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KELLY FREAS
Original
Art
Kelly Freas (1922-2005). eleven-time Hugo Award-winning illustrator of book and magazine cover and interior art for science fiction, fantasy, Star Trek portfolios, prints, NASA space program, record albums, advertising, and MAD Magazine
Revised: Friday, November 06, 2009
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KELLY FREAS original artwork
pencil sketches * Star Trek sketches
b&w scratchboard illustrations
full color cover concept paintings
horizontal format color concept paintings
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untitled. pencil
sketch by Kelly Freas. Alien
Warrior sitting atop a horse-like creature. approx. 7.5" by
4.5". reddish brown on white. clearly
signed in lower right corner. undated, but from the 1960's or early
1970's. nice vintage piece obtained from the estate of a long time
collector. Purchased years ago. 49.50
untitled. pencil
sketch by Kelly Freas. Bald
man with long knife standing between 2 cat-like
creatures. Tall castle turrets in back ground. approx. 8"
by 7". reddish brown on white with black penciled detailing. clearly
signed in lower right corner. undated; but from the 1960's or early
1970's. nice vintage piece obtained from the estate of a long time
collector. Purchased years ago. 59.50
untitled. pencil sketch by Kelly Freas. from Star Trek; this appears to be SCOTTY. regular penciled details with red shading. background is green shading. drawn on a translucent "onion skin" type paper. approx. 9" by 6". clearly signed in lower right corner. undated; but from the 1960's or early 1970's. nice vintage piece obtained from the estate of a long time collector. Purchased years ago. 75.00
b&w scratchboard illustrations
full color concepts (preliminaries)
Kelly
Freas Painting: DEVIL
SNAKE & FEMALE ASTRONAUT. exact title not known. concept for
cover or interior. (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). fantastic full
color piece is quite detailed. Female
astronaut is attacked by devilish
serpent creature. great piece. approx. 7.5" by 5.5".
obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980.
signed Kelly in
lower right. 325.00
Kelly
Freas Painting: SPECTRE
& FAIRY. exact title not know. concept for cover or
interior. (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). full
color Fairy Nymph creature
with wand flies near face of hooded Spectre
character with glowing eyes. approx. 6.75" by
4". obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980.
signed Kelly Freas in lower left corner. 300.00
Kelly
Freas painting: ALIEN and
HUMAN ASTRONAUT BATTLE. exact title not known. concept for cover
or interior. (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). full
color illustration is quite detailed. Both astronauts wearing
helmets. The Alien
has a lizard head and holds a dagger and the
Human holds a ray gun. the background is large devilish head with
flames. The alien reminds me of the GORN from Star Trek. approx.
4" by 6". obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his
items personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. signed
Kelly Freas in lower left corner. 285.00
Kelly
Freas painting: ASTRONAUT
& PINCHER ALIEN. exact title not known. concept for cover or
interior. (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). full color
scene with Astronaut
firing raygun into mouth of alien
creature with large pincher jaws about to eat him. approx. 4.5"
by 6". signed
KF in lower left. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his
items personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. 200.00
Kelly
Freas painting: "THE
CLAWS THAT CATCH & THE JAWS THAT BITE" #1. a novel by Michael
G. Coney. Daw Books144. eventually published March 1975.
not titled on back - but the notes from the collector's estate indicates the
title. Obviously this one was not chosen for the cover - this
is link to the actual book cover. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his
items personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Great graphics of lady
with skull on her back watching a rocket with the #5 on it; take off.
at her feet is a snarling
lizard. Moon or planet in upper right. painted on heavy paper
stock. approx. 6.5" by 4.75". signed
K. F. beneath the lizard's tail. 255.00
Kelly
Freas painting: "THE
CLAWS THAT CATCH & THE JAWS THAT BITE" #2. a novel by Michael
G. Coney. Daw Books144. eventually published March 1975.
not titled on back - but the notes from the collector's estate indicates the
title. Obviously this one was not chosen for the cover - this
is link to the actual book cover. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his
items personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980.
Topless woman with long flowing hair holds space rifle in hand and has
large snarling lizard at her feet. painted on heavy paper stock. approx.
6.5" by 4.75". signed
KELLY in lower right. 260.00
Kelly
Freas painting: "THE
CLAWS THAT CATCH & THE JAWS THAT BITE" #3. a novel by Michael
G. Coney. Daw Books144. eventually published March 1975.
not titled on back - but the notes from the collector's estate indicates the
title. Obviously this one was not chosen for the cover - this
is link to the actual book cover. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his
items personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. detailed
close-up graphics of attractive blond holding
raygun in long finger-nailed hand. Her collar is trimmed in human
skulls! painted on heavy paper stock. approx. 6.5" by 4.75".
signed KELLY in lower left.
