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Our annual silent auction, Keep the Presses Rolling, is about to start on November 1st!
The Fran Skene Memorial Art Auction
As part of the online silent auction, we also have the Fran Skene Memorial Art Auction. This comprises original artwork and limited edition prints collected in the 1980s and 90s by local SFF author Fran Skene and generously donated by her daughter, Sylvia Skene. Profits from this auction will benefit both Pulp Literature and Polar Borealis magazine. Here’s a peek at some of the artwork up for auction.
Signed original ink and watercolour by Margaret Organ-Kean, 1990. 10×12″ including matte.
Margaret Organ-Kean was one of the earliest Magic the Gathering artists, and is known for such classics as Lion’s Eye Diamond, Implements of Sacrifice, and Hipparion. This delightful ink and watercolour illustration pre-dates her MTG work, and clearly shows why MTG hired her!
Signed original ink & watercolour by Gary DeLamatre, 1988. 9.25×12″ including matte.
Gary DeLamatre’s distinct paintings and prints are sought after by collectors and often fetch prices in the hundreds in auctions. With prints going for $200 – $500 on eBay, this signed original is a rare find.
Signed, original ink drawing by Doug Andersen, 1987. 15×17″ including matte.
Doug Andersen has had a 40+ year career as an artist, and is best know for his table-top game covers including Cyberpunk 2020 and Shadowrun. This delicate pen and ink drawing depicting a tender moment is a rare collectible.
There are many more pieces available for view on the Galabid site, and more being added every day. To see all of Fran Skene’s collection, filtre for ‘Fran Skene Memorial Art Auction‘.
But wait there’s more!
In addition to artwork there are books, swordplay classes, editing packages and much, much more! Check it all out here >>
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