Charles Vess Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Charles Vess Art Value Price Guide

Jul. 26, 2024
Charles D. Vess 1977 Signed Limited Edition Art Portfolio
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Titled The Dream Collector, Artist Signed And Numbered 348/350 As Photographed. (8) Prints That Each Measures Approximately 16” X 12”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. Includes The Original Portfolio Folder. Kt20310 Ka
EJ'S Auction & Appraisal
Jul. 03, 2024
Charles Vess: a signed sketchbook and group of art
Est: £30 - £50
Charles Vess: a signed sketchbook and group of artbooks (Mixed Publishers, dates).This lot features:Charles Vess: From the 1970s to the 1996. Signed sketchbook limited to 100 copies, this being 97/10. SoftcoverThe Tundra Sketchbook series Volume 5: Charles Vess. Softcover.Neil Gaiman and Charles Vess Stardust. Deluxe edition Hardcover, Titan Books.The Art of Neil Gaiman and Charless Vesss Stardust: An Informal History by Charless Vess. Hardcover, Titan Books.~(4) High-Grade condition.
Ewbank's
May. 04, 2022
Charles Vess Book of Night Dark Horse Comics - Numbered and Signed
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This item is shippable. We offer combined shipping in-house. Photos will serve to represent any other condition issues. Condition reports will be answered up until 24 prior to auction time.
The Antique Collective LLC
Jun. 27, 2020
Charles D. Vess | The Dream Collector, 1977
Est: $400 - $500
An original signed and dated (1977) watercolor by American fantasy and comic artist Charles Vess (b. 1951). Vess’s many career achievements include contributions to the Marvel and DC comic universes, exhibitions in the United States and around the world, and numerous awards. His most recent published work includes The Book of Earthsea, the result of a collaboration with Ursula K. Le Guin. This piece is Vess’s original design for the cover of a limited edition portfolio entitled “Dream Collector,” and it shows evidence of some corrections in white paint, particularly on the right side of the image. Condition: good to very good. Some age-toning, and, in addition to the corrections already noted, a small water stain in the center right edge. Matted but not framed.
Second Story Books
Apr. 19, 2020
Signed Charles Vess Watercolor
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Signed and dated watercolor by American fantasy and comic artist Charles Vess (b. 1951). Vess’s many career achievements include contributions to the Marvel and DC comic universes, exhibitions in the United States and around the world, and numerous awards. His most recent published work includes The Book of Earthsea, the result of a collaboration with Ursula K. Le Guin. Condition: Good to Very Good. Some age-toning. Tape around margins which does not impact image. Some bumping to corners without damage to image. Holes punched across the top of paper appear to be original to the item.
Second Story Books
Nov. 15, 2018
Charles Vess Lithograph
Est: $50 - $75
Charles Vess original lithograph. Signed and dated in pencil "Charles D. Vess 72" lower right. Signed and numbered in pencil "All For The Love of Mr. McKay" and 2/12 lower left. Measures 13" x 16.25" sheet size. As-is condition with repair lower right. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Amity Art Foundation, Inc. collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items.
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Jul. 30, 2016
Charles Vess preliminary illustration.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
129. Charles Vess preliminary illustration. (1986) Accomplished in pencil on 20 x 30 in. artist board. A finely rendered preliminary drawing of a dramatic lone figure, hair in the wind, holding a knife atop a mountain, overlooking a vanquished dragon sinking into the mire. Filled with depth and tonal shading. The finished preliminary to previous Lot 128. Signed and inscribed below the artwork, “C Vess ‘86, To Henry, a good one—Charles”. In fine condition. $2,000 - $3,000
Profiles in History
Jul. 30, 2016
Charles Vess fantasy illustration.
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
128. Charles Vess fantasy illustration. (1986) Accomplished in pencil and ink with white-out on artist board with 12.5 x 18.75 in. visible through mat. A finely rendered and detailed ink masterpiece of a lone figure, hair to the wind, atop a sprawling tree overlooking a reptilian creature. This pen and ink illustration showcases Vess’ excessively fine cross-hatching. Vess is a modern master of fine illustration and this large and regal work is a perfect example of his considerable skill. Signed at lower left “C. Vess ‘86”. In very fine condition. $5,000 - $7,000
Profiles in History
Oct. 15, 2008
CHARLES VESS (American b.1951) Raven Song, 1989
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
CHARLES VESS (American b.1951) Raven Song, 1989 Watercolor on paper 16 x 13.5 in. Signed lower right From the Frank Collection.
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 25, 2006
[ Comics ] 94 CGC 1387231 Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1985) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 5/06: 296 in 9.4, 601 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
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[ Comics ] 94 CGC 1387231 Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1985) CGC NM 9.4 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Overstreet 2006 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 5/06: 296 in 9.4, 601 higher. From the collection of Patrick Marchbanks.
