Carl Barks' Next-to-Last Duck Painting to be Auctioned by Heritage!

Alaskan/Yukon-Themed Painting from the Malcolm Willits Collection

Dallas, TX: Shield your eyes, Duck fans - the glow from this incredible painting of Uncle Scrooge finding a huge gold nugget is positively blinding!

Depicting the exact moment in 1898 when Scrooge, prospecting for gold in the frozen Yukon, first struck it rich, it's an image every fan of Carl Barks' best-known creation will love. It was inspired by the second Scrooge comic, "Back to the Klondike," from Four Color #456.

The painting measures 11" x 14", is beautifully matted and framed for an overall size of 19" x 22", and is in Excellent condition. Created towards the end of Barks' long career, it shows without a doubt that the Good Duck Artist hadn't lost his touch. In fact, this oil painting, the second-to-last to be done by Barks before his passing in 2000, was created in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Alaskan/Yukon Gold Rush, as well as the Golden Anniversary of the first appearance of Uncle Scrooge, in 1947. There was even talk of turning this image into a postage stamp at one time! This was formerly part of superfan Malcolm Willits' world-class collection of Disney and Barks art and memorabilia, and now, the chance to add it to your collection has finally arrived. Don't let this elusive treasure slip through your fingers; it may be a long time before it comes up again!

Heritage Auction Galleries' upcoming Comics Signature Auction will be held May 3 & 4, 2007 in their Dallas, Texas world headquarters.

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Heritage specializes in rare, high-grade comic books, as well as vintage comic and animation art, illustration art, classic toys, movie posters and comics-related collectibles.

Prospective consignors and sellers of top-end comics material, toys, and original art are invited to call Ed Jaster at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 288 or Lon Allen at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 261 to discuss their rare comics and original illustration and comic art. Or visit www.HA.com/Sell. Or simply email Ed Jaster at EdJ@HA.com or Lon Allen at LonA@HA.com.

Music and Hollywood memorabilia collectors should contact Doug Norwine at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 452 or email DougN@HA.com.

Movie poster consignors please call Grey Smith at 1-800-872-6467, ext. 367 or email GreySm@HA.com.

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