265.00
Kelly
Freas painting: DEVIL'S
PLANET. although this piece is not titled on back - the notes
from the original owners estate indicate the title. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980.
ALIEN LIZARD Creature in bubble helmet and space suit holds dagger or laser
knife in hand and there is large
horned demon creature standing behind him. painted on art board. approx.
6.75" by 3.75". signed
KELLY in lower right. 235.00
Kelly
Freas painting: Titled on back:
"TWO TOWERS DESTINY" by the artist. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. large portrait of ALIEN
WARRIOR in lower right. Close-up. blue splotchy sky background. painted on art board.
slightly larger in size. approx. 8.5" by 5.25".
signed
KELLY FREAS in lower right. 245.00
Kelly
Freas painting: Titled on back: "i
SOLDIER SKETCH" by the artist. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Man
with holstered pistol or raygun. in background there are twinkling
stars and rocketship blasting off. dark tones. painted on art board.
slightly larger in size. approx. 9" by 6". signed
KELLY FREAS in lower right. 325.00
Kelly
Freas painting: Preliminary for an Asimov cover (marked on back
"Asimov Cover" by artist. ALIEN
& SPACEWOMAN next to ROCKETSHIP. exact title not known. Cover concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Tall
Alien has hand on shoulder of Spacewoman wearing bubble helmet. in
background is upright
rocketship. orange and pink wash background. interesting
style. painted on art board. slightly large size. approx. 8" by
9.25". signed
KELLY FREAS in lower right. 450.00
Kelly
Freas painting: colorful
dream like scene WOMAN AND MONSTER. exact title not known. Color
concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. interesting
illustration of a scared woman
in lower left who appears to be fleeing hairy
monster in upper right. reds; blues; purples. very dream like
imagery. painted on art board. approx. 7.75" by 5".
signed
KELLY FREAS in lower right. 239.50
Kelly
Freas painting: FEMALE
WITH PET DINOSAUR. exact title not known. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Attractive
woman with raygun in hand and miniature
dinosaur creature on her shoulder. Pair of moons in sky above. painted on art board. approx.
7" by 4.65".
signed
KELLY FREAS along left bottom edge of her cape. 325.00
Kelly
Freas painting: ALIEN
MONSTER shot by SPACEMAN as SPACEWOMAN Watches. exact title not known.
Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. A large
menacing space monster is being zapped by Spaceman firing his raygun.
Attractive spacewoman in
bubble helmet in lower right. painted on art board. approx. 6.25" by 4.25".
signed
KELLY FREAS in lower right. 250.00
Kelly
Freas painting: GIANT
SPACE CENTIPEDE and SPACEMAN. exact title not known. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. What appears to be a giant
space Centipede is coming down upon a much smaller Spaceman
holding space rifle. The monster reminds me of Doctor Zoidberg from
Futurama in a way (only much more horrific). painted on art board. approx.
6.5" by 4.5". signed
KELLY in lower right. 195.00
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACEMAN
with JETPACK outside ALIEN SHIP. exact title not known. Color
concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980.
Alien space craft with Astronaut
wearing Jet Pack with flames shooting out base. painted on art board. approx. 6.25" by
4". signed
KELLY in lower right. 179.50
Kelly
Freas painting: EGG
SHAPED ALIEN CREATURE with LOBSTER CLAWS. exact title not known.
Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Giant
alien creature is egg shaped with lobster claws. It has 3 eyes and
tentacle like legs. Kneeling on one knee and firing raygun is a spaceman
in bubble helmet. painted on art board. approx. 6.25" by 4.25". simply
signed
KELLY in lower right. 199.00
Kelly
Freas painting: Large HAIRY
MONSTER attacking YOUNG WOMAN. exact title not known. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Giant
hairy bear like alien creature with long claws and jagged teeth is towering
over long haired young lady.
Appears to be flames all around. painted on art board. approx. 7" by
4.5". signed
KELLY FREAS in bottom right. 225.00
Kelly
Freas painting: MAN with
RAYGUN staring at ALIEN. exact title not known. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches; then finished sketches;
then concept paintings; and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally; from the late 1950's to about 1980. Ovoid
alien critter to the left and humanoid
holding futuristic raygun. impression of a swampy area.
painted on art board. approx. 7" by 4.25". simply signed
KELLY along the bottom edge. 195.00
Kelly
Freas painting: SCREAMING
DEVIL & SPACEMAN. exact title not known. Color concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches,
then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980.
