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Conan II: The Horn of Dagoth! Unused Movie Poster by Barry Smith (c. 1980-83)

Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)

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Conan II: The Horn of Dagoth! Unused Movie Poster by Barry Smith  (c. 1980-83) Comic Art
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Title: Conan II: The Horn of Dagoth! Unused Movie Poster by Barry Smith (c. 1980-83)
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)
Media Type: Paint - Watercolor
Art Type: Pin Up
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 671
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Comments: 14
Added to Site: 4/15/2022
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I have wanted a color BWS for a long time. I have seen this for sale at SDCC for literally decades at really high prices so I was excited when this came to auction and was more excited when it went reasonably!

Barry Smith Conan II: The Horn of Dagoth! Unused Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (c. 1980-83). The artist who originated Conan in the comics was hired to do production drawings at an early stage in the preparation for a second Conan movie. Alas, different directors were attached to the project and even the producer changed before "Conan the Destroyer" came out in 1984. However, Roy Thomas shared with us that Barry Windsor-Smith's drawings "influenced Gerry [Conway] and me somewhat in the first few pages of our first-draft script (and some of that feeling survives in the movie, I think)." We believe this "Dagoth" art is likely from that early period. Signed both as "BWS" and in script on the right hand side. The very detailed and lovely line art of this master artist is accentuated by his use of watercolor and ink over graphite to form an image area of 10.5" x 17.5". Created edge-to-edge on 15.5" x 23" Bristol board with the original art faux movie poster press dressing on it. In Excellent condition.

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Filmore W. Bedwick 
Member Since 2003

1 - Posted on 4/15/2022

Major Congratulations on a true BWS Gem🙏🏼🤙🏻💙💛

robert frey 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 4/15/2022

congratulations, kirk! glad you won this! looking forward to your reaction when this arrives at casa dilbeck. you had to like the price on this- a lot less then when it was previoulsy offered.

Rick W 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 4/15/2022

Crom!

Wonderful addition to your collection!

Comic Art  Channel 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 4/15/2022

Congrats! Beauty and an opportune pickup. 

Daily Planet  Gallery  
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 4/15/2022

Wonderful addition to your collection. Very handsome piece. 

F M 
Member Since 2005

Posted on 4/16/2022

Gorgeous BWS linework.

Alkis V. 
Member Since 2004

Posted on 4/16/2022

Sweet!

Foggy Bottom 
Member Since 2009
Forum Moderator

Posted on 4/16/2022

Baller.

West Stephan 
Member Since 2007

1 - Posted on 4/16/2022

A very special piece!

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

1 - Posted on 4/16/2022

So confident in his work that he didn't draw Arnold, but his own version of the Barbarian.

K Gearon 
Member Since 2011

1 - Posted on 4/16/2022

Oh wow, that's gorgeous.  Sublime line work, composition, AND colors.  And no doubt it's BWS when you see it.  The movie moster framing's a huge bonus!  Congrats!

Canadian Collector 
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 4/18/2022

I auctioned this. I don't know if you have it in hand yet but I can guarantee you it will not disappoint. Congratulations!

Posted on 4/18/2022

Canadian Collector wrote:

I auctioned this. I don't know if you have it in hand yet but I can guarantee you it will not disappoint. Congratulations!

Not yet, but thank you so much!! 

Joe Murray 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 4/22/2022

By Crom! this one is always a treat to check out, BWS Conan never disappoints, huge congrats!! ⚔️

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