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DescriptionThis is an original I've wanted to own ever since I learned of its existence. I sold an awful lot of artwork I love in order to be able to afford this piece, but it is well worth it. I have admired Alex Raymond's artwork since I was 5 years old, and just struggling to learn to read. I have grown to like many other artists, but Raymond is still the one that I have my first and deepest admiration for. This original is GIGANTIC. It has a 22"x 20" image area. Those familar with the size of Raymond's 1935 FLASH GORDON Sunday pages would do well to suspect that Raymond used the same size board to draw this image. Raymond did several fairly large originals, but this one has the nicest image of a Raymond female that I have seen in any of his illustration work. This originally was published in December 1935 as the cover design for The Saturday Home magazine (weekend supplement) of the NEW YORK JOURNAL. This piece was my #1 want in Raymond's Illustration art. There is still a Flash Gordon Sunday I like even better, but having this in my home is truly like a dream come true! I purchased this original from from David Pardee in September 2007.Social/Sharing |
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Benno Rothschild 
Member Since 2003
Posted on 10/18/2007
Its a beauty Ray! Do I see the topic of your next apa article before my eyes? Congrats. Benno
Ruben E
Member Since 2003
Posted on 10/18/2007
That's a damned fine piece of art there Ray, congrats. Pretty eerie too considering how Raymond died.
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/12/2022
Ruben E wrote:
That's a damned fine piece of art there Ray, congrats. Pretty eerie too considering how Raymond died.Thats what happens when you draw at the wheel. Forgive me. What a sad way he died. On a selfish note, think of the work the world missed out on..
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
Posted on 10/18/2007
Indeed you do Benno! Believe it or not Don Mangus already mentioned this in a previous mailing when he was describing the exquisite brush work that he saw up close while handling this original for Heritage Auctions.
Kevin Warzecha
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/18/2007
Even if you felt a tug letting go of that other art in order to acquire this one, I think you did well. The flow of the wind, unseen, but so apparent in this piece is extraordinary!
Rob Pistella
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 10/18/2007
Fantastic pick up Ray, a great addition to an already great collection--this piece is so memorable, haunting, beautiful...I agree I've never seen a better Raymond girl!
John Stuart
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/18/2007
Incredible, superb, magnificent, - a true Grail. Congratulations John
Brian Peck
Member Since 2003
Posted on 10/19/2007
One of the finest pieces I have seen by Alex. Congratulations on a fabulous acquisition!
Richard Martines
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/19/2007
I can feel your happiness over this acquisition from thousands of miles away. Ray, this piece must be magnificent to see in person, and hopefully one day after I am retired, I will make my way to the Great North to see this in person. Congratulations my friend.
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
Posted on 10/19/2007
This would be an amazing and powerful piece if I hadn't just read the Stan Drake/Alex Raymond account a few months ago. No pun intended, believe me... but this is incredibly moving on so many levels. Really outstanding pick-up, Ray... congrats, and thanks for sharing!
John Yon
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/19/2007
The brushwork on this is exceptional...there's also a real soft sensibility to it. It's great that you were able to finally acquire this. Art days like this are truly wonderful...it's what this hobby is all about.
Scotty Moore
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/19/2007
Both beautiful and morbid...a haunting juxtaposition. Congratulations!
Danny Tran
Member Since 2006
Posted on 10/19/2007
I had discover Alex Raymond through reading an interview of Moebius(my absolute hero).Moebius adored Raymond's work and he would often mention about Raymond's brush works.This INCREDIBLE piece is a perfect example of what Moebius was talking about(and of course his work on Flash Gordon).EXTRAORDINARY!!!.
Tim Easterday
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/20/2007
Ray, this is just beautiful! Congratulations! I've always had a slight personal preference for Raymond's illustration art over his strip art and this is one of the best examples I've ever seen. I just love the incredible feeling of movement and speed that was conveyed through the lush rendering and deceptively simple, yet innovative, composition. I personally wish we could see the reaper's "face" but that's just me. Absolutely outstanding!
Brian Monroe
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/20/2007
an absolute master of the brush. the only one i can think of who is better than alex with a brush is frazetta.
Lance Suarez
Member Since 2004
Posted on 10/28/2007
It looks great Ray and well worth all the hard work you did to get it! Fantastic!!!
Doctor Feelgood
Member Since 2007
Posted on 10/28/2007
A beautiful piece by a phenomenal artist. Thanks from France to sharing.