Large Satanic face with fanged teeth and horns appears to be screaming at Spaceman
who is holding his hands to helmet. Appears to be a harp off to the
side. There are sound wave type emanations coming from the Devil's
mouth! painted on art board. approx. 6" by 4".
simply signed KELLY
near the bottom. 179.50
Kelly
Freas painting: LAUGHING
DEVIL and EXPLODING ROCKETSHIP. exact title not known. Color concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and
then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final
was published. first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches,
then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. background image of large
Devil Head with horns and fanged death poised in maniacal laughter as flames
surround him and a rocket
ship blows up in front. painted on art board. approx. 6" by
4". simply signed KELLY along the bottom
edge. 185.00
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACEMAN
FLEEING as DRAGON and GORILLA FIGHT. exact title not known. Color
concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject
and then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the
final was published. first there would be rough sketches, then
finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork).
1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of long time art
collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980.
Cool color scene of terrified
Spaceman running away as two
large behemoth monsters fight each other. One appears to be a Dragon
and the other looks like King Kong?? Simply signed
KELLY in lower left. painted on art board. approx. 7"
by 4.75". 229.50
Kelly
Freas painting. PLANET
OF THE REAPER. cover concept painting (it is my understanding that
artists were given a subject and then they would submit "concepts" to
the publisher before the final cover was published. first there would be
rough sketches, then finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the
full blown artwork). this is from 1966 vintage. obtained from estate
of long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late
1950's to about 1980. Fantastic Grim
Reaper type character with flaming skull and scythe type weapon. In
his other hand he holds an hour glass and is riding a galloping
horse right at you. great stuff!! Simply
signed KELLY along the right edge, in lower right. painted on art
board. approx. 6.5" by 4.25". 250.00
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACE ALIEN
HOLDING WOMAN HOSTAGE. actual title is not known. Cover or
interior (thinking it might be an interior because of the dark colors?) concept
painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they
would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches,
then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early
1970's vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who
acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980.
SPACE ALIEN grabbing human woman
around the neck. Lab table in background with weird sci-fi
instrumentation. Simply signed
KELLY in lower right. painted on art board. approx. 6.5" by
4.25". 225.00
Kelly
Freas painting: GIANT CLAW
CRUSHING PLANET. actual title not known. color concept painting
(it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and then they would
submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final was
published. first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches,
then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork).
1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of long time art
collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980.
Colorful. giant clawed
hand is crushing a planet as large drop of blood is about to drop down on departing
space ship! great stuff!!! Simply signed
KELLY in lower right. painted on art board. approx. 6.25"
by 4.5". 199.50
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACE TANK
firing at Godzilla type dinosaur creature. actual title not
known. Color concept painting (it is my understanding that artists
were given a subject and then they would submit "concepts" to the
publisher before the final was published. first there would be rough
sketches, then finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the full
blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of
long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's
to about 1980. Colorful image of Godzilla
T-Rex dinosaur being fired upon
by a tank. Simply signed
K.F. in lower right. painted on art board. approx. 6.5" by
4.25". 195.00
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACEMAN and
Giant SPIDER Type Creature.
actual title not
known. Color concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a subject and
then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher before the final
was published. first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches,
then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Colorful scene
of Astronaut trying to
blow up a Giant Spider-like
space alien creature. Simply signed
K.F. in lower right. painted on art board. approx. 6" by
4". 189.50
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACEMAN
SKELETON being crushed by ALIEN CREATURE. actual title not
known. color concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were
given a subject and then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher
before the final was published. first there would be rough sketches,
then finished sketch's, then concept paintings, and then the full blown
artwork). 1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from
estate of long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the
late 1950's to about 1980. Colorful scene of SPACEMAN being crushed
by Alien creature with octopus
like arms. You can see the astronaut's skull
thru the broken bubble helmet. Classic stuff! Simply
signed FREAS in lower
right. painted on art board. approx. 6.75" by 4.5".
