Joe Shuster Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Joe Shuster Art Value Price Guide

May. 25, 2016
JOE SHUSTER
Est: $4,000 - $5,000
JOE SHUSTER (1914 - 1992) Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, first published in Action Comics No. 1 (June 1938). Outstanding oversized original pencil drawing of his creation, Superman, drawn on a 16" x 10" tan-colored sheet and signed "Joe Shuster" in black ink at bottom. A tiny red blotch and very scattered and light toned spots mentioned only for accuracy, otherwise in excellent condition. Rare!
Alexander Historical Auctions LLC
Mar. 23, 2016
Joe Shuster, Superman Original Drawing, Pen and Marker on Paper
Est: $3,400 - $4,420
Black marker and Colored Pen on Paper USA, circa 1970’s Joe Shuster (1914-1992)—Canadian-American comic book artist signed by Joe Shuster An extraordinarily rare signed rendering of Superman by his creator, Joe Shuster. First time on market from the private collection of expert and specialist Ari Goldman. Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 in. (25.4 x 21.6 cm.) Excellent Condition Estimate: $7,500 The rendering is fluid and confident with Superman fully realized as the character that became seminal in pop culture history. And it is realized by the hand of the original creator. All of the recognizable features of the definitive visage are there; the lock of fallen hair, the billowing cape, the confident aura and the action pose. Joe Shuster (Canadian- American, 1914-1992) While still in High School, friends Jerry Siegel (writer) and classmate Joe Schuster (artist) collaborated on a science fiction story for their own self-published amateur fan mag. They called the tale “The Reign of the Superman” and, far from what was to follow, it was the disturbing tale of a homeless man who, with the use of drugs, attained heightened mental prowess that allowed him to vandalize and rob the innocent. It was not a success. Undeterred, in 1933 Siegel revisited his idea and transformed Superman into a hero. He was simply strong man in this rendition but the idea was evolving and together with his pal Joe, they created a comic story they titled “The Superman” that they unsuccessfully submitted to publishers. In 1935 the team of Shuster and Siegal became professional comic book contributors and although they conceived of their now fully developed Superman to be destined as a syndicated strip, Siegal submitted their strip concept to a publisher who forwarded it to the editor of Detective Comics who approved of the idea for his forthcoming schedule of new titles. Condition In excellent condition, the drawing has been preserved and carefully stored to retain its freshness and color saturation. A remarkable opportunity for the serious collector. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.
Auctionata US
Jun. 12, 2015
SIEGEL, Jerry (1914-1996) and Joe SHUSTER (1914-1992).Superman#2. New York: DC Comics, 1 September 1939.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
SIEGEL, Jerry (1914-1996) and Joe SHUSTER (1914-1992). Superman #2. New York: DC Comics, 1 September 1939. 4°. Pencilled and inked by Fred Guardineer, additional inking, editing and pencilling by Paul Cassidy, Vincent Sullivan and Joe Shuster. Original pictorial wrappers, cover art by Joe Shuster. (Complete grading and condition report available on request.) THE SECOND NUMBER OF THE FIRST OF THE GREAT COMIC BOOK SUPERHEROES AND ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE POPULAR CHARACTERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. Siegel and Shuster met in Cleveland when they were 16 years old and would, before they were 30, create one of the most celebrated cultural figures of the era. In 1938, Action Comics No. 1 included Superman’s first appearance in a short section, prior to receiving his own dedicated comic. Siegel and Shuster sold Superman to DC comics in 1938 for $130, later earning $25,000 a year from it for the rest of their lives. Michael Chabon has contextualized Superman’s cultural import: “The American comic book preëxisted the superhero, but just barely, and with so little distinction that in the cultural mind the medium has always seemed indistinguishable from its first stroke of brilliance. There were costumed crime-fighters before Superman (the Phantom, Zorro), but only as there were pop quartets before the Beatles. Superman invented and exhausted his genre in a single bound. All the tropes, all the clichés and conventions, all the possibilities, all the longings and wishes and neuroses that have driven and fed and burdened the superhero comic during the past seventy years were implied by and contained within that little red rocket ship hurtling toward Earth. That moment—Krypton exploding, Action Comics No. 1—is generally seen to be Minute Zero of the superhero idea” Michael Chabon, “Secret Skin: An essay in unitard theory,” in: The New Yorker, 10 March 2008).
