Batman & Robin by Tim Burton (May 1988)
Artist: Tim Burton (All)
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DescriptionOne of my absolute favorite pieces of art, a finished drawing by the amazing Tim Burton! I don't think anyone draws quite like him:)Although he'd done Pee Wee's Big Adventure and Beetlejuice, Burton really rose to A-list prominence when he helmed the 1989 Batman movie with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. On that film he worked with production designer Anton Furst to create Gotham City, which won Furst an Academy Award for Art Direction/Set Design. During this time Tim and Anton became good friends, and for Anton's birthday Tim drew this Batman and Robin in colored pencil (May 6, 1988). Provenance: This piece appeared on foreign eBay with a high price and no bidders. The seller was consigning it on behalf of the original owner, Mr. Furst's girlfriend, who included a letter explaining its history. Months later, still regretting not pulling the trigger on the piece, I emailed the seller, the art was still around, and we worked something out. Rare Find: This is probably the rarest thing I own. Tim's finished art is largely unavailable. He kept it all. Starting in the late 2010s Heritage listed occasional pieces from his time working at Disney (monsters and such). Fun Tidbit: In 2009 an exhibit of Tim's artwork titled 'The World of Tim Burton' began touring at The Museum of Modern Art(MoMA), which drew over 800,000 people. This was the third largest turnout ever for a MoMA exhibit, behind only Picasso and Matisse. The show continues to travel the world, setting similar records everywhere (www.timburton.com/twotb) Social/Sharing |
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Felix Lu 
Member Since 2005
Posted on 1/2/2008
This is a great piece! As an aside, I worked at 20th Century Fox (and Largo Entertainment) back in the early 90's and they were all set to make the WATCHMEN movie from Sam Hamm's script with Terry Gilliam directing. Anton Furst was going to be the set designer. When he committed suicide, that was the beginning of the end for that incarnation. Now, all these years later, the movie will finally happen. Different players, but we'll finally get to see it on the big screen.
Frank Cairo
Member Since 2006
Posted on 2/15/2008
Oh my God. what i wouldn't give to have a piece of tim burton art. this is kick ass!
Jason Weitzner
Member Since 2004
Posted on 2/28/2008
I'm not the Burton fan I once was but I remember when Nightmare came out looking at all the preliminary designs Tim had come up with - the guy truly has a style all his own and to see him depict the Dark Knight and Boy Wonder and keep intact all his quirky design sensibilities is just so cool - CONGRATS and PLEASE LMK should you decide to part with this piece.
* From The Land Beyond
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/11/2008
Thanks for adding the back story for this. You too Felix. Really gives this piece more depth and understanding.
aric shapiro
Member Since 2006
Posted on 3/18/2008
One of the most novel Batman pieces I've ever seen--EVER
Icon UK
Member Since 2005
Posted on 3/18/2008
Awesome! Is it just me who now wants to see Henry Selick make an animated Batman movie in this style? :)
Jim Warden
Member Since 2003
Posted on 12/28/2010
WOW! This is beyond cool! Congratulations on an obtaining such an amazing piece!
Max C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 9/23/2011
Thanx for the comment left on my McCay Jason! I really appreciate it. Well, i couldn't say my early page is rarer than this beautiful Burton's drawing. A gem you should treasure, congratz!
Robbie Cook
Member Since 2006
Posted on 4/2/2012
DANG - that is mighty impressive! How many chances do you get to grab something this special??? This is right up there with an original from Vincent Price! A real gem!
Mark Levy
Member Since 2004
Posted on 1/14/2017
Really cool piece - thanks for posting this rare treasure!
Steven Dilworth
Member Since 2012
Posted on 6/7/2024
Pretty sure Robin was in my 4th grade class with Miss Eckert.
That is great!
paul bogdanowski
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/18/2024
Burner! Just saw the Tim Burton Exhibition in Prague. I`m thrilled. What a artist
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 2/24/2025
Yeah, I keep bidding on those Heritage pieces and never win. But nothing they have auctioned so far is as nice as this. Truly a very, very, special piece. Congratulations.
Marc W
Member Since 2014
Posted on 8/16/2025
Wonderful! Pure magic! Thanks for sharing this treasure
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