250.00
Kelly
Freas painting: SPACEMAN and
Giant PRAYING MANTIS Type Creature. actual title not
known. Color concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were
given a subject and then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher
before the final was published. first there would be rough sketches,
then finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the full blown
artwork). 1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of
long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's
to about 1980. Colorful scene of Spaceman
holding giant jewel with large Praying
Mantis alien space bug behind him. Very ominous! Simply signed
KELLY in lower right. painted on art board. approx. 6.75"
by 4.75". 250.00
Kelly
Freas painting with Halloween theme: DEVIL
sitting atop Jack-O-Lantern with DEAD SPACEMAN. Fantastic piece!
actual title not
known. Color concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were
given a subject and then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher
before the final was published. first there would be rough sketches,
then finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the full blown
artwork). title unknown. 1960's to early 1970's vintage.
obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Colorful scene of a
horned Devil holding trident pitchfork, sitting atop a round
"BOMB" (which I believes is a dead planet!) with lit fuse,
designed like a Jack-O-Lantern or Halloween Pumpkin with burning eyes.
Beneath the bomb is the
skeletal remains of a Spaceman. Doesn't get much better than this!
Fully signed KELLY FREAS along
the bottom edge of the bomb. painted on art board. approx. 7" by
4.65". 395.00
horizontal format color concept paintings
Kelly
Freas painting: ATTACK
OF PACMAN CREATURES exact title not known. This is a concept for
a cover or interior illustration. full color battle scene of man firing
raygun at attacking alien creatures. kind of reminds me of Nasty Pacmen
with octopus like legs. approx. 7.75" by 5.25".
signed Kelly Freas below tentacle. 210.00
Kelly
Freas painting: GIANT TUBE
WORMS attacking SPACE TANK. exact title not known. This is a
concept for a cover or interior illustration. full color battle scene of a
pair of Giant Tube Worm
type creatures attacking a Space
Tank. horizontal format. approx. 9.25" by 5.75". signed
KF in lower right. 235.00
Kelly
Freas painting: ALIEN
MACHINES attacking ASTRONAUTS. exact title not
known. This is a concept for a cover or interior illustration. full
color battle scene has astronauts
firing at these Alien Spider-like
Machine that is firing down upon them. Burning skeletons at it's
feet. horizontal format. approx. 8" by 5.5". signed
Kelly Freas along left edge. 275.00
Kelly
Freas painting: JESTER
Riding atop ALIEN ANIMAL. exact title not know. This is a
concept for a cover or interior illustration. full color of
JESTER character sitting atop alien
creature as they approach what appears to be dome enclosed cities.
Mountains in background. horizontal format. measures approx.
8.75" by 4.75". 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. signed
Kelly Freas in lower right. 235.00
Kelly
Freas painting: JESTER
& TOAD WARRIORS. exact title not know. This is a concept for
a cover or interior illustration. full color of Jester
character with his hand up, being approached by a pair
of Toad Guards, one holding sword at the attack. horizontal
format. measures approx. 8.75" by 5.25". 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his
item personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. signed
Kelly Freas in lower left corner. 230.00
Kelly
Freas painting: TOAD KING
& JESTER. exact title not know. This is a concept for a
cover or interior illustration. full color of Toad
King sitting on throne with guard
and Jester. horizontal format. measures approx. 8" by
5.25". 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. signed
Kelly Freas in upper right side border. 225.00
Kelly
Freas painting of MAN
WITH BINOCULARS WATCHING ALIEN & SPIDER CREATURE. exact title not
known. This is from a cover, or possibly an interior centerfold -
due to it's horizontal format, concept painting (it is my understanding
that artists were given a subject and then they would submit
"concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was published.
first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches, then concept
paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Man
at left is looking thru binoculars at alien creature with space rifle
pointing at giant spider
creature. Looks like a giant Black Widow. Signed
Kelly Freas in lower right. Horizontal format. approx. 9.5" by 5".
299.50
Kelly
Freas painting of MAN with
SPACE RIFLE and 3 Alien Dinosaur type Creatures. exact title not
known. This is from a cover, or possibly an interior centerfold -
due to it's horizontal format, concept painting (it is my understanding
that artists were given a subject and then they would submit
"concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was published.
first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches, then concept
paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Three
large dinosaur like alien creatures - roughly resembling a Brontosaurus;
Stegosaurus and T-Rex are about to attack blond
haired guy with Space Rifle and knapsack. Signed
Freas at the bottom of the guy's back. Horizontal format. approx. 9.5" by 5".
269.50
Kelly
Freas painting of SPACE
ALIENS FIRING RAYGUNS & BURNING CORPSES. exact title not
known. This is from a cover, or possibly an interior centerfold -
due to it's horizontal format, concept painting (it is my understanding
that artists were given a subject and then they would submit
"concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was published.
first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches, then concept
paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Very
reminiscent of the famous MARS ATTACKS card set from circa 1960. Space
Aliens with four eyes (Martians???) firing raygun at fleeing humanoids.
burning skeletons on the ground!