Heritage Auctions
May. 13, 2006
Original Comic Art Charles Vess - The Books of Magic Annual #3 Cover Original Art (Vertigo, 1999). From The Thousand Deaths of Timothy Hunter, written by Neil Gaiman, comes this smoldering image of Hunter set on a flaming pedestal, surrounded by a
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Original Comic Art Charles Vess - The Books of Magic Annual #3 Cover Original Art (Vertigo, 1999). From The Thousand Deaths of Timothy Hunter, written by Neil Gaiman, comes this smoldering image of Hunter set on a flaming pedestal, surrounded by a mass of spectacled acolytes. This startling illustration by Charles Vess, has an image area of 10.5 x 18 . Painted in washes of watercolor and pen and ink, this incredible piece is in Excellent condition, and signed by Charles Vess.
Heritage Auctions
Feb. 05, 2006
[ COMICS - Modern Age 1980-Present ] Books of Magic 1 Platinum Edition (DC, 1994) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Platinum ink cover by Charles Vess. Gary Amaro and Peter Gross art. This is currently the highest grade awarded by CGC for this issue.
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[ COMICS - Modern Age 1980-Present ] Books of Magic 1 Platinum Edition (DC, 1994) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Platinum ink cover by Charles Vess. Gary Amaro and Peter Gross art. This is currently the highest grade awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 29, 2006
[ Original Comic Art ] Uncertified 1380849 1000 MS John Buscema and Charles Vess - Conan the Destroyer #2, page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1985). Writer, Michael Fleisher, and artist, John Buscema, adapt the 1984 film, "Conan the Destroyer," in this
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[ Original Comic Art ] Uncertified 1380849 1000 MS John Buscema and Charles Vess - Conan the Destroyer #2, page 11 Original Art (Marvel, 1985). Writer, Michael Fleisher, and artist, John Buscema, adapt the 1984 film, "Conan the Destroyer," in this two-issue series. In this page, Conan and Akiro watch as a girl offers herself to the dreaming god, Dagoth. The dialog balloons on this page are paste-ups and show aging, and the two corners on the right side of the art have been clipped, outside the image area; otherwise the art is in Very Good condition.
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 29, 2006
[ Comics ] 98 CGC 1408667 Books of Magic 1 Platinum Edition (DC, 1994) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Platinum ink cover by Charles Vess. Gary Amaro and Peter Gross art. This is currently the highest grade awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2005
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[ Comics ] 98 CGC 1408667 Books of Magic 1 Platinum Edition (DC, 1994) CGC NM/MT 9.8 White pages. Platinum ink cover by Charles Vess. Gary Amaro and Peter Gross art. This is currently the highest grade awarded by CGC for this issue. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $22. CGC census 1/06: 1 in 9.8, none higher.
Heritage Auctions
Jan. 21, 2006
[ Original Comic Art ] Uncertified 1380845 Charles Vess - Swamp Thing#129 Cover Original Art (DC, 1993). It's a case of Swamp Fever , as our mossy hero finds himself in a bad way on this incredible cover painting. The vibrant use of color in this
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[ Original Comic Art ] Uncertified 1380845 Charles Vess - Swamp Thing#129 Cover Original Art (DC, 1993). It's a case of Swamp Fever , as our mossy hero finds himself in a bad way on this incredible cover painting. The vibrant use of color in this painting is amazing! The art, mixed media on bristol measuring 16 x 23 , has an image area of 14 x 21 , and is in Excellent condition. The piece has been attractively matted to an overall size of 19 x 26 .
Heritage Auctions
Nov. 27, 2005
[ COMICS ] Modern Age - 1980-Present Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1985) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 10/05: 135 in 9.8, none
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[ COMICS ] Modern Age - 1980-Present Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel, 1985) CGC NM/MT 9.8 Off-white to white pages. Painted cover by Charles Vess. Greg LaRocque and Jim Mooney art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 10/05: 135 in 9.8, none higher.
Heritage Auctions
Jun. 19, 2005
[ Comics ] [ Modern Age (1980-Present) ] Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel 1985) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Charles Vess cover. Jim Mooney and Greg LaRocque art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 5/05: 406 in 9.6, 127 higher.
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[ Comics ] [ Modern Age (1980-Present) ] Web of Spider-Man #1 (Marvel 1985) CGC NM+ 9.6 White pages. Charles Vess cover. Jim Mooney and Greg LaRocque art. Overstreet 2005 NM- 9.2 value = $15. CGC census 5/05: 406 in 9.6, 127 higher.
Heritage Auctions