Happy Birthday Frank Frazetta

Fighting Figures Original Art Signed by Frank Frazetta

Today marks the birthday of fantasy and science fiction artist Frank Frazetta (1928 - 2010), best known for his work for comics, book covers, paintings, movie posters, and LP record album covers. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this drawing by Frazetta on a sheet of sketch paper and matted to 8 x 7 inches - a bold example of Frazetta's pure line unleashed.  The agony of defeat flows from this tense image by Frank Frazetta. Frazetta's uncanny ability to express motion and emotion in a few simple lines was never better represented than in this stimulating 4 x 3 inch image. In excellent condition. Signed by Frank Frazetta. Provenance Heritage Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Jim Henson

Kermit the Frog Original Sketch Hand-Signed by Jim Henson

Today marks the birthday of Jim Henson (1936 - 1990), the most widely known puppeteer in American history and creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and the creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 5 x 3 card, whimsically signed, “Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog.” In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Frank Frazetta

Fighting Figures Original Art Signed by Frank Frazetta

Today marks the birthday of fantasy and science fiction artist Frank Frazetta (1928 - 2010), best known for his work for comics, book covers, paintings, movie posters, and LP record album covers. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this drawing by Frazetta on a sheet of sketch paper and matted to 8 x 7 inches - a bold example of Frazetta's pure line unleashed.  The agony of defeat flows from this tense image by Frank Frazetta. Frazetta's uncanny ability to express motion and emotion in a few simple lines was never better represented than in this stimulating 4 x 3 inch image. In excellent condition. Signed by Frank Frazetta. Provenance Heritage Auctions. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Spotlight on Illustrator Charles Gates Sheldon

  

  

Charles Gates Sheldon (1889 - 1960) is an artist best known for his pin-ups, Hollywood, and fashion drawings for magazines from about 1900 to the 1930s. He was one of the highest paid illustrators of his time and studied under the famed Art Nouveau artist Alphonse Mucha in Paris. Collector's Shangri-La is proud to feature several newly acquired Sheldon originals including work from the Estate of Charles Martignette, collector, historian, and author of The Great American Pin-Up.

Happy Birthday Moby

Destroyed First Edition Book Signed by Moby with Original Drawing

Happy birthday to musician, photographer, and social activist Moby! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this hand-signed and sketched First Edition copy of his book Destroyed. The book collects his photographs that record the sizeable portion of his life that is spent shuttling from plane to bus to venue to stage to party to hotel room to oblivion. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Billy West - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Original Ren and Stimpy Drawing Autographed by John K. and Billy West

Happy birthday to versatile voice actor Billy West, best known as the voice of both Ren and Stimpy on The Ren & Stimpy Show, several characters including the title character on the animated series Doug, and Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, Dr. Zoidberg and many others on Futurama. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original hand drawn and signed Ren & Stimpy illustration by creator John Kricfalusi, also signed by West. Mint off-white cardstock measuring 9 x 12 inches. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Remembering Jim Henson - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Kermit the Frog Original Sketch Hand-Signed by Jim Henson

Today marks the birthday of Jim Henson (1936 - 1990), the most widely known puppeteer in American history and creator of The Muppets. He was the leading source behind their long run in the television series Sesame Street and the creator of advanced puppets for projects like Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original felt tip sketch of Kermit the Frog on an off-white 5 x 3 card, whimsically signed, “Jim Henson, Kermit the Frog.” In very fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Birthday Mike Mignola - Collector's Treasure of the Day

The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects Book Signed with Sketch by Mike Mignola

Happy birthday to the comic writer and illustrator Mike Mignola, best known as the creator of Hellboy. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is his book The Amazing Screw-On Head and Other Curious Objects, winner of the Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication. Brand new hardcover autographed with an original drawing by Mike Mignola. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La.

Happy Happy Anniversary Ren & Stimpy - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Original Ren and Stimpy Drawing Autographed by John K. and Billy West

Happy Happy Joy Joy! On this date in 1991, John Kricfalusi's The Ren & Stimpy Show premiered on Nickelodeon! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this original hand drawn and signed Ren & Stimpy illustration by creator John Kricfalusi on mint off-white cardstock measuring 9 x 12 inches. It is also hand signed by legendary voice actor Billy West. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.