Frazetta’s Conan (Lancer/Ace,1967) just sold for $13,500,000
My grandfather was all about breaking records. He thrived on competition and always believed he’d rise to the very top. While Norman Rockwell still holds the record for the highest price ever achieved for an illustration painting—$46 million for Saying Grace—this result shows that Frazetta is firmly in that league now, and that alone would have filled him with pride. He would be the first to say there’s still a little ways to go before claiming the number one spot, but he always knew he belonged there. To see his work recognized on this level, standing shoulder to shoulder with the greatest of all time, is both surreal and deeply gratifying for our family.
I was so honored to help exhibit this original artwork at the Frazetta Museum in Florida, and I have a good feeling it will be on display again in the future. I look forward to curating more exhibits—not only with pieces my mom has bought back into her collection, but also through collaborations with other collectors who share in the passion for preserving this legacy. None of this would be possible without the incredible partnership we’ve had with Heritage. Their dedication has helped us achieve historic milestones like this one, while also ensuring that new generations continue to discover and celebrate my grandfather’s art.
—Sara Frazetta, https://t.co/OmOXkCNHWG
Happy birthday to "Beta Ray Bill,"
"The Star Slammers" and "Ragnarok" creator, "Batman," "Thor," "Manhunter," "Rampaging Hulk," "The Metal Men," "Star Wars," "Hercules Unbound," "The Avengers," "X-Factor," "Fantastic Four" and "Orion" artist, the eminent, Walter Simonson.
I've gotta admit that I got teary eyed with that Hulk Hogan tribute. So many great moments of my childhood in one video. I know many of us didn't always have the easiest childhoods, but we could turn to wrestling and Hulk was the guy. #RIPHulkster
Sly Stone Has Died. In 1968 I saw Sly & the Family Stone debut at the Fillmore East in New York City opening for Jimi Hendrix. They were a freight train of bombastic, joyous SouI that would soon climb the charts and change the sound of R&B for so many other artists. Rest In Soul!