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Assassin - The Sword of Shannara

Location: 2D Art Collection
Artists: Brothers Hildebrandt (Penciller) , Greg Hildebrandt (Penciller) , Tim Hildebrandt (Penciller)

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Location: 2D Art Collection
Title: Assassin - The Sword of Shannara
Artist: Brothers Hildebrandt (Penciller) , Greg Hildebrandt (Penciller) , Tim Hildebrandt (Penciller)
Media Type: Pencil
Art Type: Prelim
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 2950
Likes on CAF: 7
Comments: 11
Added to Site: 3/28/2017

Probably as close to a "Grail" piece as I'm likely to get anytime soon. The Sword of Shannara was one of the first fantasy books I read when I was a kid...long before I read The Lord of The Rings...and I remember being captivated by the incredible artwork created by the Brothers Hildebrandt for the original publication in 1977. This interior illustraion in particular, near the end of the book, was always one of my favorites because of the intense drama of the scene - the pain in Palance's face. The evil look in Stenmin's eyes. The dagger cutting down the unfortunate prince. I'll probably never see or own the original, but this will suffice! Signed by both Greg and Tim.

Pencil on vellum
18" x 23"

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Yoann B. Member Since 2013

Posted On 3/28/2017

This is grail, even if it's "only" a prelim! Stunning! Congrats!

Ryan M Member Since 2015

Posted On 3/28/2017

Yoann B. wrote:

" This is grail, even if it's "only" a prelim! Stunning! Congrats! "

Haha...thanks Yoann. I'm pretty stoked! I couldn't believe that Greg still had it available!

Yoann B. Member Since 2013

Posted On 3/28/2017

Ryan M wrote:

" Haha...thanks Yoann. I'm pretty stoked! I couldn't believe that Greg still had it available! "

You never know before you ask! I'm happy for you!

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/23/2017

Amazing piece of fantasy history- just love it!

Ryan M Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/23/2017

Kirk Dilbeck (3-Wishes and Patron-of-art) wrote:

" Amazing piece of fantasy history- just love it! "

Thanks Kirk! I was pretty stoked to pick it up!

D. J. Peters Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/19/2018

I read this book when if first came out. I always thought this image haunting. It has stayed with me all these years. Wonderful!!

Ryan M Member Since 2015

Posted On 6/19/2018

D. J. Peters wrote:

" I read this book when if first came out. I always thought this image haunting. It has stayed with me all these years. Wonderful!!
"

It was always my favorite image from the book, David! Haunting indeed.

Bernd Philipp Member Since 2016

Posted On 10/12/2020

A beautiful piece. And by the way: The frame is also wonderful and absolutely fitting.

Ryan M Member Since 2015

Posted On 10/12/2020

Bernd Philipp wrote:

" A beautiful piece. And by the way: The frame is also wonderful and absolutely fitting.
"

Thanks so much!

Joe Murray Member Since 2006

Posted On 11/27/2025

Such a cool piece, and utterly unforgettable scene & painting, big congrats!

Ryan M Member Since 2015

Posted On 11/27/2025

Joe Murray wrote:

" Such a cool piece, and utterly unforgettable scene & painting, big congrats!
"

Thanks Joe. Now, if I could just find the final painting...!! :-)

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