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Stephen Fabian (American, 1930-2025)
The Third Grave paperback cover, 1981
Acrylic on Masonite
20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Initialed lower left: SF
Signed and titled on reverse label: THE THIRD GRAVE / Stephen Fabian

The Barry Lamka Collection

The present work is published as the cover of The Third Grave by David Case (Arkham House, 1981).


More information about Stephen Fabian. See also: Fabian, Stephen, Steve Fabian Artist.

Estimate: $700 - up.

Condition Report*: Some very minor bits of gold transfer from frame along right and left edge, not affecting central image. Wear and markings to margins of board in keeping with illustration and publishing process.
Framed Dimensions 25.5 X 21.5 Inches
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