Two original oil paintings by Carl Barks are among the highlights in the Heritage Signature Comic Auction. Prized by collectors around the world, Barks paintings are among the most valued collectibles in the marketplace. The artist’s attention to detail and use of color is phenomenal. Both the paintings listed in the event can be found at Heritage Online, where bidding is currently open. The auction is scheduled to begin closing on February 28, 2008.  

In "The Stone That Turns All Metal Into Gold," you could swear that it is three-dimensional. The blues pop right out at the viewer and the entire painting assumes an other-worldly glow, giving the illusion that you are in the labyrinth of Crete with Scrooge, Donald, and the boys. Based on the Barks’ original story from Uncle Scrooge #10 "The Philosopher’s Stone," the painting is already attracting bidders form around the world.

The second painting listed jumps from the island of Crete to a saloon that could easily be found in the Pacific Northwest. From the earliest days of Uncles Scrooge’s mythology, "The Goose Egg Nugget" is based on the story from Four Color #456 (1953). Painted in 1973, the art serves as a perfect example of Barks’ attention to detail as well as high sense of fun. If you look into the mirror behind the bar, you see everything at a perfect 45 degree angle from where it should be. It’s as if you are standing in the back with the other amazed patrons. Take a look at the dog pouring himself a shot at the bottom of the frame. He is missing his glass!

Go to Heritage’s website to bid on these and many other great items.