Another auction, another incredible selection from Hake’s Americana & Collectibles! Auction #221 is open for bidding and includes everything from historical memorabilia and top-rated comics to concert posters and so much more. An incredible selection featured this year is the Greg Hildebrandt Original Art Collection.
Greg and his twin brother Tim began pursuing their art careers immediately after graduating from the Meinzinger Art School. In 1963, both brothers were hired by Arch Bishop Fulton J. Sheen to create art for his weekly TV show, Life is Worth Living. Eventually, the brothers shifted their focus to commercial illustration. After illustrating a series of The Lord of the Rings calendars for Ballantine Books, the Hildebrandt brothers gained international fame. George Lucas even hired them to create the movie poster for his first Star Wars film.
Following Tim’s passing in 2006, Greg painted three new pieces for Star Wars compendium covers along with comic covers for Deadpool, Old Man Logan, Secret Wars, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Captain America. He also started his own series, The Dark Side, where he paints his favorite characters at extremely large sizes. This collection featured at Hake’s includes exceptional pieces of original art by Greg.
Lot 1457 includes an impressive 28-3/4” x 38-3/4” frame containing an acrylic on canvas painting. The art, painted in 2016, features a New 52 Harley Quinn, seated upon a throne, with a whip in hand and her foot resting on the back of the Joker. Not only is the art professionally matted and framed, it is also signed by Hildebrandt.
Showcased in lot 1459 is an incredible 27-1/2” x 35” acrylic on canvas painting featuring Wolverine as his future self, Old Man Logan. This variant was published as the cover for Old Man Logan Vol. 2 #5 in 2015. The composition perfectly captures the essence of this post-apocalyptic storyline. This art is professionally matted and framed, and autographed by Hildebrandt.
Featured in lot 1460 is a 28” x 38” frame containing an acrylic on canvas painting. The art depicts Avengers member and King of Wakanda, The Black Panther, leaping through fire with the flag of Wakanda. This art was published as the variant cover for Black Panther Vol. 6 #5 in 2016. This professionally matted and framed art is also signed by Hildebrandt.
Highlighted in lot 1463 is a 23” x 33” wonderfully detailed mixed media artwork on black board. This piece features Marvel’s Man Without Fear, Daredevil, leaping down from his perch, with his body drawing parallel to that of image of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The art, created in 2017, ties in closely with Daredevil's Catholicism and the sacrifice and daily crucifixion he puts himself through in the pursuit of justice. This professionally matted and framed art is also signed by Hildebrandt.
Highlighted in lot 1456 is a detailed original pencil art piece depicting Harley Quinn and the Joker. Lot 1458 features an original pencil art piece depicting popular antihero Wolverine as his future self, Old Man Logan. Lot 1461 showcases an original pencil original art piece paying homage to the iconic cover of the 1941 Captain America Comics #1 – where Captain America punched Hitler. Included in lot 1462 is an original pencil art piece featuring two of Marvel’s most famous antiheroes, Deadpool and The Punisher.
Bidding for these remarkable pieces, as well as countless others included in the Hildebrandt Collection, closes on July 11-13, 2017. Head over to hakes.com to view additional pieces from this auction and get started on bidding!
