John Alvin illustration art is some of the most celebrated in the entertainment industry. Alvin created the movie posters for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Blade Runner, Gremlins, The Goonies, The Color Purple, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, and the anniversary posters for Star Wars. John Alvin illustration art is highly coveted by illustration art and entertainment collectors and can be quite valuable. A promotional illustration for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial sold for $394,000 at auction. To determine the value of your John Alvin Illustration Art, contact Nate D. Sanders Auctions at (310) 440-2982. We get top prices for original science fiction and fantasy artwork. Here are some pieces we’ve recently sold in that genre:
Artist Dean Ellis original ”Red Illustrated Man” painting commissioned for the cover art of Ray Bradbury’s ”The Illustrated Man”. Ellis’ depiction was used for the cover of the Bantam Books 1969 paperback edition of ”The Illustrated Man”. Composed in casein on illustration board. Painting measures 17” x 26.5” and is framed to an overall size of 26” x 35”. Near fine condition (we can help you evaluate the condition of your Maxfield Parrish Illustration Art). With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $45,894.
Bidding was also impressive for this fantastical Charles Addams piece auctioned at Nate D. Sanders Auctions:
“Addams Family” cartoonist and creator Charles Addams original 1946 painting personally owned by Ray Bradbury. True to Addams’ whimsical and macabre tone, painting depicts a landscape scene at twilight with a Gothic mansion overlooking a shore, and with ghoulish creatures and spirits ascending towards the house. Signed, “Chas Adams” at upper right. Mixed media on illustration board was selected to be the cover image for Bradbury’s book, “From the Dust Returned”, which was released in 2001. Painting measures 17″ x 12″ and is matted and framed to an overall size of 24″ x 19″. Chip to frame, otherwise near fine. (If you have questions about the condition of your John Alvin Illustration Art, please contact us for a free condition report and estimate). With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $25,000.