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Virgil Finlay Orig Pulp Fiction Sci Fi Modernist Drawing Ode To Youth Stylized Semi Nude Male Figure Family Archive Provenance Art Deco WWII MCM Magazine Novel Illustration Illustrator

Virgil Finlay Orig Pulp Fiction Sci Fi Modernist Drawing Ode To Youth Stylized Semi Nude Male Figure Family Archive Provenance Art Deco WWII MCM Magazine Novel Illustration Illustrator. This lot was discovered in a Virgil Finlay family archive acquired by a central Florida estate liquidator last year from which we are offering six consecutive lots spanning several facets of his illustrious career. Two color ink on paper, 11 x 8.625 inches, unframed, unsigned. Accompanied by a photocopy of an archive liquidator provenance letter identifying the work as by Finlay and from the collection. Shipping: Except for a few large items that are designated in their listings all items are released to and may be picked up by you, your courrier or your shipper by appt. during varying weekday, evening and weekend hours at our St. Petersburg Zip Code 33709 warehouse. The vast majority of our customers designate Tampa Zip Code 33606 UPS Store number 3751 whose information and a specially created shipping quote online link appears in the item invoice. Charlie at UPS Store 3751 has an entire auction shipping division, uses better grades of packing materials, offers freight and crating for large or high value items as well as Flat Rate options for jewelry and coins. All UPS Store items must be insured and shipped under the store UPS account number. PREVIEWS for virtually all items in Florida including this lot are 1 person at a time for specific advance requested lots by appt. at our main St. Petersburg, FL warehouse the Saturday before the auction to the Friday before the auction during certain time ranges as items are not staged for exhibition and are securely housed outside of preview times at multiple locations. The sale is online only with no in person auction audience or warehouse activity the day of sale or the Sunday after the sale. Winning bidders are invoiced Sunday and Monday and items are not available for pick up or shipping until payments are processed online and we are notified electronically, typically by Thursday, as there is no payment processing at our warehouse. Thank you for your interest and participation in another exciting Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC online event. RSI

Virgil Finlay Orig Pulp Fiction Sci Fi Modernist Painting Sleeping Nude Woman Sofa Portrait Family Archive Provenance Art Deco WWII MCM Magazine Novel Illustration Illustrator

Virgil Finlay Orig Pulp Fiction Sci Fi Modernist Painting Slerping Nude Woman Sofa Portrait Family Archive Provenance Art Deco WWII MCM Magazine Novel Illustration Illustrator. This lot was discovered in a Virgil Finlay family archive acquired by a central Florida estate liquidator last year from which we are offering six consecutive lots spanning several facets of his illustrious career. Oil on canvasboard mounted on board, 18in x 24in, unframed, signed with V. monogram lower right, accompanied by a photocopy of an archive liquidator provenance letter identifying the work as by Finlay and from the collection. Shipping: Except for a few large items that are designated in their listings all items are released to and may be picked up by you, your courrier or your shipper by appt. during varying weekday, evening and weekend hours at our St. Petersburg Zip Code 33709 warehouse. The vast majority of our customers designate Tampa Zip Code 33606 UPS Store number 3751 whose information and a specially created shipping quote online link appears in the item invoice. Charlie at UPS Store 3751 has an entire auction shipping division, uses better grades of packing materials, offers freight and crating for large or high value items as well as Flat Rate options for jewelry and coins. All UPS Store items must be insured and shipped under the store UPS account number. PREVIEWS for virtually all items in Florida including this lot are 1 person at a time for specific advance requested lots by appt. at our main St. Petersburg, FL warehouse the Saturday before the auction to the Friday before the auction during certain time ranges as items are not staged for exhibition and are securely housed outside of preview times at multiple locations. The sale is online only with no in person auction audience or warehouse activity the day of sale or the Sunday after the sale. Winning bidders are invoiced Sunday and Monday and items are not available for pick up or shipping until payments are processed online and we are notified electronically, typically by Thursday, as there is no payment processing at our warehouse. Thank you for your interest and participation in another exciting Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC online event. RSI

