A BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE to the late artist, who was born 69 years ago, on July 29, 1955…
How can you not love Dave Stevens’ version of Vampirella? It’s a pairing made in heaven or hell, depending on your perspective
So to celebrate his birthday, we present his original art for the cover the 1993 Harris Comics trade collection Vampirella: A Scarlet Thirst, which included a bunch of Bronze Age tales.
Dig this:
Here’s the official description from Heritage Auctions:
Dave Stevens Vampirella: A Scarlet Thirst Cover Painting Original Art (Harris, 1993). An all-new cover painting was commissioned for this collection of some of the daughter of Drakulon’s greatest stories. A truly impressive piece that is as tempting as it is terrifying. Rich blues and warm reds in mixed media make for a stunning piece with a matted image area of 11″ x 17.5″. The work is Plexiglas front framed out to 22.75″ x 29.25″. It appears that Stevens added a piece of Bristol board to extend the image area down another inch. The piece is in otherwise Excellent condition.
The painting sold through Heritage in Feb. 2018 for $40,630.00, including buyer’s premium.
That took a bite out of somebody’s wallet.
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