1 OZ SILVER COIN PROOF FRANK FRAZETTA DEATH DEALER FRAZETTA PORTRAIT REVERSE

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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VERY RARE LIMITED EDITION COINFRANK FRAZETTA'S *DEATH DEALER PORTRAITTHERE WILL ONLY BE 10,000 OF THESE MINTEDTHIS IS A 3D HIGH RELIEF PROOF THAT IS NUMBERED ON THE RIM OF THE COIN WITH BEAUTIFUL FRAZETTA PACKAGINGTHIS IS THE SPECIAL Limited Edition Frank Frazetta Death Dealer-Portrait COA numbers will vary but of all ours will be under 500WE HAVE OVER 25,000+ FEEDBACKFrank Frazetta's iconic Death Dealer is now and forever emblazoned on a flawless, mirror-finish chunk of solid .999 fine investment-grade silver.The reverse features the a portrait of Frank Frazetta, the young adventurer, who would go on in life to change the face of science fiction & fantasy art forever!Death Dealer at a Glance :* 1 Troy Ounce / 31.1 grams* .999 Fine Investment Grade Silver* Limited production of only 10,000 units!* 1.526 inch / 39mm diameter* Individually Engraved Number* Includes acrylic holder and certificate!DetailsThe greatest name in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art introduces the Limited Edition 2015 Frazetta Death Dealer 1oz Silver Proof. Frank Frazetta's iconic Death Dealer is now and forever emblazoned on a flawless, mirror-finish chunk of solid .999 fine investment-grade silver medallion.For more than half a century, the iconic art of Frank Frazetta inspired countless artists and shaped the face of the Science Fiction & Fantasy genre as we know it. Now, join us as Frank's world comes to life in 2015: The Year of Frazetta.The obverse of the Limited Edition Silver Proof features Frazetta's iconic masterpiece, Death Dealer. Master sculptor Luigi Badia's old world craftsmanship and attention to detail was employed to translate from art to coin, and the detail is so impeccable that a magnifying glass is required to catch every minute feature. The background's flawless mirror finish draws you directly into the scene with Death Dealer himself.Each mint-condition, mirror-finish collector's grade 1oz Silver Proof is hand-fed and manually struck up to 5 times, ensuring each ultra-high quality proof features extreme 3d relief, adding dimension and a life-like appearance to Death Dealer and the portrait of the young Frazetta as they seem to pop off the coin's surface.Each minted proof is then handled with satin gloves and individually engraved with a unique mintage number, then encapsulated in a clear plastic air-tite case designed for long-term preservation. The encapsulated medallion is then nestled in a custom cut acrylic holder, and wrapped with a limited-edition Certificate of Authenticity sleeve.The Limited Edition Frazetta Silver Proof is guaranteed to contain 1 Troy Ounce of investment-grade .999 fine silver (Ag), ensuring the medallion's lasting value for generations to come. Mintage is limited to 10,000 proofsFrank Frazetta self portraitFrank FrazettaThe oldest of four children and the only boy in the family, Frank Frazzetta (he would later drop one of the "z"s) was born on the 9th day of February, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. Frank discovered the wonders of art before he was three, when he sold his first crayon drawing to Grandma - for the tidy sum of one penny. It was her interest and encouragement that prompted him to continue drawing through those early years. When he hit kindergarten, his teachers were astounded that there was a child only 5 1/2 drawing better than ten-year-olds. Throughout elementary school, Frazetta created his very own comic books, featuring a snowman and an array of assorted characters.Frazetta broke the mold of traditional illustrators and set his own standards, amazed industry insiders and fans alike and sparked the imagination of a generation as his work proved to ignite a groundswell of enthusiasm for the ideas pouring from his palette.No one transfers more life to paper or canvas than Frazetta; this is his magical gift. Life delights in life. Frazetta is able to communicate the vitality, energy, humor, mystery, and enchantment of life better than any other artist.Frazetta explores the beauty of simple gestures: a look, a glance, a smile, a certain attitude or pose. Frazetta's brush dips directly into his imagination; the original energy of his inspiration is immediately conveyed via line and color without the diluting reliance on models, studies, swipes or photo reference. This is the essence of genuine creativity, a very rare gift which is never derivative, never repetitive, and never boring. These are the creations that are born from a powerful imagination at play, indulging his powers for his own amusement and the delight of his family.Many of these are works of originality and finesse; their charm is unmatched. The compositions are gracefully executed, with elegance and magical expressiveness in a style that beguiles the viewer and whisks one to flights of delicious fancy. Intricate colorations and subtle, blended tints give emotional coloring to each distinctive scene. The sparkle and splendor of color is apparent in every composition. The expressiveness of color and its emotional impact is all part of Frazetta's mastery.Another key ingredient in these watercolors is the Frazetta line (which is the envy of countless artists) . Frazetta's line is almost superhuman in its delicacy and fluidity; it is always correct, elegant and pulsing with energy. The ink appears to dance on the surface of the paper; it is musical and rhythmic, never static. Frazetta's line evokes life and embodies beauty no matter what the subject matter. How he does it is a complete mystery.When art does not go beyond surface appeal or fancy detail then what remains is at best decorative. No contact is made with the true imaginative forces underneath. Frazetta's line is born in those imaginative forces and, consequently, possesses the evocative magic that produces romance, adventure and joyous fantasy.Frazetta's form and figures are never artificial or superficial; instead , they draw us in, seduce the eye, and provide lasting pleasure. As with all of Frazetta's art, one is immediately impressed with the simple beauty of his creations, from the tiniest cluster of mushrooms to the voluptuous nymph. Frazetta's unique rhythm, harmony and grace always produce a beautiful result. These little treasures reveal Frazetta at his lyrical best, and they represent a very important pat of his artistic character that is often overlooked.Those who are close to Frazetta realize that this volume contains the real Frazetta, a man who delights in giving joy and cheer and gentle wonder. Frazetta is a wonderfully complex man: extremely intelligent, witty, competitive, articulate, highly sensitive, and a born raconteur.Any artist's work is profoundly autobiographical; it reveals his vision, his insight, his soul. If an artist is dull, mediocre or uninspired, then those are the qualities that will emerge in his art. What goes into the art will ultimately be what comes out of the art. With Frazetta, what emerges is a man whose heart is bursting with life; he lives with great intensity and passion. It is not surprising that the most common theme found in all of Frazetta's art, from the slightest sketch to the most ambitious composition, is a sense of life.This is the reason why Frazetta is appreciated throughout the world.Through simple line and color, Frazetta fills a page with the explosive resonances of life itself. All his work is charged with this special quality, From animals to nudes to fairies to exotic vegetation. Everything is alive! The possibilities of life itself explode from his brush; Frazetta shows us what we have never seen and makes us believe it can be. The magic of art is that we can also share in the artist's gift; our imaginations respond to creative power, power that Frazetta has in abundance.Frank Frazetta deserves to be celebrated, revered and cherished as a national treasure. For 50 years he has graced us with a long procession of distinctive, memorable images. An artist often strives for a lifetime to produce one lasting image ( usually unsuccessfully ); Frazetta does it routinely. This volume adds to that wealth of remarkable images. The art is timeless; its spirit of fantasy and gentle joy is equally timeless. Frazetta is a dreamer who caresses our eyes with pure enchantment. read more

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