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92 Original Artworks

  1. Description: Tom Dubois revisits some characters from his classic NES game covers in his “Cart Art” series.  After revisiting Bayou Billy, Bill and Lance from Super Contra are next. Year: 2023 Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent  Notes: Tattoos were removed from the characters upon request to fit more inline with the original 80’s artwork.
    • Super Contra Revisited 2023 Illustrations of Bill Rizer and Lance Bean

      Super Contra Revisited 2023 Illustrations of Bill Rizer and Lance Bean

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of Chris Redfield
  2. Description: Wolverine illustration by Roko featured on the brazil publication of super game pro. The illustration was used on the cover and in the article to advertise Xmen Arcade. Year: 1995 Medium: Acrylic on board Image Area: 12 x 16 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good. On a thin board with a slight bend upper left.
    • Super Game Power Brazil #11 X Men Arcade Magazine Cover Art

      Super Game Power Brazil #11 X Men Arcade Magazine Cover Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of trsteve87
    • 1 Comment
  3. Description: Cover Art for the Brazil Publication of Super Game Power Super Tips. Featuring Wario (Mario Party 2), Gran Turismo 2, Grandia, and Resident Evil 2. Year: 1999 Medium: Acrylic on Art Paper Image Area: 10.25 x 13.5 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    • Super GamePower Brazil Super Tips #24 Magazine Cover Art

      Super GamePower Brazil Super Tips #24 Magazine Cover Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of trsteve87
    • 1 Comment
  4. Description: Magazine Cover Illustration for Super GamePower Playstation Magazine #15 in Brazil. The illustration was completed by pencil and white ink, scanned and digitally colored. Year: 1998 Medium: Pencil and White Ink on Art Paper Image Area: 8.5 x 12 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    • Super GamePower Playstation Magazine Brazil #15 Tomb Raider III Magazine Cover Art

      Super GamePower Playstation Magazine Brazil #15 Tomb Raider III Magazine Cover Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of trsteve87
    • 2 Comments
  5. Description: Magazine cover art for Super GamePower Special in Brazil. Featuring Legend of Zelda Link to the Past, Super Mario World 2 Yoshi's Island, and Lunar Eternal Blue. Year: 1995 Medium: Acrylic on Board Image Area: 10.5 x 13 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    • Super GamePower Special Brazil Magazine Cover Art

      Super GamePower Special Brazil Magazine Cover Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of trsteve87
    • 1 Comment
  6. Description:  Year: 1993 Medium: Image Area: Image Source: Original Condition: Very good
    In the Collection of Yoann B
  7. Description: For collectors, the NWC carts are a holy grail item. For art collectors, Mario artwork could be considered the same. This piece was used on all kinds of signage and ephemera for the NWC campaign in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Year: 1989 Medium: India ink on paper Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: 
    In the Collection of The Game Curator
  8. Description: This special piece is one of the earliest pieces of Wario artwork and was made for his debut appearance in Super Mario Land 2. Presumably, Nintendo retains the original painting in their archives as it was not in the artist's possession, but this original line art piece comes directly from the artist, who used it to create the final airbrush painting. Year:  Medium: pencil/ink on vellum Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: 
    • Super Mario Land 2 Wario Display Art

      Super Mario Land 2 Wario Display Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of The Game Curator
  9. Description: From Heritage Auctions: Released in France in 1993, this originally licensed puzzle art by visual artist Fabien Rypert showcases Mario, Peach, Toad and Luigi having a hectic day at the beach when Bowser crashes their vacation. The original art is drawn in black ink on bristol paper with printed blue lines. Fabien Rypert has signed the bottom/right of the piece, which is unique to the Funny Way Nathan Puzzles series. Year: 1993 Medium: Ink on Bristol Board Image Area: 15.5 x 11.
    In the Collection of trsteve87
  10. Description: Super Play Magazine Issue 20 June 1994 Metroid Cover Art Here is what the Artist Wil Overton had to say about this piece:  "I donated it to a charity auction some years ago. The linework was done by hand, transferred to the acetate and then painted by hand in an animation cel style. On the magazine, the background was a stock library photograph, licensed by the Art Editor" Year: 1994 Medium: Acetate cel Image Area: Width 15" x Height 11" Image Source: Original Conditi
    • Super Play Magazine Issue 20 June 1994 Metroid Cover Art

      Super Play Magazine Issue 20 June 1994 Metroid Cover Art

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    In the Collection of Ibrahim_UK
  11. Description: Original box art for Super Nintendo Super R-Type.   Also includes an early sketch exploration of the space creature, a color composition of the title text, a poster, and some unfolded sample boxes, one of which has Street Combat panels mixed in. Year: 1991 Medium: Airbrush on board Image Area: 22”x25” Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent 
    In the Collection of Chris Redfield
    • 3 Comments
  12. Description: Super Valis IV Super Nintendo Box Art Artist Julie Bell shared with OVGA that she modelled for this piece herself. Year: 1992 Medium: Oil on canvas Image Area: 22"x 16" Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent
    In the Collection of Ibrahim_UK
  13. Description: Superman from publisher Sunsoft; inked by Mike DeCarlo over the pencils of an unknown artist. Superman Sunsoft is written in blue pencil at the top of the page. Also the cover art for the unreleased SNES version of the game. Year: 1992 Medium: Pencil/ink on comic art board Image Area: 11 x 17 inches Image Source: Original Condition: 
    In the Collection of The Game Curator
  14. Description: Superman Nintendo 64 Box Art Box art to one of the most infamous video games. Superman 64 is considered to be one of the worst video games ever made. The art was illustrated on DC Comics cover stock. In the game, Lex Luthor has trapped Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, and Professor Hamilton in a virtual reality version of Metropolis that he created with the help of Brainiac, leaving it up to Superman to save them and break apart the virtual world. The game shifts between outdoor le
    In the Collection of Imran A
  15. Description: These four images, all penciled and inked by Tom Raney, were done for loading screens before various levels in the 2002 Xbox game Superman: Man of Steel. The "Main Image" is titled "B13 Satellite in Earth’s Orbis" and features art of Superman flying toward a B13 Satellite, one of Brainiac 13’s satellites.  This art was used for the loading screens for Mission 20 (Satellite Survival), Mission 21 (Control of the Skies), and Mission 22 (Inside the Machine). Additional Informa
    In the Collection of Anonymous
  16. Description: Surf Ninjas magazine advertisement as part of the "Welcome to the Next Level" ad campaign by Goodby Silverstein & Partners, which managed Sega's marketing budget between 1992 and 1996.  Signed at lower left. Date Completed: June 21, 1993 Medium: Acrylic on board (stripped) Image Area: 25 3/4" x 16" Image Source: Original Condition: Very good, minor tape residue at lower left
    In the Collection of trsteve87
  17. Description: Swing Game Boy Color PlayStation & PC Pal Europe Box Art Year: 2000 Medium: Image Area: Width 44CM x Height 32CM Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent Framing Details: Framers: Fine Artisan Frame Makers, London UK Glass: UV Anti-Reflective Artglass AR 99™ Moulding: Silver Brushed Edge Attachments: Tray/Sink Mount Backing Board: Archival Buffered Meridian High Density Acid Free Board Mount Board: Machine Cut Conservation Black Mat with Yellow
    In the Collection of Imran A
    • 3 Comments

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