Among the many fantasy artists of our day, Frank Frazetta's Fantasy artworks are among the most well-known. Frank Frazetta, who was born on February 9th, spent his childhood in Brooklyn. His parents recognised his artistic aptitude as a child and opted to put him in the Brooklyn Academy of Fine Arts to further his passion for art. He would study fine arts at this Academy for eight years under the direction of Falanga, a well-known artist in his own right. You can imagine the discipline and drive Frank would have had to further his career at the time. Frank Frazetta painting is famous worldwide.

What amazing opportunity for a young man to have someone willing to pay for him to pursue his profession, it's no wonder he is the artist he is today. Falanga was blown away by Frezetta's inherent talent and was willing to pay for him to continue his studies overseas. Unfortunately, his mentor died unexpectedly in 1944, breaking the young artist's heart, and due of the country's economic status at the time, Frank was compelled to find work to support his family. Frazetta auction was held by Heritage auctions.

Frank began his career drawing westerns, fantasy, and other mediums for comic books in his early years. Then, in the 1950s, he got a position at EC Comics, where he drew super hero illustrations like the "Shinning Knight," which was a popular super hero character at the time. Frank worked for a variety of companies and firms during this time, but struggled to develop his own style due to the moral standards of the time. However, with the help of a man named Al Williamson, Frank blossomed into his own style of fantasy art, and is now regarded as one of the greats in his field.

One he submitted to Doubleday, whose hardcover version of the 1912 novella – featuring the debuts of Confederate soldier John Carter and Martian princess Dejah Thoris – has become one of publishing's most iconic and important covers. And the other Frazetta created a name for himself almost quickly after winning the job. He was quite proud of the piece, but he knew it wouldn't be returned. He reasoned that it was better to have another child than to lose this one.

The painting Princess of Mars, all of which featured John Carter with a sword over his head and Dejah Thoris beside him, were nearly identical in almost every manner. At first view, second glance, and even third gaze, they appear to be the same. However, there are certain changes that are both minor and significant: "Dejah's attitude is more erect in the version Frazetta preserved for himself, indicating her prowess and confidence and depicting a stronger woman," says Nadia Mannarino, Heritage Auctions' Senior Consignment Director for Comics Comic Art in New York City.

"And the breast plate and jewels in this painting are more extravagant," says Mannarino, who began representing Frazetta in the 1980s with her husband Joe. "And the moons are a lot clearer."Barry Sandoval, Vice President of Heritage Auctions, puts it bluntly. "It's an uncommon occurrence when the second version is even better than the first."The Mannarinos assisted Christie's in selling the Doubleday version decades ago. However, the one he created and preserved for himself - such a unique and exceptional thing to do! – has remained in Frazetta's family for the past five decades. It has never been to market before. Until now, that is.

The Princess of Mars has high expectations for another reason: it's the painting that inspired Tom Jung to create the first Star Wars poster, with Luke Skywalker with a lightsaber, Princess Leia at his knee, and Darth Vader's helmet looming behind them like a sunset. Countless science fiction and fantasy artists have built their careers on The Princess of Mars. Its echoes reverberate five decades later like a gunshot.

Frazetta rarely returned to his own work, and when he did, he would aggressively and drastically change it in order to avoid repeating himself.