Rip Kirby 1950-Feb-3

Artist: Alex Raymond (All)

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Title:	Rip Kirby 1950-Feb-3
Artist:	Alex Raymond (All)
Media Type:	Pen and Ink
Art Type:	Comic Strip
For Sale Status:	NFS
Views:	70
Likes on CAF:	6 7
Comments:	9
Added to Site:	1/8/2026
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An outstanding daily from the famous snowstorm sequence, in which Raymond pulls out all the stops. We have to admire the degree of graphic abstraction, which creates a surreal�better yet, hyperreal�atmosphere that even a David Lynch could hardly achieve on film.
I purchased it in 2002 from the legendary Jack Gilbert, who parted with it very reluctantly only because he owed me a favor. In 2012, I foolishly sold it to raise money for other original art. Over the years, I owned many Rip Kirbys, sold them all, but always regretted parting with this one. After 13 years of anguish, I was able to buy it back.

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About the Owner

	Rarebit Fiend Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	February 2005
Last Login:	January 2026
Ebay Id:	rarebit-fiend
Country:	GERMANY
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Monty B
Member Since 2006

Posted on 1/8/2026

Absolutely incredible daily!!! I was very happy to own it for these 13 years, but am glad that I could somehow remedy the anguish I caused you... 🙂🙏🏽

Tony Marine
Member Since 2016

Posted on 1/8/2026

I almost bought this from Jack many years ago! Gorgeous daily! Congrats on getting it back after all this time!!

Ron S
Member Since 2007

Posted on 1/8/2026

Excellent. Every one is a masterclass in the use of light and shadow. Congrats on getting this one back.

artless artmore
Member Since 2013

Posted on 1/9/2026

Super daily! Congrats on being reunited

Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005

Posted on 1/9/2026

Gilbert was quite a character in the hobby. I was only able to buy stuff when he offered it on ebay. This is a very fine example of Alex Raymond with the different ways he can show it is snowing in the night.

Thomas Ward
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 1/10/2026

Marcus Wai wrote:

Gilbert was quite a character in the hobby.� I was only able to buy stuff when he offered it on ebay.� This is a very fine example of Alex Raymond with the different ways he can show it is snowing in the night.��

I had the same interactions with him as well! If you were buying from him directly bring your house deed with you, otherwise wait for his eBay auctions! lol

David K
Member Since 2008

Posted on 1/9/2026

So good!

Toni S
Member Since 2019

Posted on 1/9/2026

It can't be better. Elegant and fine lines. Superb ART.

Thomas Ward
Member Since 2004

Posted on 1/10/2026

I had always admired this in Monty's collection now back in yours! Many congrats!

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