Virgil Finlay Orig Pulp Fiction Sci Fi Modernist Painting Green Icarus Alien Or Ode To Youth Semi Nude Male Oil Study Family Archive Provenance Art Deco WWII MCM Magazine Novel Illustration Illustrator

Virgil Finlay Orig Pulp Fiction Sci Fi Modernist Painting Green Icarus Alien Or Ode To Youth Semi Nude Male Oil Study Family Archive Provenance Art Deco WWII MCM Magazine Novel Illustration Illustrator. This lot was discovered in a Virgil Finlay family archive acquired by a central Florida estate liquidator last year from which we are offering six consecutive lots spanning several facets of his illustrious career. Oil with graphite on masonite, 12in x 10in, unframed, unsigned, accompanied by a photocopy of an archive liquidator provenance letter identifying the work as by Finlay and from the collection. Shipping: Except for a few large items that are designated in their listings all items are released to and may be picked up by you, your courrier or your shipper by appt. during varying weekday, evening and weekend hours at our St. Petersburg Zip Code 33709 warehouse. The vast majority of our customers designate Tampa Zip Code 33606 UPS Store number 3751 whose information and a specially created shipping quote online link appears in the item invoice. Charlie at UPS Store 3751 has an entire auction shipping division, uses better grades of packing materials, offers freight and crating for large or high value items as well as Flat Rate options for jewelry and coins. All UPS Store items must be insured and shipped under the store UPS account number. PREVIEWS for virtually all items in Florida including this lot are 1 person at a time for specific advance requested lots by appt. at our main St. Petersburg, FL warehouse the Saturday before the auction to the Friday before the auction during certain time ranges as items are not staged for exhibition and are securely housed outside of preview times at multiple locations. The sale is online only with no in person auction audience or warehouse activity the day of sale or the Sunday after the sale. Winning bidders are invoiced Sunday and Monday and items are not available for pick up or shipping until payments are processed online and we are notified electronically, typically by Thursday, as there is no payment processing at our warehouse. Thank you for your interest and participation in another exciting Richard Stedman Estate Services LLC online event. RSI

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971). SPACE SUIT. ink on board 7 ½ x 5 ¼ in. (19.1 x 1

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971). SPACE SUIT. ink on board 7 ½ x 5 ¼ in. (19.1 x 13.3 cm.) (sight).

Virgil Finlay (1914-1971) Limited Edition Artist Portfolio

Featuring Previously Unpublished Works. Measures Approximately 13” X 9.25”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. Kt20310 Ka

Virgil Finlay (1914-1971) 1951 Artists Portfolio

Third Series Printed By Fanews Publishing. Includes (8) Prints That Each Measures Approximately 11” X 8.5”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. Kt20310 Ka

Virgil Finlay & Jeff Jones Soft Cover Art Books

Titled The Book Of Virgil Finlay, And Idyl. Each Measures Approximately 11” X 8.5”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. Kt20310 Ka

Virgil Finlay (1914-1971) 1951 Artists Portfolio

Second Series Printed By Fanews Publishing. Includes (8) Prints That Each Measures Approximately 11” X 8.5”. Please Preview And / Or Review Photos For Condition Considerations. Kt20310 Ka

Virgil Finlay - "Aquarius" Astrology Illustration

Virgil Finlay - "Aquarius" Astrology Illustration Original Art (undated). This fetching piece was a prelim for one of the Astrology features in the magazines he provided the artwork for. Graphite on thin tracing paper measuring 6.75" x 6.75" . The paper has been folded and creased. In Very Good condition. From the Virgil Finlay Estate.

FOUR VIRGIL FINLAY PAINTINGS

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): 1) Astrological Sketch "Taurus", Drawing/Tracing Paper, 6.75" x 6.75", signed lower right, titled lower left, mounted to card, 8.25" x 7.5", unframed, included in his book, page 69, "Astrology Sketch Book"; 2) Astrological Illustration "Capricorn", Colored Pencil/Tracing Paper, 7.5" x 8", titled lower left, 1961, mounted on card, 8.25" x 9", included in his book, page 31, "Astrology Sketch Book". Provenance: artist's estate; 3) Illustration for a Novel, Portrait of Young Woman, Oil/Board, 24" x 12", unsigned, unframed. Artist's Estate; 4) "Grieving Woman", Oil/Masonite, 38" x 14", signed lower right and dated '64, unframed, titled verso. Artist's estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY MCM PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): ''Grieving Woman'', Oil/Masonite, 38'' x 14'', signed lower right and dated '64, unframed, titled verso. Artist's estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY ILLUSTRATION PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): Illustration for a Novel, Portrait of Young Woman, Oil/Board, 24'' x 12'', unsigned, unframed. Artist's Estate.