Classic looking Space Gun. The aliens have octopus like heads and
tentacles. What more could you want? no wonder this guy
is such a Sci-Fi icon! signed
KELLY along the upper right edge. painted on art board.
Horizontal format. approx. 9.5" by 5". 339.50
Kelly
Freas painting of DEMONIC
ALIEN MONSTER grabbing semi-nude woman. exact title non
known. This is from a cover, or possibly an interior centerfold -
due to it's horizontal format, concept painting (it is my understanding
that artists were given a subject and then they would submit
"concepts" to the publisher before the final cover was published.
first there would be rough sketches, then finished sketches, then concept
paintings, and then the full blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's
vintage. obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items
personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Very demonic
looking Alien with "jewel" in center of forehead (or possibly
a third eye) is grabbing for long
haired semi nude woman wearing a very abbreviated costume of
"Stars" that cover the vital areas. She has a long tentacle
wrapping around her left leg. signed
KELLY FREAS along the top of the tentacle. painted on art board.
Horizontal format. approx. 9.25" by 5.25". 289.50
Kelly
Freas painting of SPACEMAN
FIRING RAYGUN at LIZARD DINOSAUR SPACE CREATURE. title unknown.
This is from a cover, or possibly an interior centerfold - due to it's
horizontal format, concept painting (it is my understanding that artists
were given a subject and then they would submit "concepts" to the
publisher before the final cover was published. first there would be rough
sketches, then finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the full
blown artwork). 1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of
long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's
to about 1980. SPACEMAN
is firing his raygun as he flees from the open jaws of this
giant Lizard Dinosaur creature. Note the bizarre jaw structure!
simply signed KELLY in
upper left. painted on art board. Horizontal format.
approx. 8.5" by 4.25". 285.00
Kelly
Freas painting of A
DEVIL AND SPACESHIP. actual title is not known. This is
from a cover, or possibly an interior centerfold - due to it's horizontal
format, concept painting (it is my understanding that artists were given a
subject and then they would submit "concepts" to the publisher before
the final cover was published. first there would be rough sketches, then
finished sketches, then concept paintings, and then the full blown artwork).
1960's to early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of long time art
collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Grinning satanic
devil holding a trident pitchfork with classic
old style rocket ship flying off thru space! Simply
signed KELLY F. in lower right. painted on art board.
Horizontal format. approx. 8.75" by 4". 289.50
Kelly
Freas painting. LURKER
FROM DIMENSION X. Larger sized painting. The notes from the
original owner state that this was titled "THE LURKER FROM DIMENSION
X". I do not know if
this was the final published piece or not - although I believe it is? It
is large and detailed. 1960's to early 1970's vintage.
obtained from estate of long time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to about 1980. Scary
demonic monster is grabbing very frought
young lady by arm. interesting background technique of vertical
colored strokes. signed
KELLY FREAS along the right side border, in lower right. painted
on art board. Large format. overall approx. 16" by 15".
The main painting is approx. 15" by 12". 695.00
original
Kelly Freas science fiction painting for the interior from THE
MERCENARY by Jerry Pournelle (John Christian Falkenberg). very
colorful and large. Shows naked alien
female with long tail and wild hairdo, an alien that resembles a giant
brain walking on octopus tentacles and a Mercenary
warrior with space rifle on shoulder, Mohawk style hairdo and a Skull and
crossbones tattoo on his shoulder.
PLEASE NOTE: in
2005 the Author Jerry Pournelle wrote the following in his obituary homage to
Kelly Freas (click
here to view the quote on his website):
"........... Kelly did the illustrations for my first published
science fiction stories, both short fiction and my novel Spaceship For The King;
indeed he did illustrations for that several times, both interior illustrations
and the cover for Analog, then for the DAW books publication, for the British
edition, and for a consolidated novel including other stories. He later showed
me the sketches he had done for that book, and gave me a couple of them. The
sketches showed just how closely he had read the novel. Kelly never did anything
by halves.
His interior illustration for "The Mercenary", the first of my
Falkenberg stories, actually influenced the way I saw my own character; Kelly
may have paid more attention to some of the details than I had..........."
early 1970's vintage. obtained from estate of a long
time art collector who acquired his items personally, from the late 1950's to
about 1980. signed
KELLY FREAS in lower left. detailed/finished piece. not a rough,
not a concept. painted on art board. approx. 9.75" by
14.25". 1250.00
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