PAUL, Frank R. (1884-1963). Original artwork for an unpublished project. n.d.

Original watercolor and ink on illustration board (discoloration to edges not affecting image). Visible area 13 3/4 x 18 in. Overall 15 x 20 1/4 in. Provenance: Forrest J. Ackerman (1916-2008), American science fiction editor and publisher; acquired by the present owner directly from Ackerman.

The artwork of Frank R. Paul defined the Golden Age of Science Fiction in ways that few others did, his dreamlike imagery appearing on the very first issue of Amazing Stories and inspiring some of the great titans of the genre, among them Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, John W. Campbell, Jr., and countless others. Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity dated 8 March 2004 and SIGNED BY FORREST J. ACKERMAN.