Original Carl Barks Oil Painting to be Offered by Heritage!

Dallas, Texas: Heritage Comics Auctions (HCA) will offer "The Flying Dutchman," an original oil painting by famed duck artist Carl Barks, in their upcoming Signature auction, to be held May 18-20, at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City.

"A half-page panel from 1959's Uncle Scrooge #25 served as the inspiration for this magnificent oil on masonite seascape," said Ed Jaster, Director of Acquisitions for HCA, "in which Uncle Scrooge, Donald Duck, and Huey, Dewey, and Louie first sight the ghostly Fliegende Hollander flying across the stormy skies with its crimson sails set."

"Carl Barks ultimately painted three different versions of this electrifying scene," said Jaster, "and this is the work numbered 23-72. Barks must have enjoyed painting the ship's rigging and the storm-tossed seas, for the image recalls the nautical pages he drew for his first Donald Duck yarn, 'Pirate Gold.'"

"This turbulent tableau spotlights the ducks, caught in the storm's fury," Jaster added. "The apparition of The Dutchman captures the force of its centuries-old curse -- the painting practically bowls viewers over with its raw power. The flashing lightning, storm clouds, and gigantic waves make this dramatic painting quite unique when compared to Barks' more typically staid portraits with the ducks assuming iconic poses. This sensational painting will be a treasured showpiece for any Carl Barks collector!"

This painting has a pre-auction estimate of $70,000 - $75,000.

For more information about Heritage's auctions, and a complete record of prices realized, along with full-color, enlargeable photos of each lot, please visit HeritageComics.com.

HCA specializes in rare, high-grade comic books, as well as vintage comic and animation art, illustration art, classic toys, movie posters and comics-related collectibles.

Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end comics material, toys, and original art are invited to call Ed Jaster at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 288 or Lon Allen at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 261 to discuss their rare comics and original illustration and comic art. Or visit HeritageComics.com and click on the "consign" tab. Or simply email Ed Jaster at EdJ@HeritageComics.com or Lon Allen at LonA@HeritageComics.com.

Music and Hollywood memorabilia collectors should contact Doug Norwine at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 452 or email DougN@HeritageGalleries.com.

Movie poster consignors, please call Grey Smith at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 367 or email GreySm@HeritageMoviePosters.com.

To purchase this catalog please contact Nicole Jewell at 800 872 6467 x 272 or write her at 3500 Maple Avenue, 17th Floor, Dallas, TX., 75219.