Original large-format color fairy painting by Brian Froud, famous for creature design in the cult fantasy film Dark Crystal (Part 2 production now underway). This is a hand-drawn artwork created in 1988 as a magazine pinup, making it larger than typical works. The piece was exhibited at the World Fantasy Convention held in the UK that year and was obtained from that event. Original paintings by Froud of this caliber are extremely rare; his output has diminished significantly and official shop availability is very limited. According to the seller's knowledge, only one other example of this work exists in Japan. Authenticity guaranteed; returns accepted if not authentic.
Size: 670mm (height) × 470mm (width). Executed in opaque watercolor on illustration board. Protected under cel since purchase; photographs taken through the protective layer may appear slightly brighter.
US market value for later, rougher large-format illustrations exceeds 1.4 million yen; works from Froud's peak period command significantly higher prices.
Ownership conveyed; reproduction or public disclosure (including online) prohibited without permission.
Condition: very good, but 20+ years old. No claims/no returns. Shipping via takkyubin 140 size (prepaid discount rate applies); hand delivery recommended if possible. Sensitive buyers should refrain from bidding.