Up for auction is this beautiful limited edition duo-tone lithograph from the creator of Batman, Bob Kane. Drawn in this collage are several reference sketches of the original Batman as Robert Kane visioned the caped crusader back in 1938 ! Inspired buy drawings of Leonardo Da Vince, Mr. Kane played out his creation, Batman in this some of his earliest work. The original set of drawings was stored folded and put in a trunk of other childhood memorabilia for many years before being found one day. He had the piece framed & hung on the wall outside his kitchen for many years in Los Angeles.
Produced on beautiful imported linen finish paper to exact specifications for the Warner Brothers Studio Stores in 1990s. The edition of 500 sold out at a retail of $500. In addition to this regular edition of 500 there were Artist & Publishers Proofs of a much smaller edition size produced & signed by Bob Kane. These as do the regular numbered edition bare his authentic signature in gold lacquer ink & are adorned with the DC Comics seal in gold. (see pics) Image is representative of item offered you may or may not receive this particular number. Approximately 17" X 19 1/2" with adequate border for framing. Mint condition. Will look great framed in your collection. PROOF.
A very beautiful item of historic value relative to this Icon of our time. A must have for the serious Batman collector. We offer one of these very rare proofs for sale in this auction. A certificate of authenticity will be included. We have seen these offered on the internet galleries for an average of $1000. See Google.com search "Batman Davinci"
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