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Barry Windsor Smith--Savage Tales, Conan Treasury pin up

Location: Barry Windsor Smith
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)

Location: Barry Windsor Smith
Title: Barry Windsor Smith--Savage Tales, Conan Treasury pin up*
Artist: Barry Windsor Smith (All)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Pin Up
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 9634
Likes on CAF: 7
Favorited on CAF: 6
Comments: 34
Added to Site: 5/2/2008

For some folks it's Frazetta, and for others it's John Buscema. But you never forget your first love and for me, Barry Smith and Conan is synonymous. I still have that giant Conan Treasury edition that this piece is featured (just loved the extra "oomph" of those giant pages). This period is Barry's greatest (IMHO), around '74 or '75, as he's transitioning into his Gorblimey Press/Studio years. Been looking for something like this for years, since all this stuff is locked permanently away in a few collections, and I finally got one. I'm one happy comic art geek!

UPDATE! Got an email from fellow CAFer Mike Shields who reminds me that this piece was actually first published in Savage Tales #3, February 1974 issue. Dug out my old issue and sure enough, there it was. Thanks for the correction Mike!

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Thomas V Member Since 2008

Posted On 5/2/2008

Looking at Barrys work during this early period I can really see the influence he had on alot of the Image look. Whilce Portacio, Silvestri especially. Jim Lee and Scott Williams as well.

J L Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

A-W-E-S-0-M-E!!!! I think this is just killer. Congrats dude. 8 )

Timothy Finney Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/2/2008

Another superlative addition to your gallery. Not a few pieces in your gallery would be the stuff of dreams for me. I commend you, your talent and your gallery.

Ruben DaCollector Member Since 2008

Posted On 5/2/2008

Congratulations Scott. That's a classic image and must look fantastic in person!

JOE JUSKO Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

Showoff! :-)

Jonathan Mueller Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

Congratulations Scott! Phenomenal addition to your already formidable collection! Yes, it's true, I have a penchant for the obvious!

Terry Maltos Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

An amazing piece. Thanks for sharing Scott.

Enrico Salvini Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

Uhm, yeah, nice...but you don't have any Amazing Fantasy 15 pages.
GAAAAAHHHHH, Scott, another un-freakin'-believable addition to an already amazing gallery! Congrats!!!

Mark Levy Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

Primo!

Joseph Melchior Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

Wowsa! Scott, whenever you update I know it's going to go large. Phenomenal.

Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 5/2/2008

Wonderful. Simply wonderful.

Dan F Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

They say it takes patience in this hobby.... yes, but sometimes a fast finger on the button is even more valuable. Congrats!

TIM TOWNSEND Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

Simply stunning. Congrats', buddy!

J. Sid Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

The flaming arrow is headed right for his rock-star haircut... I've never seen bald-Conan before–how much would Barry charge you to do one of those 'one minute later' commissions on this one?

Tom Neal Member Since 2006

Posted On 5/2/2008

Wowza!

Rob Pistella Member Since 2005
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Posted On 5/2/2008

The first horse out of the starting gate usually wins...great QUICK pick up Scott!!!

Eric Callen Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

MAN! This is just great!! There is nothing like acquiring a piece of art that has a very strong sentimental value, so I know how you feel. Congrats!!

Albert Moy Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

Very nice piece, a real gem.

sean wallace Member Since 2004
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Posted On 5/2/2008

This is amazing

John B Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

Well, you beat me to it. Literally. Great piece Scott.

Michael Peters Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/2/2008

GOR -BLIMEY!!! Thanks for sharing the scan, Scott -- being able to see the white touch-ups adds something to an already incredible piece -- Stunning!

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/2/2008

This is like a Conan heavyweight bout...Down goes Jusko, down goes Jusko! Seriously these two great Conan examples are sensory overload.

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 5/3/2008

In the words of the immortal Ralph Kramden - HOMINA, HOMINA, HOMINA....

Mike Shields Member Since 2005

Posted On 5/3/2008

Holy cow! I've been looking for this original for about 30 years. Fantastic BWS Conan--congrats!

Scott Dunbier Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/4/2008

Beautiful pickup, buddy, couldn't have found a better home. And I agree, this is my favorite period for Smith too.

Lance Suarez Member Since 2004

Posted On 5/5/2008

Really nice Scott.

mark ou Member Since 2005

Posted On 9/18/2008

I was wondering who snapped this one up... It's a beaut, one of the classics from that period! Congrats Scott!

The Comic Coffin™ Member Since 2007

Posted On 1/9/2009

What an absolute treasure! Congrats! You never see artwork from Savage Tales by BWS up for sale. You're lucky to own this.

Rabid Ferret Member Since 2005

Posted On 4/8/2010

Yowza, what a wonderful piece!!! Always nice to see some from this era:)

Michael Haack Member Since 2008

Posted On 4/30/2013

This is absolutely gorgeous. Barry Windsor Smith at his peak and one of the most iconic Conan drawings he ever did! Amazing!!!

Kevin Koch Member Since 2015

Posted On 3/2/2015

Oh, damn, what a piece! I spent hours staring at this piece in the Conan Treasury edition, studying every single line, right down to every blade of grass. I, too, love those huge pages. BWS art from this period feels cramped within the pages of regular comics. A true grail piece.

Rune Rasmussen Member Since 2014

Posted On 9/4/2015

If I had to choose the best piece in your simply amazing collection, this would be it. Alright, it may even be among my top 5 CAF pieces!

Karl Janot Member Since 2017

Posted On 5/29/2018

Love the page. I believe the first time this image was used was for the cover of the Detroit Triple Fan Fair Program from 1973.

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003

Posted On 12/18/2020

I'm always impressed as to how effortlessly BWS juxtaposes quiet emotion with fury in his work. The drained face of the damsel; so tired she can't show appreciation for her rescue. The rage of Conan; he battles on despite having a shield burnt to cinders. I remember when this showed up on Clink. By the time the rest of us were feverishly figuring out how to pull together the funds it was gone. Heartiest belated congratulations, Scott.

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