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Death Gallery painting pin up and poster from Death Gallery by Chris Bachalo

Owner: Joseph Melchior
Artist: Chris Bachalo (Painter)

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Title:	Death Gallery painting pin up and poster from Death Gallery by Chris Bachalo
Artist:	Chris Bachalo (Painter)
Media Type:	Paint - Acrylic
Art Type:	Interior Page
Views:	544
Likes on CAF:	13 14
Favorited on CAF:	2
Added to Site:	12/31/2023

Description

I try not to throw the term Grail around too casually but this one if definitely up there for me.

I first saw this image in 1993, and it’s probably my all time favourite depiction of the Death character. Along with the poster I even own the DC mug with this image.
I’ve been seeking for the original almost as long as I have been collecting, and I finally tracked it down about 5 years ago, at the end of a $500 taxi ride to a neighbouring state. Jim, the owner had no interest in selling it and I was just happy to have found it and seen it in person. Quest over I thought.

However, times change and early this year, he got in touch about something else, but I managed to persuade him to part with her. And flew to Ohio in case he changed his mind and the deal was done over a very civilised meal in a gallery space with wine.

On my route back to London I visited Chris Bachalo who was pretty stoked to see the painting again after 30 years. And pronounced it a lot better in person that even he remembered!

Sadly Jim passed away very suddenly a couple of months ago.
Godspeed Jim and I’m glad to have got the chance to know you and she’ll always have pride of place.

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About the Owner

	Joseph Melchior ( 6 ) Premium Gallery Owner
Joined:	December 2005
Last Login:	September 2025
Website:	http://WWW.BRITCOMICSART.COM/
Country:	Not Specified
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