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  • Michael Wm. Kaluta Limited Edition Signed Tolkien Art Print
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Michael Wm. Kaluta Limited Edition Signed Tolkien Art Print

    Est: -

    Titled The Black Gate Is Closed. Artist Signed And Numbered 134/300 In The Lower Left And Right Corners As Photographed. Measures Approximately 19.5” X 20.5”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. This Piece Is In A Protective Sleeve With A Backer Board. Kt20310 Ka

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • Michael Kaluta Signed Art Print
    Jul. 26, 2024

    Michael Kaluta Signed Art Print

    Est: -

    Artist Signed, Measures Approximately 23.5” X 18”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. This Piece Is In A Protective Sleeve. Kt20310 Ka

    EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
  • Michael Kaluta Autographed Book
    May. 04, 2019

    Michael Kaluta Autographed Book

    Est: $25 - $75

    Wings of Twilight: The Art of Michael Kaluta. Inscribed on title page "To Charlie: after more years than I can count. Big happiness. Michael Kaluta 2002. Copyright 2001. Autograph received in person by consignor.

    Keystone Auctions LLC
  • Michael William Kaluta Autographed Book
    May. 04, 2019

    Michael William Kaluta Autographed Book

    Est: $25 - $100

    Echoes The Drawings of Michael William Kaluta. Signed and number "264/1000" on inside of cover. Copyright 2000.

    Keystone Auctions LLC
  • Michael Kaluta Signed & Numbered Print
    Aug. 30, 2018

    Michael Kaluta Signed & Numbered Print

    Est: $50 - $100

    Michael Kaluta signed and numbered print. Signed in pencil "M.W. Kaluta" lower right. Numbered in pencil "228/300" lower left. Titled "Grot" in pencil lower center. Measures 24" x 18" sheet size. Near mint condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most all items from this auction in house at the fairest possible prices.

    Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for Lucifer #70.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for Lucifer #70.

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    69. Michael Kaluta cover art for Lucifer #70. (2005) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 11.5 x 17 in. comic art stock. The beautiful and evocative cover to the DC/Vertigo comic Lucifer #70, depicting “Lucifer” rising out of a fireplace, reading a story to devilish centaur children and mother. The striking work is colored in mauve and cool tones. A fine rendering from the master of ink drawing. Signed top right, “M W Kaluta 2005”. In very fine condition. $6,000 - $8,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for Fallen Angel #17.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for Fallen Angel #17.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    68. Michael Kaluta cover art for Fallen Angel #17. (2003) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 15 x 20 in. artist board. A sinister and mysterious work depicting a sultry redhead with drink in hand, surrounded by lifeless bodies, against a rich backdrop. A fine painting evoking a 1940s noir feel. A mature and elegant work that served as the cover to DC Comics Fallen Angel #17. Signed in the body of the work, “M W Kaluta 2003”. Retaining DC Comics label sticker and inkstamp on the verso. In fine condition. $4,000 - $6,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta large "The Shadow Knows" illustration.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta large "The Shadow Knows" illustration.

    Est: $60,000 - $80,000

    67. Michael Kaluta large “The Shadow Knows” illustration. (2000) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 38.5 x 52.25 in. artist board. This tremendous piece is likely the largest finished work of the famous character ever created. It was commissioned by a patron of the arts, and Kaluta spent countless hours creating the imposing work. It depicts a scene of many layers and depth with no less than 35 characters illustrated, and imagery of a bank robbery, death, police, vintage cars, elevated trains, New York City tenements and much, much, more - all putty in the hands of “The Shadow”. A major and important work. Signed in the middle right of art, “M W Kaluta 2000”. Exhibiting some mounting remnants and cleanly drilled holes around the perimeter of the board in blank borders from previous framing, not affecting art. In fine condition. $60,000 - $80,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta Batman vs. Predator illustration.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta Batman vs. Predator illustration.

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    66. Michael Kaluta Batman vs. Predator illustration. (1991) Accomplished in pencil and ink on 11 x 14 in. artist leaf. A dynamic rendering of “Batman” holding up a spinal cord with skulls, his cape fully unfurled, triumphant over his foe “the Predator”, who lies amidst the rubble. Publication unknown. An evocative drawing with much ink and life to it, together with very fine line work making it a timeless masterpiece. Signed twice; once in the artwork at center, “M W Kaluta 1991”, and inscribed and signed below the art, ‘To Henry - Merry Christmas 1996 M W Kaluta”. In fine condition. $3,000 - $5,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta The Shadow "Master of Men" recreation painting.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta The Shadow "Master of Men" recreation painting.