Christie's
Oct. 25, 2014
JOE SHUSTER (AMERICAN 1914-1992)Superman,
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
JOE SHUSTER (AMERICAN 1914-1992) Superman, 1943 colored pencil on paper 23 x 15 cm (9 x 6 in.) [sight] signed and dedicated To Sylvia from SUPERMAN and Arnie, dated July 1943 upper right PROVENANCE Collection of Bernard Winters, Armonk, New York Bernard J. Winters was a philanthropist and art collector who was captivated by Russian icons. Over a fifty-year period, he worked closely with Sotheby`s, Christie`s, and private collectors to cultivate his collection. His monumental icons, as well as those purchased from Natalie Hays Hammond, daughter of John Hays Hammond, diplomat, were some of his favored items. LOT NOTES A drawing of The Man of Tomorrow, the blue-grey pencil sketch on a sheet of paper from the Concord Hotel in Kiamesha, NY notepad. Joseph "Joe" Shuster willingly drew quick sketches of a superhero he created to give them as a present to friends, or simply when he was asked for an authograph. Cartoonist Shuster and writer Jerry Siegel were Glenville friends who created the iconic comic book character in the 1930. Since then, many people received and cherished the unique drawings of the Man of Steel, dedicated to them or their family members by the artist. The present lot is an important artwork, being an original creator`s drawing of one of the most well-known and commercially successful fictional characters of the 20th century.
Shapiro Auctions LLC
Oct. 23, 2014
***WITHDRAWN***Original pencil drawing of Superman, by Joe Shuster
Est: $800 - $1,200
Original drawing of Superman's face, in pencil on heavy stock paper. 19x13.3 cm (7«x5¬").
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Oct. 23, 2014
***WITHDRAWN***Original colored drawing of Superman, by Joe Shuster
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Original drawing, done in black marker and tan, blue, red and yellow crayon. 21x13 cm (8¬x5¬"), on heavy stock paper.
PBA Galleries Auctions & Appraisers
Jul. 16, 2014
Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegel
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Original signed and inscribed ballpoint-highlighted production sketch for the cover of issue 80 of Superman: The Man of Steel comic book, printed in 1998. Sketch measures 10 x 14, and features a printed image of Superman lifting a villain over his head, with the title along the top. The figure of Superman has been gone over in blue ballpoint, with his cape drawn in along with other highlights, all done presumably by Joe Schuster. Signed and inscribed, "To Gary-with my best wishes from Jerry Siegel," and "Joe Shuster and Superman." Matted and framed with a cover from the finished comic book to an overall size of 21.75 x 18. Several vertical creases to sketch, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from James Spence.
RR Auction
Jun. 04, 2014
SUPERMAN. SHUSTER, JOE. 1914-1992; and JERRY
Est: $20,000 - $30,000
SUPERMAN. SHUSTER, JOE. 1914-1992; and JERRY SIEGEL. 1914-1996.
Bonhams
May. 25, 2014
Wayne BORING SUPERMAN Encre de Chine et encre de couleur pour une planche en 2 strips publiée en 1950. Planche exposée...
Est: €6,000 - €8,000
Wayne BORING SUPERMAN Encre de Chine et encre de couleur pour une planche en 2 strips publiée en 1950. Planche exposée lors de l'exposition « VRAOUM ! » à la maison Rouge en 2009. Rare. 33 x 48 cm.
Artcurial
May. 06, 2014
Joe Shuster (1914-1992)
Est: €70 - €120
Dédicase Superman. Sketch en profil in pencil. Signature bottom right. 20 x 13,5 cm. *Shuster originated superhero Supermin together with Jerry Siegel in 1938.
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Dec. 10, 2013
SHUSTER, JOE. 1914-1992.- An archive of drawings and ephemera relating to Joe Shuster, co-creator of the DC comic book series -Superman
Est: $30,000 - $35,000
An archive of drawings and ephemera relating to Joe Shuster, co-creator of the DC comic book series Superman and friend and neighbor of Theodore Reade Nathan. Collection includes 4 original drawings of Superman by Shuster. Other items include other drawings from the 1940s-1970s; two black and white prints with inscriptions to the daughters of Nathan; 1 pencil sketch, autographed to the grandsons of TRN; 1 signed autographed head shot of Joe Shuster; 1 black and white print inscribed to the grandsons of TRN; five assorted holiday greeting cards inscribed by Joe Shuster to the family of TRN, including a Jewish New Year card and a Passover card; a complete accounting of the financial statements from Joe Shuster; an affidavit concerning the copyright of Superman dated to April 18, 1966; at least 8 handwritten letters written by Joe Shuster explaining his state of affairs, which includes a substantial letter dated October 10, 1965 where Shuster inscribed TRN as his "best friend" and wishes him a Jewish New Year. One letter in particular is dated to May 3, 1970 explains why the payment for money has been delayed. INCLUDING FOUR ORIGINAL DRAWINGS OF SUPERMAN ; all sketched against the backdrop of Shuster's life in Queens and Manhattan. It is evident from the exchange of letters that there was a strong emotional bond between the Nathan family and Shuster, and accordingly, Shuster is keen to send greetings to all members of the family. Present also are many signed letters and copies of his signed, cancelled checks written to TRN with explanations for the delayed payment, a relic of the financial difficulties that Shuster endured while creating Superman. Included also in this archive and memorabilia are New Covenant and Agreement between the creators of Superman and National Periodical Publications, Inc., a renewal of the copyright claim signed by Joe Shuster on April 18, 1966. Original legal papers include a rare 1099 form dated to 1962 for Joe Shuster.
Bonhams