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34 Original Artworks

  1. Description: Action Fighter Commodore 64 Home Computer Box Art Initially, this Artwork was made for the Auto Duel Game Ad Later it was used as the Box Art for Action Fighter on the Personal Computer Year: 1985 Medium: Mixed with airbrush Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent  
    In the Collection of Jimsorenson
  2. Description: Ad art for Beyond Oasis from Ken Steacy that appeared in gaming magazines. The published ad actually uses the eyes in the sky from Greg Winters' box art. Year: 1995 Medium: airbrush and inks  Image Area: 10.75" x 16.25" Image Source: Original Condition: excellent
    In the Collection of Anonymous
  3. Description: Greg Martin's ad painting to promote the Sega Genesis version of Bubble and Squeak. The art appeared in 1994 issues of video game magazines. Bubble and Squeak also got an Amiga release in Europe, though that did release did not use any of the U.S. Sega Genesis artwork.  This piece was was first purchased locally in Colorado from Greg Martin's estate and made its way to eBay in late 2019. The winning bidder traded it to another collector who a few years later consigned it to Her
    In the Collection of Sanford_US
  4. Description: Captain Commando artwork used for a promotional mail away poster in the early days of capcom.   Also used on the back of the box for early Capcom games, including Mega Man 2 and Duck Tales.   Year: 1988 (?) Medium: Acrylic and Gouache on board Image Area:  39 x 22 inches  Image Source: Original  Condition: Excellent
    In the Collection of Bronty
  5. Description: Artwork created of Death the Reaper from Chakan The Forever Man for a limited edition collector set (100 made) card and comic bundle. The art and set was made by the creator of Chakan Robert A. Kraus to promote the sega genesis game. The art was also used as a portal card with the board game. Year: 1994 Medium: Acrylic on board Image Area: 8x12 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    In the Collection of trsteve87
  6. Description: Artwork created of Chakan The Forever Man for a limited edition collector set (100 made) card and comic bundle. The art and set was made by the creator of Chakan Robert A. Kraus to promote the sega genesis game.  A similar color scheme and posing was chosen to the Sega Genesis cover art (Greg Winters). The art was also used as a portal card with the board game. Year: 1994 Medium: Acrylic on board Image Area: 8x12 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    In the Collection of trsteve87
  7. Description: This piece was used for advertising the game chaos overlords. It was also used to create the box cover art although there was some final edits made for the published cover. Year: 1996 Medium: Mixed Media on Bristol Board Image Area: 9x9.25 in Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    In the Collection of trsteve87
    • 2 Comments
  8. Description: Conflict NES Promotional ADConflict NES AD Year: Medium: Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent
    In the Collection of Jamie Lequire
  9. Description: Promotional art for the 1993 Sega Genesis game Cyborg Justice.  This promotional art appeared inside magazines including Electronic Gaming Monthly.  This advertisement was Tim Gabor's only piece for Sega as shortly after he left the agent through which he had gotten the Sega work to pursue other projects. Year: 1993 Medium: Colored Pencil, Watercolor Image Area: 15" x 13.5" Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    In the Collection of Anonymous
  10. Description:  Year:  Medium: Oil on canvas, Acrylic on board, Mixed Media Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original, Transparency, Online, Etc Condition: 
    In the Collection of The Game Curator
  11. Description: Black lines of the Donkey Kong arcade flyer and poster. Based on a sketch provided by the commissioning firm, Dentsu, and on the side art of the cabinet, Cabarga perfected the characters.  He took inspiration from the style of Popeye for Mario and Brutus for Donkey Kong.  Once the scene was composed, he brushed the black line, correcting it with almost imperceptible strokes of white.  Approved by Densu, it was photographed and copied onto transparent paper to be superimposed on
    In the Collection of Nic
  12. Description: Dragon's Lair promotional poster artwork, also used as video game box cover art for Dragon's Lair DS version, Dragon's Lair Trilogy Wii and Switch versions, as well as other versions Year: 1983 Medium: Acrylic on board Image Area: 26.5" x 34"/67cm x 86cm Image Source: Original Condition: Very Good
    In the Collection of Imran A
  13. Description: Final Fantasy II Super Nintendo Magazine Preliminary Advertisement. This preliminary drawing is on two separate sheets of paper. Year: 1991 Medium: Pencil on tracing paper Image Area: 6.5 IN x 11 IN for each claw Image Source: Original Condition: Some creasing and wear to the edges
    • Final Fantasy II Super Nintendo Magazine Preliminary Advertisement