TWO VIRGIL FINLAY DRAWINGS

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): 1) Astrological Sketch "Taurus", Drawing/Tracing Paper, 6.75" x 6.75", signed lower right, titled lower left, mounted to card, 8.25" x 7.5", unframed, included in his book, page 69, "Astrology Sketch Book"; 2) Astrological Illustration "Capricorn", Colored Pencil/Tracing Paper, 7.5" x 8", titled lower left, 1961, mounted on card, 8.25" x 9", included in his book, page 31, "Astrology Sketch Book". Provenance: artist's estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY ABSTRACT MCM PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): Abstract Composition with Musical Notes, Oil/Canvasboard, 24" x 18", signed lower right and dated '65, framed, 26" x 20.5". Artist's Estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY ABSTRACT MCM PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): "Muse of the Nile", Abstract Composition, Oil/Canvasboard, 20" x 16", signed lower right, dated '65, unframed. Artist's Estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY MCM PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): "Grieving Woman", Oil/Masonite, 38" x 14", signed lower right and dated '64, unframed, titled verso. Artist's estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY ABSTRACT MCM PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): Abstract Composition, Oil/Masonite, 24.5" x 30.5", signed lower right and dated '60, unframed. Artist's Estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY ILLUSTRATION PAINTING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): Illustration for a Novel, Portrait of Young Woman, Oil/Board, 24" x 12", unsigned, unframed. Artist's Estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY PAINTING THE WINDOW OF THE IMMATURE

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): "The Window of the Immature", Oil/Board, 15" x 22", signed lower right, dated '55, titled verso, unframed.

VIRGIL FINLAY MID CENTURY ABSTRACT DRAWING

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): "Mother and Child", Charcoal/Pencil, 14" x 11.5", signed lower right, dated '59, titled lower margin, unframed. Artist's Estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY CAPRICORN ILLUSTRATION

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): Astrological Illustration "Capricorn", Colored Pencil on Tracing Paper, 7.5" x 8", titled lower left, 1961, mounted on card, 8.25" x 9", included in his book, page 31, "Astrology Sketch Book". Artist's Estate.

VIRGIL FINLAY TAURUS ILLUSTRATION

FINLAY, Virgil, (American, 1914-1971): Astrological Sketch "Taurus", Drawing on Tracing paper, 6.75" x 6.75", signed lower right, titled lower left, mounted to card, 8.25" x 7.5", unframed, included in his book, page 69, "Astrology Sketch Book". Artist's Estate.

Virgil Finlay, American (1914-1971) Painting

Virgil Finlay, American (1914-1971) Painting Gouache and Crayon on Masonite. Signed and Dated Lower Right. Further Dated December 8, 1963 on the Back with Description and Paper Label from the Gallery on Long Island, NY. In Original Frame. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: Sight 12 x 9, Frame 15.5 x 12.5". Provenance: From a Long Island, NY Home. Please note the absence of a Condition Report does not imply that there are no condition issues with this lot. Please contact us for a detailed Condition Report. It is the Buyer's responsibility to inspect each lot and deem their own opinions on Condition, Description, Provenance, and Validity before purchasing. Please make an appointment to preview or ask for Condition Reports. Condition Reports are rendered as an opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. REMEMBER ALL SALES ARE FINAL AND ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS-IS, WHERE IS.

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) Science Fiction Book Club Newsletter - Space War.

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) Science Fiction Book Club Newsletter - Space War. Preliminary proposed illustration. Mixed media with gouache and ink on illustration board. 195x135 mm; 7 3/4x5 1/4 inches, image, on 9 1/4x6 3/4-inch sheet. Signed "Virgil" in lower right image and again along bottom margin, along with his return mailing address. Archivally float-mounted with exposed margins and framed to 16 1/2x14 inches.