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    65. Michael Kaluta The Shadow “Master of Men” recreation painting. (1999) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 17.5 x 23 in. artist leaf. Kaluta’s artistry harkens back to the finest illustrators of the past. His attention to detail and his keen sense of color and staging make all of his works memorable and desirable. This lovely work is a recreation of a previous Shadow cover, and depicts the Shadow symbolically controlling the city as a puppeteer. A perfect noir scene rendered in fine ink work and expressive colors. Signed lower right, “M W Kaluta ‘99”. Exhibiting minor soiling in the blank borders. Otherwise in very fine condition. $8,000 - $12,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for The Books of Magic #52.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for The Books of Magic #52.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    64. Michael Kaluta cover art for The Books of Magic #52. (1998) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 11.5 x 17 in. light artist board. Lovely and vigorous rendering of the characters from the Vertigo/DC comic series. A bright red background supports our hero, looking over the scene with WWI and other era soldiers and more below. Fine details, cleanly executed. Signed mid left, “M W Kaluta 98”. Exhibiting very minor corner bumping. In very fine condition. $4,000 - $6,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for Prince Valiant #2.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for Prince Valiant #2.

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    63. Michael Kaluta cover art for Prince Valiant #2. (1994) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 15 x 21.25 in artist leaf. A wonderfully crafted, phantasmagorical rendering of “Prince Valiant” aboard a ship, men rowing as a woman and child look on, all while the sea and the sky evoke turmoil and adventure. Beautifully colored and presented. This painting was used as the cover to Marvel’s Prince Valiant #2. Signed by the artist at middle right, “M W Kaluta 1994”. In fine condition. $6,000 - $8,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow film adaptation comic series.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow film adaptation comic series.

    Est: $12,000 - $16,000

    62. Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow film adaptation comic series. (1994) Accomplished in ink, watercolor, and other media on 11.5 x 16.5 in. artist leaf. An incredibly detailed and finely rendered work, this memorable piece was used as the cover to #1 of Dark Horse’s 2-issue comic adaptation of the 1994 Universal film. Very finely rendered, the art harkens back to the fine work of artists from a bygone era such as Arthur Rackham. A masterpiece. Retaining notation in upper left blank border, “Shadow Movie Cover #1”. Signed in ink at left, “MW Kaluta ‘94”. In very fine condition. $12,000 - $16,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow: In the Coils of the Leviathan #4.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow: In the Coils of the Leviathan #4.

    Est: $14,000 - $16,000

    61. Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow: In the Coils of the Leviathan #4. (1994) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 14 x 21 in. artist leaf visible through mat. Used as a cover for the Dark Horse The Shadow series, this brilliant and dynamic artwork depicts our mysterious hero descending into the city sewer system, risking watery death. Wonderful perspective and finely rendered ink work. Signed at lower right, “M W Kaluta 94”. In very fine condition. $14,000 - $16,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow: In the Coils of the Leviathan #2.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow: In the Coils of the Leviathan #2.

    Est: $12,000 - $16,000

    60. Michael Kaluta cover art for The Shadow: In the Coils of the Leviathan #2. (1993) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 16.5 x 23 in. artist leaf. Fantastically surreal illustration of the pulp hero “The Shadow”, used for a Dark Horse produced comic cover. Depicting the Shadow’s gloved hands holding a scene of explosive mayhem! Kaluta is the master of colorful and evocative scenes and this work delivers. Signed at middle right,“M W Kaluta 93”. Exhibiting minor toning in blank borders from previous matting. In very fine condition. $12,000 - $16,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta WitchCraft painting.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta WitchCraft painting.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    59. Michael Kaluta WitchCraft painting. (1994) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 28.75 x 23 in. artist leaf. A large triptych illustrating the three memorable covers from the Vertigo three-issue WitchCraft comic series, all combined here in one mind-blowing image. Delicately rendered with much fine line ink work, and water colored in cool earthy greens. Many allegorical and symbolic details are drawn into the work. Signed by the artist at top right, “M W Kaluta, 1994”. In very fine condition. $4,000 - $6,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for Weird War Tales #2.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for Weird War Tales #2.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    58. Michael Kaluta cover art for Weird War Tales #2. (1990) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 13 x 23 in artist leaf. This dynamic work served as the cover for DC Comics Weird War Tales Vol. 2, No. 2. The detailed work depicts an artist decorating the side of a fighter plane while a militaristic creature looms over him. A large and beautiful image, richly colored. Signed in the bottom left of art, “M W Kaluta ‘90”. Retaining Comics Code Authority approval inkstamp on the verso. Exhibiting some edge wear and tape remnants to top border. The art remains in fine condition. $4,000 - $6,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta The Shadow "Cranston" and "Lane".
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta The Shadow "Cranston" and "Lane".

