2012 Haven Foundation Fundraiser #16 IT With Original Art by Alex McVey & Erin Wells

[Randall Flagg]

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Starts @ 10AM PDT
AUCTION LINK (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200733335721?ssPageName=STRK:MESCX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1554.l2649)

TheDarkTower.org (http://www.thedarktower.org/)is proud to be the EXCLUSIVE site to auction this new, unique and fine Collectible item. Renowned artists Erin Wells and Alex McVey drew original artwork in a brand new Cemetery Dance 25th Anniversary Gift Edition of "IT" Wells and McVey remarques are rare, valuable and in high demand.

This book was donated by Cemetery Dance! The Artwork was generously donated by Erin Wells and Alex McVey.

100% of the net proceeds of this auction go to The Haven Foundation (http://www.thehavenfdn.org/). Originally founded by Stephen King, The Haven Foundation is a national, non-profit organization making grants to freelance writers and artists experiencing career-threatening illness, accident, natural disaster or other emergency or personal catastrophe.


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[Mr. Rabbit Trick]

That McVey Penywise looks like me...on a good day!

[Ben Staad]

Wow. The bidding on this should be very aggressive.

[biomieg]

That's actually pretty close to how I always pictured you Alan!

[Shannon]

Mine mine mine. For now. :)

[Merlin1958]

Wow!!! Those are some truly awesome Remarques!!!!!

Looks like it will go north of $200!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Shannon]

Mine mine mine again

[Merlin1958]

Mine mine mine again

Haha!!! Not any more!!! It's mine I tell ya, mine!!!!

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[Shannon]

I give up lol. Congratulations

[Merlin1958]

I give up lol. Congratulations

Haha!!! Wussie!!!! (J/K) Maybe if you ask Amber real nice, she'll let ya out bid me!!!!


As If!!!! Muwahahaaaaaaa!!! LOL :onfire:

[Shannon]

My goal was to make you spend more money. So... i win. :)

[Merlin1958]

My goal was to make you spend more money. So... i win. :)

It ain't about "winning", Shannon. That's for "Charlie Sheen". It's about the Haven Fund and all the "good" it can do for others less fortunate.


OK, it's mine right now, but any higher and I'm out!!! Seriously!!!! This is a truly "one of a kind item" that as the "Art Guy" I would love to add to my collection, but we all have monetary limits. Am I right?

[Shannon]

Merlin = Right.

[Merlin1958]

Whoa!!!! $265?????? And there is still 6+ days???? Man, this is a GREAT auction!!!! Everybody take a bow, who bid and may bid!!!!

[Randall Flagg]

I suppose someone could buy an IT gift edition, contact Erin Wells AND Alex McVey and have them do an original piece (pay them), but it would certainly total >$300 for the book, 2 original pieces of art and shipping to and from all the parties.
BTW, Alex McVey did this as a favor-he loves the story-"IT". The odds of this being duplicated are slim.

[Merlin1958]

I suppose someone could buy an IT gift edition, contact Erin Wells AND Alex McVey and have them do an original piece (pay them), but it would certainly total >$300 for the book, 2 original pieces of art and shipping to and from all the parties.
BTW, Alex McVey did this as a favor-he loves the story-"IT". The odds of this being duplicated are slim.

Don't mean to contradict, RF., but in my experience you're looking at a figure of at least $150 per artist and then the cost of the book, which is $125 retail. This auction should go north of $500-600.00 all things considered IMHO

[Merlin1958]

High Bidder, Baby!!!! At a number I here to fore was not going to...................................However, if it holds, YEAH BABY!!!!!!

[Brian James Freeman]

Someone remind me that I want to promote this in the Cemetery Dance newsletter tomorrow. ;)

[Shannon]

Brian Freeman, you want to promote this on the Cemetery Dance newsletter today.

[Brian James Freeman]

Brian Freeman, you want to promote this on the Cemetery Dance newsletter today.

Ha! I'm on it! :)

[mikeC]

Is there a fixative or sealant protecting the pencil drawing so it won't smudge or disappear after awhile?

[Merlin1958]

Is there a fixative or sealant protecting the pencil drawing so it won't smudge or disappear after awhile?

Good question!!!!

[ESW]

Is there a fixative or sealant protecting the pencil drawing so it won't smudge or disappear after awhile?

Yes: while the rest of the book was masked off, the drawing was sprayed with a few light coats of Grumbacher Non-Yellowing Fixative, and a slipsheet was placed between the drawing and the right-hand facing page. With careful handling the drawing should last for a long time. -ESW

[Randall Flagg]

Is there a fixative or sealant protecting the pencil drawing so it won't smudge or disappear after awhile?
There is a piece of artist paper-onion skin if you, will that is laid in to prevent the drawing from smudging and or transferring to the opposite page. As for the drawing "disappearing", I am not an artist nor a museum curator so I can't answer that question. Ask the artist.
Erin S. Wells
Rowan Studio

E-mail me! (erin_wells@usa.net)

[Randall Flagg]

Wow, thanks for the quick response as I was typing.
That's what I call first class service!

[ESW]

Wow, thanks for the quick response as I was typing.
That's what I call first class service!

:cool:

[Randall Flagg]

Can someone please bump this over $300?

[Randall Flagg]

Just a bit over 24 hours to go.
Link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/200733335721?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

[neosatus]

I really love the Erin Wells remarque especially. Sooooooooo tempting! What to do?!?!! It will come down to the last minute I am certain...

[Merlin1958]

Less than 30m to go!!!!!!

[Ben Staad]

I wonder how many folks have their bots ready to go. Congrats to whoever wins this fantastic item.

[Ben Staad]

Fantastic! Went for just North of $500.00! Great job putting this one together folks.

[Merlin1958]

WOW $510!!!!!!! The Bots came swooping in at the 10 sec mark!!!!!


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[Tito_Villa]

Amazing price!

[Shannon]

Holy shit! That's a nice price. Congrats to the winner. :)

[Randall Flagg]

Simply amazing! It makes we wonder what our "ultimate" auction will fetch.

[Merlin1958]

I know of a few folks that are already drooling over that one, RF!!!!!!

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[Merlin1958]

Gotta say, I'm pretty jazzed this went for over $500. I still think it was a bit of a "steal", but at least the Fundraiser got a nice contribution!!!! You folks are the BEST community on the Internet!!!!!



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