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Christopher Paolini (b. 1983). Original Drawing Signed by Paolini of "Saphira," the Main Character's Dragon in E... (Total: 2 Items)
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Excellent Original Artwork and a Rare First Edition by Christopher Paolini
Christopher Paolini (b. 1983). Original Drawing
Signed by Paolini of "Saphira," the Main Character's Dragon in
Eragon. This fabulous piece is signed and dated
'Christopher Paolini '03' at bottom right. Executed in black
marker on plain paper. Measures approximately 23.75 x 35.75 inches.
Rolled. Slightly toned, with a very small portion of the upper left
corner missing. Very light creasing to the paper, and minor
edgewear. Top edge bumped. A charming, near fine item. Saphira is
the dragon that Eragon raises and rides in his quests as a Dragon
Rider. Original drawings of Saphira, whom Paolini once described as
'the perfect friend' for Eragon, are extremely rare, especially in
this size. It is Saphira's eye which comprises the front cover
illustration of the first edition of the book, taken from another
illustration by the author, but the famous diamond-shaped eye is
present on this drawing, as well. A unique and amazing piece of
original art from one of the new millennium's greatest fantasy
epics. [Together with:] Christopher Paolini.
Eragon. Livingston, Montana: Paolini International,
LLC, 2002. Privately printed first edition, first issue
(preceding the hardcover first edition). Inscribed and signed by
the author on the title-page: "May your swords/stay sharp!/
Christopher Paolini". Octavo. 468 pages plus Acknowledgments
and Order Form leaves. Original illustrated glossy wrappers. Very
minor rubbing to binding, else a bright, very fine copy.Auction Info
2015 April 8 - 9 Rare Books Signature Auction - New York #6117 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
April, 2015
8th-9th
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