Ron Cobb Hand-Painted The Enigma of Steel Artwork | CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982)

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Sold Stock #91465 | Sold Oct 8 2018

CONAN THE BARBARIAN (1982)

Entertainment Memorabilia Live Auction 2018

Ron Cobb Hand-Painted 'The Enigma of Steel' Artwork

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Hand-painted artwork depicting the young Conan and his father from John Milius’ action adventure Conan the Barbarian. Rendered by production designer Ron Cobb, the illustration is titled “THE ENIGMA OF STEEL” and was published in Ron Cobb’s book, Colorvision, and the September 1981 issue of Cinefantastique magazine as part of the film’s promotional campaign. Conan’s father (William Smith) told his young son the story of the god Crom, and how giants stole the enigma of steel from the mighty deity.

Painted with gouache on illustration paper, the artwork shows young Conan and his father standing on a cliff, with a gleaming sword held up to the sky. The artwork has “CONAN” and “THE ENIGMA OF STEEL” written at the bottom corners in black ink. The piece includes an original matte board frame with foamcore backing, which shows wear due to use and age. However, the art remains in very fine condition. Dimensions (artwork): 58.5 cm x 37 cm (23” x 14 ½”); (matte frame): 71 cm x 49 cm x 1 cm (28” x 19 ¼” x ¼”)

Please note this lot is sold without copyright, reproduction rights, licensing agreements or any other type of legal release.

£4,000 - 6,000

This item comes with a Propstore Certificate of Authenticity

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