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) "On the Storm Planet." [SCIENCE FICTION].

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) "On the Storm Planet." Illustration published in an installment of Cordwainer Smith's story "Quest of the Three Worlds" in Galaxy Magazine Volume 23 #3, page 40 (Galaxy Publishing, 1965). Pen and ink on paper. Image measures 235x162 mm; 9 1/2x6 1/2 inches, on 11 1/4x8 1/2-inch sheet. Signed "Virgil Finlay" in ink, lower right image, lower margin containing his Westbury, Long Island address and the story title with "3. page 42-45 of galleys" below it. Cornered to window matte and framed. Provenance: Heritage Auctions, May 2018; thence to the private collection of a numismatist. A characteristic and richly inked, detailed image created for this issue of the famed sci-fi magazine.

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) "Ripples in the Reeds."

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) "Ripples in the Reeds." Unpublished illustration, 1934. Watercolor and ink on paper. 380x280 mm; 15x11 inches. Signed and dated "Virgil `34 in lower right corner. Tipped to matte in three places. Framed. Provenance: Ex-collection John McLaughlin; thence by sale circa 2005 to the private college of a numismatist. McLoughlin's 1984 catalog The Undead featured the original typescript of Dracula and was a treasure trove of Fantasy, Horror & Science Fiction Art, Props and literature. The catalog remains an important reference today.

Virgil Finlay (American, 1914 - 1971), The Circle of Sex

Virgil Finlay (American, 1914 - 1971) The Circle of Sex Ink on board. Illustration for Astrology Magazine -- January edition -- year unknown. 8" x 11" artwork size Provenance: Sotheby's New York June 18, 1994 Lot 297 Property from the noted Zoullas Collection Condition:More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in very fine condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or email Guernsey's at guernseys.auctions@gmail.com to request a more thorough condition report.

Virgil Finlay Illustrations

A portfolio of illustrations. 1953. Featuring a beautiful array of black and white illustrations by the noted Sci-Fi artist. Also includes: Fantasy and Science Fiction Magazine, 1979 with art by Chelsey Bonestell on cover. This is an unreserved auction with no minimums. This is an online only sale. Items may be viewed upon appointment in New York City. Condition: Finlay illustrations are in excellent condition. Notice to bidders: More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in excellent condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or call Guernsey's at 212-794-2280 to request a more thorough condition report.

VIRGIL FINLAY. "The Outsider and Others."

VIRGIL FINLAY. "The Outsider and Others." Dust jacket illustration for the book by H.P. Lovecraft (Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1939). Minimal pen, ink, and correction fluid on partially-printed glossy paper laid to board. 267x210 mm; 10 1/2x8 1/4 inches, on 11 1/4x9-inch board. Signed in lower right image. Provenance: from the Estate of Stanley Simon.

VIRGIL FINLAY Litho Wonder of Nature

Girl looking at turtle, black and white lithograph, signed and numbered, no. 140 of 200, Titled, professionally framed and matted, wood frame, measures 17 inches wide by 21 inches high Decor

Finlay (Virgil) - 'Beasts of the Fields'

Finlay (Virgil) - 'Beasts of the Fields' original pen and ink drawing for an unknown early 'pulp-fiction' magazine, irregular shape c.200x280mm (8"x11"), n.p ., [c.1940s]. Virgil Finlay (1914-1971) was an American pulp fantasy, science fiction and horror illustrator. Finlay specialized in, and became famous for, detailed pen-and-ink drawings accomplished with abundant stippling, cross-hatching, and scratchboard techniques..

