Led by the iconic Frank Frazetta masterwork A Princess of Mars, our upcoming Illustration Art Signature Auction 8224 (closing November 4, 2025) includes a full array of dynamic pulp covers, magazine covers, pin-ups, and fantasy art. This curated sale will satisfy any collector - never before have we had such an outstanding sampling of illustration across two centuries and every genre of illustration. From Winnie-the-Pooh to the to Harry Potter to an original calendar artwork from the first Lord of the Rings calendar by the Brothers Hildebrandt, we are offering a true spectrum of 20th century imagination. Highlights from the Barry Lamka collection including Stephen Fabian Dungeons & Dragons original art round out our fantasy section. Masters of the Golden Age such as Norman Rockwell, Harvey Dunn, J.C. and Frank Leyendecker abound, as do New Yorker standout artists such as Charles Addams and Sempe. Of course, you will also find outstanding examples by vintage and contemporary pin-up artists such as Gil Elvgren, Patrick Nagel, and Hajime Sorayama. Many of these pieces will be seeing the auction block for the first time, and this event is set to spark fierce competition and unforgettable results.
1 - Signature® Floor Session - s1 (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 71001-71155) - 12:00 PM Central Time, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
2 - Signature® Internet Session - s2 - No Floor or Phone Bidding (Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 71156-71457) - 4:00 PM Central Time, Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% of the successful bid (minimum $49) per lot.