    Est: $16,000 - $18,000

    57. Michael Kaluta The Shadow “Cranston” and “Lane”. (1987) Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 23 x 29 in. artist leaf. A large and terrific drawing by the definitive Shadow artist, depicting Lamont Cranston lighting a cigarette for Margo Lane, below a poster of “The Shadow” with guns blazing. A perfect work in rich colors contrasting nicely with The Shadow’s red scarf and cape. This is a 1987 recreation of the 1970s original poster art as seen in The Studio book. A huge and commanding piece. Signed lower left, “M W Kaluta 1987”. In fine condition. $16,000 - $18,000

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  • Michael Kaluta "The Shadow" over Earth painting.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta "The Shadow" over Earth painting.

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    56. Michael Kaluta “The Shadow” over Earth painting. (1988) Accomplished in ink, watercolor and mixed media on 14.75 x 19 in. artist leaf. Kaluta surely is the definitive illustrator of the pulp hero The Shadow and he alone was able to recreate the 1920s period feel to the character, although Kaluta drew him much later in the century. Kaluta created this lovely work as a commission, and it depicts the classic Shadow figure overlooking the Earth and space. Finely detailed and colored to perfection. Signed in ink at left center, “M Kaluta 1988”. Exhibiting tape remnant to upper edge of verso. In very fine condition. $4,000 - $6,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for Bold Adventure #3.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for Bold Adventure #3.

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    55. Michael Kaluta cover art for Bold Adventure #3. (1983) Accomplished in pencil and ink with paste-up elements on 11 x 16.5 in. comic art stock. Created as a cover for PC Comics in 1983, this World War II period illustration was exactly right for Kaluta! Very finely rendered work with a bit of a WWII plane (a Spitfire, natch!) behind our hero. Signed twice, in the lower right of art, “M W Kaluta 83”, and above the art line, inscribed in ink, “Raphael Ruiz…here’s to the Midnight Oil! M W Kaluta 11-4-84”. Exhibiting light wear and tape residue along the top blank border of the art. In fine condition. $6,000 - $8,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta A Gift from the Gozniks illustration.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta A Gift from the Gozniks illustration.

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    54. Michael Kaluta A Gift from the Gozniks illustration. (ca. 1970s). Accomplished in pencil and ink on 5.75 x 16.5 in. trimmed artist leaf. Kaluta is the master of the fine ink line and this oblong work beautifully showcases his keen sense of design. We see a man and woman beside a tree and the reflection of the tree and clouds rippling in the water below. Above the work is noted in blue marker, “Fantastic 684-2 ‘A gift from the Gozniks’ page 25 G. Eklund one illo for splash, M W Kaluta”. Published in A Gift from the Gozniks. Retaining pen and ink tests on the verso. Exhibiting clipped upper right corner and single hole punch above art. In fine condition. $1,000 - $2,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta cover art for Secrets of Haunted House #8.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta cover art for Secrets of Haunted House #8.

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    53. Michael Kaluta cover art for Secrets of Haunted House #8. (1977) Accomplished in pencil and ink on 11.5 x 16.5 in. artist leaf. A wonderfully detailed vintage cover to the DC Comics horror book. Our hero brandishes a magical pentagram, commanding the power of a huge demonic figure that holds him and many treasures in his hands. Retaining the DC Comics house inkstamp and copyright notice on the verso. In fine condition. $6,000 - $8,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta "Crimson God" painting.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta "Crimson God" painting.

    Est: $14,000 - $16,000

    52. Michael Kaluta “Crimson God” painting. (1975) Accomplished ink, oil, watercolor and other media on 12.5 x 18 in. heavy artist leaf visible through mat. A unique and fantastic Kaluta painting uncharacteristically in oil paint, with touches in watercolor and ink throughout. The scene depicts an angry R. E. Howard-style character in fantastic surroundings, clutching a revolver, his hand resting upon a colorful creature. A finely inked work with symbolic touches throughout. Created during the era of Kaluta’s residence with “The Studio” artists. Signed in lower left, “M W Kaluta 1975”. In fine condition. $14,000 - $16,000

    Profiles in History
  • Michael Kaluta illustration for Swords of Shahrazar by R.E. Howard.
    Jul. 30, 2016

    Michael Kaluta illustration for Swords of Shahrazar by R.E. Howard.

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    51. Michael Kaluta illustration for Swords of Shahrazar by R.E. Howard. (1976) Accomplished in pencil and ink on 7 x 10 in. artist leaf. Kaluta illustrated the R. E. Howard novel at the behest of his friend Roy Krenkel, and this lovely and fine-lined work is reminiscent of the great Krenkel’s style. The work illustrates the line, “He had the advantage of position”, which the artist has handwritten below the art. Signed at center left, “M W Kaluta”. Retaining notations in the top right margin, and faint pencil work in the white areas of the art. Exhibiting minor soiling. In fine condition. $1,000 - $1,500

    Profiles in History
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