Matt S
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/18/2008
let me be #55 (or whatever) to say how incredible this is. absolutely stunning work here. those old illustrators still putting the new kids to shame! lol
Mike Shields
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/3/2008
I saw a photo of this original probably over 20 years ago and it knocked me out. it still does.
Terry Doyle
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/20/2008
Tremendous! Assuming you have this framed and on display at home, I bet it's a real conversation piece!!
Roger K.
Member Since 2005
Forum Moderator
Posted on 4/1/2011
Peppered throughout CAF are these little gems, pieces of majesty and history, that are far more deserving of our attention than the fetish shots that oversaturate the site. This is one such gem... breathtaking... significant... priceless.
Dave Ruth
Member Since 2009
Posted on 10/6/2011
Ray, Thanks for sharing. This is what this hobby is about, on so many levels. A grail hunt, a piece of art that is special , for many reasons. Pages like this stand the test of time, and are true classics. As I look at the daily posts, I'm not sure I see many that folks will admire in seventy years. This made my day.
Andy Robbins
Member Since 2003
Posted on 10/13/2011
The beauty of CAF is someone can run into this piece four years later and be amazed like it was put up yesterday. Great piece, and big time congrats on landing something you've wanted for so long.
Olivier D
Member Since 2006
Posted on 11/11/2011
My goodness, I only checked 2 arts of your gallery and stumble on 2 I missed at the time! This art is one of my biggest regret, again please let me know if you ever need or want to trade/sale. Thanks a lot!
tom horvitz
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/26/2012
Hey, I used to own thi...NOT!!! If I had ever owned it, I never would have sold it. Ray, you have an incredible Raymond.
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
Posted on 6/26/2012
tom horvitz wrote:
Hey, I used to own thi...NOT!!! If I had ever owned it, I never would have sold it. Ray, you have an incredible Raymond.Thanks Tom. That's quite a compliment from a source I respect!
Suat Tong Ng
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/7/2012
Well, the brushwork is pretty gorgeous and I'm sure much better in the "flesh".
Frank L
Member Since 2008
Posted on 7/10/2012
Simply amazing. Raymond's art still holds up after all these years. Fantastic!
Aaron N.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 12/13/2012
Holy Heck! Somehow I've never seen this. Unbelievable.
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
Posted on 1/4/2014
Can't believe I never commented on this piece, as I have come to look at it many times! Gorgeous -- one of the best pieces of art on CAF.
George Hagenauer
Member Since 2005
Posted on 6/6/2015
An Amazing piece of art done during the first serious round of traffic safety promotions though Raymond did it way better than all the others!
Mark Howland
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/11/2015
I can certainly see why you "sold an awful lot of artwork" for this exceedingly cool piece.
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/15/2019
THIS IS MIND BLOWING!!! At FIRST Glance I thought it was WRIGHTSON! WHAT A PIECE!
LB Jefferies
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/25/2019
If you're going to own a representative Raymond piece, this is the one. What a stunner. Congratulations.
Ray Cuthbert
Member Since 2003
Posted on 2/25/2019
LB Jefferies wrote:
If you're going to own a representative Raymond piece, this is the one. What a stunner. Congratulations.
Thanks! I love it!
M,B The collector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/1/2019
Wooooooooooooooooow Preciosa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
M,B The collector
Member Since 2008
Posted on 5/1/2019
Wooooooooooooooooow Preciosa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jonathan Mueller
Member Since 2005
Posted on 5/1/2019
Gorgeous piece! Congrats, and thanks for sharing!
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 8/25/2020
Jaw-droppingly amazing! The imagery is astounding and the brushwork sublime! Thanks for sharing!
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/14/2021
Raymond is one of my all time favorites. The lines and brush work are amazing. The patience and time to execute this is amazing.
Congrats on getting one of your grails.
Lee Harmon
Member Since 2020
Posted on 7/2/2023
What a tremendous example of Raymond's work. I was not on CAF at the time you originally posted this gem. So glad that Bill Cox has the "Featured Premium Art" section on the home page. This came up today and completely mesmerized me.
I know it must have been difficult parting with other artwork to obtain this. Time has shown that to have been a great decision then and even more so now!
Earl Hamilton
Member Since 2009
Posted on 1/25/2024
SUCH A GREAT PIECE! THE LINE WORK! I LOOK AT THIS OFTEN AND JUST PONDER... WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!!??
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