      Final Fantasy II Super Nintendo Magazine Preliminary Advertisement

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of Ibrahim_UK
  14. Description: Golden Axe Sega Arcade Promotional Ad Artwork Year: Medium: Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent Framing Details: Framers: Fine Artisan Frame Makers, London UK Glass: UV Anti-Reflective Artglass AR 99™ Moulding: Italian Brown Gold Shoulders Attachments: Tray/Sink Mount Backing Board: Archival Buffered Meridian High Density Acid Free Board Mount Board: Conservation Suedette Cabernet 1600
    • Golden Axe Sega Arcade Promotional Ad Artwork

      Golden Axe Sega Arcade Promotional Ad Artwork

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of Ibrahim_UK
  15. Description:    This is a 30 by 20 Greg Winters piece.   Greg painted this as the cover for Gunstar Heroes and it saw some advance publication in both Sega Visions and on the SubTerrania poster that was included in certain comic books as the cover.      It appears they had another artist repaint the same scene in a more kid friendly style as the final cover.    For kids reading about Gunstar for the first time in Sega Visions, this is the image they saw. Year:  Medium: Mixed Media Image
    In the Collection of Bronty
    • 1 Comment
  16. Description: Hunter Hunted Sierra Personal Computer Ad Promotional Art Year: 1996 Medium: Mixed Media Image Area: 22" x 16.5" Image Source: Original, Condition: Excellent
    • Hunter Hunted Sierra Personal Computer Ad Promotional Art

      Hunter Hunted Sierra Personal Computer Ad Promotional Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of Ibrahim_UK
  17. Description: This artwork was used on several release/promotional posters for InFAMOUS 2, which was highly anticipated after the success of the first game. This poster was also included it the press kit. Year: 2011 Medium: Pencils/inks on comic art board Image Area: 11 x 17 inches Image Source: Original Condition: 
    In the Collection of The Game Curator
  18. Description: 1990 saw a big competition in comics and video games between Ninja Turtles and Judge Dredd, just released on home computers. Dermot Power was then commissioned to paint a themed ad for the 1990 London comics fair. It had to be reproduced big so…it’s a big artwork! Year: 1990 Medium:  Acrylic on board, Mixed Media Image Area: 82x58 CM Image Source: Original Condition: Great
    In the Collection of Nic
  19. Description: A very attractive and detailed piece of Super NES advertising artwork. This is the only magazine piece I'm aware of where the artist hand painted the box art into the piece rather than leave blank space for a photo overlay. Year:  Medium: Acrylic on art board. Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent
    In the Collection of The Game Curator
  20. Description: This is an ink drawing created by Sandra Rush inspired by the Legacy of Kain series. Sandra digitally colored the piece. It was licensed for use on merchandise as part of the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Official Prequel Graphic Novel: The Dead Shall Rise Kickstarter Campaign. The image was featured on T shirts and prints as part of the recent reboot of the series. Year: 2023 Medium: Fineliners (Ink) on Art Paper Image Area: 11.55 x 16.41 IN Image Source: Original Condition: Slight c
    • Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Vae Victis Merchandise Art

      Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver Vae Victis Merchandise Art

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of trsteve87
  21. Description: Philips CDi Promotional ad featuring Mario, Link, Zelda and Donkey Kong. Year: 1991 Medium: Mixed Media Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: 
    • Mario, Link, Zelda, Donkey Kong Philips CDi Promotional Advertising Artwork

      Mario, Link, Zelda, Donkey Kong Philips CDi Promotional Advertising Artwork

    • Artist:
    In the Collection of Jamie Lequire
  22. Description: Mega Man 7 Super Nintendo Promotional Artwork Year: 1995 Medium: Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original Condition: Excellent
    In the Collection of Ibrahim_UK
  23. Description:  Year: 1991 Medium: Rendered in airbrush on a thick acrylic plastic sheet Image Area: 19" x 7" Image Source: Heritage Auctions Condition: There is a minor amount of color rub on the entire piece. Taped to a board with a paper overlay.
    In the Collection of OVGA Database
  24. Description:  Year: 1995 Medium: Acrylic on art Paper Image Area: 13.5" x 9"  Image Source: Heritage Auction Photo Condition: 
    In the Collection of Imran A
  25. Description:  Year: 1991 Medium: Oil on canvas, Acrylic on board, Mixed Media Image Area: Width x Height IN/CM Image Source: Original, Transparency, Online, Etc Condition: 
    In the Collection of The Game Curator

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