Virgil Finlay - The Blonde from Space

Original illustration for "Amazing Stories", 1959. Pencil, ink and charcoal on thin cardboard. Cm 21x28. Signed.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) The Luck of Ignatz,

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) The Luck of Ignatz, Astounding Science-Fiction, preliminary pulp cover, August 1939 Gouache, watercolor, and tempera on board 10 x 7 in. Not signed From the Jerry Weist Collection.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) The Flying Saucer,

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) The Flying Saucer, Fantastic Universe Science Fiction digest cover, February 1958 Oil on board 12.25 x 8.75 in. (image) Signed center left From the Jerry Weist Collection.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Famous Fantastic My

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Famous Fantastic Mysteries, pulp magazine cover, December 1942 Oil on board 13.75 x 10 in. Signed lower left An original copy of the pulp accompanies this lot.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Janus and Venus Graphite on tracing paper 5.75 x 6 in.(window) each Both signed lower right Inscribed: Love, to Bill and Ina Chub From an Important California Collection.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Janus and Venus Graphite on tracing paper 5.75 x 6 in.(window) each Both signed lower right Inscribed: Love, to Bill and Ina Chub From an Important California Collection.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Group of preliminar

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Group of preliminary color sketches for Fantastic Novels Mixed media on paper 9.75 x 7 in. each Two of five sketches signed From the Estate of John McLaughlin.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Skull, Science Fict

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Skull, Science Fiction Digest illustration Mixed media on board 9.5 x 6.5 in. Signed lower right Inscribed: "To Stuart David Schiff, a quiet patient for the good doctor. V. Finlay." From the Estate of John McLaughlin.

Finlay, Virgil - Palos of the Dog Star Pack, Famous Fantastic Mysteries cover

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) Palos of the Dog Star Pack, Famous Fantastic Mysteries cover, October 1941 Oil on board 20 x 14 in. Signed lower left This cover scene was based on John Ulrich Gieusy's story, Palos of the Dog Star Pack.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) The Tower Ink

VIRGIL FINLAY (American, 1914-1971) The Tower Ink on board 8.5 x 6.5 in. Signed center-right From the Estate of Charles Martignette.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American 1914 - 1971) Minimum Man,

VIRGIL FINLAY (American 1914 - 1971) Minimum Man, Famous Fantastic Mysteries cover, August 1947 Oil on board 14 x 10 in. Signed lower right This cover scene illustrated the lead story by Andrew Marvel (pseudonym of Howell Davies). This painting was reproduced on page 108 of Great Fantasy Art Themes From The Frank Collection by Jane and Howard Frank. Exhibited : Alien Contact group show at the Science Fiction Museum, Seattle, Washington, 2006. From the Frank Collection.

VIRGIL FINLAY (American 1914 - 1971)

VIRGIL FINLAY (American 1914 - 1971) Pygmalion's Spectacles Ink on scratchboard paper 8-1/2 x 12-1/2in. Signed lower center-right Original science fiction pulp magazine story illustration PROVENANCE: From the collection of John McLaughlin

VIRGIL FINLAY (American 1914 - 1971)

VIRGIL FINLAY (American 1914 - 1971) Untitled Ink on paper 4-1/2 x 6in. Signed lower right Original science fiction pulp magazine story illustration PROVENANCE: From the collection of John McLaughlin

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971).

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971). Original Pulp Magazine Cover Art Famous Fantastic Mysteries, October, 1942, Frank A. Munsey Oil on board 10in. x 14in. (sight size). Framed Signed lower right: Virgil Finlay A scientist ponders the images of a man and a woman held in his two test tubes. Virgil Finlay's cover is rendered with the same attention to detail that he lavished on his renowned ink illustrations. Quite a bit of his painting was cropped out by type elements when it appeared on the printed cover. There are a few light wrinkles on the surface of the board that do very little to detract from the enormous eye-appeal of this sensational cover; otherwise it is in Very Good condition. A Very Good copy of the pulp magazine is included in this lot. 2 items

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971)

VIRGIL FINLAY (1914-1971) Original pulp cover illustration Argosy Weekly, August 30, 1941 Caption: Fascinating Novel of Adventure and Mystery in the Florida Keys. Ink on paper 5.25in. x 8.5in. (sight size) Signed center right: Virgil Finlay Virgil Finlay created this detailed image using a scratchboard technique. A copy of the magazine is included in this lot. 2 items

Virgil Finlay (American, 1914-1971) Pan Playing a Pipe Signed and dated "Virgil Finlay '63" l.r. Mixed media (en grisaille) on canvasboard, sight size 19 1/2 x 15 3/4 in. (49.5 x 39.6 cm), framed. Condition: Subtle pigment displacement.