 Frazetta Calendar </B></I>(according to the Frazetta Art Gallery website, the final painting belongs to "Star Wars" director George Lucas). Painted with watercolor on paper, this piece has an image area of 3.5" x 4", and it's been professionally framed (by museum framers who do work for the National Gallery London) to an overall size of 11" x 11.5". The art has been signed by Frazetta at the lower left, and it's in Excellent condition.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)