Space Usagi on Ebay in multiple auctions...

[Steve Hubbell]

There are currently five auctions on Ebay with original Space Usagi artwork drawn by Stan Sakai for sale, with the first one ending soon.

1. SPACE USAGI ORIGINAL COVER ART BY STAN SAKAI
Ends Aug-24-05 18:22:26 PDT
current bid: $115.27
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SPACE USAGI 1992
Here is a rare original painting of the main characters from the Space Usagi Comics. This is an original painting done in ink and airbrush on Mirage comics paper stock. Most likely the final image for the cover art. Art is done by Stan Sakai depicting Samuroid, Livia and Usagi.
Overall Page Size 11 x 17 Inches. 21190-CA

Promotional art for proposed Space Usagi television series, not cover art!

Posted: Wed Aug 17, 2005 22:04 +0000
That was done as a promotion for the Space Usagi proposed TV series. I don't remember if the inks were redrawn by the colorist, or if it was colored directly over my inks. It was about 10 years ago, and there was a lot of art produced over such a short time.

2. SPACE USAGI 2 VOL 1. Original Art by Stan Sakai
Ends Aug-25-05 10:49:33 PDT
current bid: $99.00
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Space Usagi - Original model art used in the making of Space Usagi comics. Art done by Stan Sakai and signed by the artist in ink.
Overall Page Size 11 x 14 Inches. 21189-CA

From what we can tell, the art was most likely created for use in the comic "Space Usagi 2 Vol. 1, November, 93. If you have the comic, check the interior page art for a match.

3. STAN SAKAI original art COVER
Ends Aug-28-05 16:25:11 PDT
starting bid: $300.00 Buy-it-now price: $600.00
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This is the original art for what I think is an unused cover to Space Usagi 2 issue 3 published by Mirage. It may have been published but I have included a picture of the used cover which is not included. Sakai has written at the very top left SPACE USAGI II #3 and COVER on the upper right. Signed and dated 1993. The artwork is beautiful and clean. It has brilliant white paper and rich, deep blacks. It was executed on bristol board and measures 11 1/2" X 17". I apologize for the one pictures poor quality, it was taken with a digital camera which has a wide angle lens. Stan Sakai is best known for his comic book series Usagi Yojimbo.

4. STAN SAKAI original art SPACE USAGI II #1
Ends Aug-28-05 16:58:00 PDT
starting bid: $300.00 Buy-it-now price: $800.00
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This is the original art for Space Usagi II issue 1 published by Mirage. I have included a picture of the comic book cover which is not included. Sakai has written at the very bottom left left SPACE USAGI II #1 and COVER on the lower right. The artwork is beautiful and clean. It has brilliant white paper and rich, deep blacks. It was executed on bristol board and measures 11 1/2" X 17". I apologize for the one pictures poor quality, it was taken with a digital camera which has a wide angle lens. Stan Sakai is best known for his comic book series Usagi Yojimbo.

5. STAN SAKAI original painting SPACE USAGI
wonderful watercolor / airbrushed
Ends Aug-28-05 17:55:53 PDT
starting bid: $300.00 Buy-it-now price: $900.00
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This is the original art for a 1993 Space Usagi color pinup by Stan Sakai. I am unsure if it was published. The artwork is beautiful and clean. It has brilliant , rich colors executed by Sakai using watercolors, ink and an airbrush. It was painted on bristol board and measures 11 1/2" X 17". I apologize for the one pictures poor quality, it was taken with a digital camera which has a wide angle lens. Stan Sakai is best known for his comic book series Usagi Yojimbo.

[fiawol]

That's a WHOLE lotta Usagi art! Thanks for the heads-up!

[Wily Pueo]

And now there are a couple more covers up. I think one of the paintings may go for the BIN. I may bid higher on the dinosaur fight one, but I feel no urgency over it.

[Steve Hubbell]

Here are the additions to the list of auctions of Space Usagi original art on Ebay...

6. STAN SAKAI original watercolor - BEAUTIFUL
Ends Aug-29-05 18:55:08 PDT
current bid: $300.00 Buy-it-now price: $700.00
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This is the original art for a 1993 Space Usagi color pinup by Stan Sakai. I am unsure if it was published. It is signed and dated 1993 in the lower left hand corner. The artwork is beautiful and clean. It has brilliant , rich colors executed by Sakai using watercolors, ink and an airbrush. It was painted on bristol board and measures 11 1/2" X 17". I apologize for the one pictures poor quality, it was taken with a digital camera which has a wide angle lens. Stan Sakai is best known for his comic book series Usagi Yojimbo.

7. STAN SAKAI original cover art SPACE USAGI
Ends Aug-29-05 19:07:15 PDT
current bid: $300.00 Buy-it-now price: $800.00
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This is the original art for Space Usagi I issue 2 published by Mirage. I have included a picture of the comic book cover which is not included. Sakai has written at the very bottom left left SPACE USAGI #2 and COVER on the lower right. Sakai has stated that his main motivation for this triology was to be able to draw dinosaurs -- what a wonderful job! The artwork is beautiful and clean, signed and dated 1992. It has brilliant white paper and rich, deep blacks. It was executed on bristol board and measures 11 1/2" X 17". I apologize for the one pictures poor quality, it was taken with a digital camera which has a wide angle lens. Stan Sakai is best known for his comic book series Usagi Yojimbo.

SIDE NOTE:
I thought the Buy-it-now option ended when the first bid was placed? Anyone know the rules on this?

[Wily Pueo]

SIDE NOTE:
I thought the Buy-it-now option ended when the first bid was placed? Anyone know the rules on this?

The BIN disappears if and when the reserve price is met.

[Steve Hubbell]

SIDE NOTE:
I thought the Buy-it-now option ended when the first bid was placed? Anyone know the rules on this?

The BIN disappears if and when the reserve price is met.

For some silly reason, I thought the starting bid was the amount the reserve was set for. Can't understand why they would start bidding at $300.00 but have a reserve set somewhat higher. Ah, the mysteries of Ebay, confuses simple minds like mine... Probably why I don't sell things on Ebay...

[Steve Hubbell]

Another auction of Space Usagi original art on Ebay...
#8. SPACE USAGI Original inked page by STAN SAKAI
Ends Sep-04-05 13:20:54 PDT
current bid: $25.00
Shipping is $20.00 through FedEx plus $4.00 insurance, required...

Space Usagi
Original inked page done for Space Usagi Comics featuring Dr. Starbright and Usagi. Art by Stan Sakai.
Overall Page Size 11 x 17 Inches.

I thought Stan kept all the original art from the stories?

[Stan Sakai]

I thought Stan kept all the original art from the stories?

I keep all my published story pages. I have sold unpublished pages. This particular one was a piece of presentation art for the Space Usagi TV series. We changed the name to Dr. Starbright because we thought it was easier to pronounce than Dr Takenoko. I remember selling this piece.

I am, though, at a loss as to how Frazettaish got all the SU art he did. I don't think I sold any of that stuff, but Mirage believes all that art was returned. But, it was so long ago and we we produced a LOT of presentation art. I guess I could have sold them, or even given them away.