The Bonhams 20th Century Decorative Arts auction highlights works from a wide range of design periods
Last Updated on Saturday, 10 December 2011 04:05 Written by External Post Saturday, 10 December 2011 04:05
The Bonhams 20th Century Decorative Arts auction on December 14 will feature a wide range of exciting works from periods such as Art Nouveau, Post War Design and the Contemporary Studio Craft movements.
The Art Deco period is well represented by Clara, a superb figure by Demetre H. Chiparus, circa 1925 (pre-sale est. $100,000-200,000). One of the finest examples of Art Deco sculpture ever produced and only one of four known examples,…
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Discover the Artists Behind Original Comic Art on Sketch Maven
Last Updated on Thursday, 25 March 2010 05:08 Written by a2e Thursday, 25 March 2010 05:08
Santa Clara, CA – March 23, 2010– Anyone who has ever wondered how someone becomes a comic book illustrator or where comic book artists get their inspiration from can find out in a series of interviews featured on Sketch Maven.
Two times a week, every Tuesday and Friday, Sketch Maven will feature a new interview with a comic book artist, ranging from seasoned professionals to a promising new artist. Thus far, the series has included comic book creators like Clifford VanMeter of Valiant Comics, Richard A. Scott of Avatar and Femforce and Dave Dorman of Star Wars and G.I. Joe fame.
“The artist profile interviews are intended to be both entertaining and informative,” said Mike Todasco, founder of Sketch Maven. Fans will have the chance to learn more about how comic illustrators launched their careers, what comic books the artists read, who are the artists’ favorite artists and what their dream projects are.
“We’re excited to add this new content to the breadth of information about original comic art on our website,” adds Todasco. “So far we have had some great interviews and we have many more planned for the coming months.” The Sketch Maven original comic art marketplace launched last November and has a growing community of original comic art buyers and sellers and over 500 fans on Facebook.
About Sketch Maven, Inc.
Sketch Maven, Inc. is the premier online marketplace for original comic artwork and sketches. Created by collectors for collectors, Sketch Maven, Inc. is the easiest place to buy and sell original comic art. The Sketch Maven team is committed to expanding the hobby beyond the current core market to a broader audience. To find out the latest news about Sketch Maven, follow them on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/sketchmaven), Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/sketchmaven) and http://www.sketchmaven.com.
Google mulls blend of education, search
Last Updated on Wednesday, 3 March 2010 08:31 Written by External Post Wednesday, 3 March 2010 08:31
SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Google is thinking about ways to inject search into the educational process as more than just a quick and dirty cheat sheet. One of the most amazing things about Internet search is the speed and precision at which it returns answers
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Batman Edges Out Superman to Claim the Comic Book Sales Price Record
Last Updated on Monday, 1 March 2010 10:02 Written by a2e Monday, 1 March 2010 10:02
Santa Clara, CA – March 1, 2010 – Not even a recession could keep comic book buyers from taking advantage of two rare comic books offered for sale during the last week in February. The first issues of Superman and Batman comic books shattered the previous top-selling price record by selling at over three times the price of the previous record holder.
On February 22, the first Superman comic book, Action Comics #1, sold for $1,000,000 making it the first comic book to reach the million dollar threshold. Just three days later the first Batman comic book, Detective Comics #27, swept in to set a new comic book selling price record of $1,075,000. Both comic books had a certified grade of 8.0 on the CGC 10.0-point rating scale and are believed to the finest known specimens in existence of these rare comic books.
In 1938, Superman, the first modern comic book superhero, was introduced. One year later, Batman debuted. Both of these original issues sold for just ten cents each. “It’s hard to imagine that just over 70 years later, these historic comic books end up selling for over one million dollars,” comments Mike Todasco, founder of Sketch Maven, the World’s Greatest Original Comic Art Marketplace.
“The record sale prices for these rare comic books could be an indicator of the increasing value of rare comic books and original comic art,” adds Todasco. “While these comic books are pristine examples of these historic comic books, there are still approximately 100 in existence. With original comic art, each hand-drawn page is one of a kind which provides collectors with the chance to own something no one else owns.”
Like comic books, original comic art is sought out by collectors. Every page within a comic book starts out as an original hand drawn piece of artwork which is provided to publishers who then use that to mass produce the comic. The pages of original comic art are typically returned to the artist after the comic book is published. Prior to the 1970s, many of the original comic art pieces were often discarded, destroyed or given away to fans. Original comic book art pages and covers are often made available for sale by artists and collectors through original comic art marketplaces like Facebook, SketchMaven.com.
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Last Updated on Friday, 19 February 2010 08:35 Written by a2e Friday, 19 February 2010 08:35
Santa Clara, CA – February 19, 2010 – Sketch Maven, the World’s Greatest Original Comic Art Marketplace, gives customers one more reason to shop online for original comic art with its new Buyer Protection Program. The program provides customers with peace of mind when purchasing original comic artwork online by providing buyers with a full refund of the purchase price and all shipping fees if the original comic art received is not as originally described by the seller.
“We understand some buyers may be hesitant to purchase original comic art online,” adds Mike Todasco, founder of Sketch Maven. “That’s why we’re offering one of the best online buyer protection programs available. Our buyer-friendly program gives our customers the extra assurance of knowing they’ll be taken care of if the original comic art they purchased does not arrive or does not match the seller’s description.“
To provide original comic art collectors with a hassle-free buying experience, Sketch Maven invites buyers to contact them if the original comic art purchased is not received within 14 days of ordering or if the original comic artwork is different than what was described by the seller. Unlike other marketplaces, Sketch Maven will work on the behalf of the buyer to resolve the issue with the seller. If an acceptable solution is not reached, Sketch Maven will fully refund the purchase price and all shipping costs incurred by the buyer.
The Sketch Maven Buyer Protection Program covers every buyer free of charge for any purchases made through their online original comic art marketplace.
About Sketch Maven, Inc.
Sketch Maven, Inc. is the premier online marketplace for original comic artwork and sketches. Created by collectors for collectors, Sketch Maven, Inc. is the easiest place to buy and sell original comic art. The Sketch Maven team is committed to expanding the hobby beyond the current core market to a broader audience. To find out the latest news about Sketch Maven, follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Sketch Maven.com.
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