Heritage Auctions Modern & Contemporary Art Auction May 31, 2014

Heritage Auctions Modern & Contemporary Art Auction May 31, 2014

Ten iconic original pieces by legendary illustrator Mort Künstler are to be auctioned off on May 31 as part of the Heritage Auctions Modern & Contemporary Art Auction. These dramatic and inventive pieces were featured on the covers and in story illustrations for popular magazines such as Stag and Male in the 1960's and 70's, when Mr. Künstler earned the title "King of Men's Adventure". Künstler Enterprises is extremely excited that collectors will be presented the rare opportunity to acquire one of these iconic pieces. Each image has a link which contains more information about the auction and the artwork.



Dillinger Bank Robbery
Stag magazine story illustration
MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)
July 1965
Gouache on board
18 x 27 inches
Signed lower right: MKünstler
Lot #72355
http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72355



Breaking Out
Stag or Male magazine story illustration
MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)
Circa 1970
Gouache on board
17 x 24 1/2 inches
Signed lower left, and right
(as Emmett Kaye)
Lot #72356
http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72356

Tojo's Monster Sub
Male magazine story illustration
MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)
Circa 1965
Gouache on board
16 1/2 x 25 1/2 inches
Signed lower left: MKünstler
Lot #72357
http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72357



To the Rescue
Male or Stag magazine cover

MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)
Gouache on board
21 x 16 inches
Signed lower right: MKünstler
Lot #72358 

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72358

The Four Who Escaped the Dynamite Kite
MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)
Circa 1965
Gouache on board
17 x 25 1/2 inches
Signed lower right: MKünstler
Lot #72359
http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72359

The Impossible Escape
Stag magazine story illustration

MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)August 1972
Gouache on board
16 1/2 x 24 1/2 inches
Signed lower left, and right
(as Emmett Kaye)

Lot #72360
http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72360

The Welcoming Committee
Male or Stag magazine cover
MORT KÜNSTLER

(American, b. 1931)
Circa 1965
Gouache on board
20 1/2 x 15 inches
Signed lower right: MKünstler
Lot #72361

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72361

G.I. Tiger-Bandit of Saipan
Male magazine story illustration
MORT KÜNSTLER

(American, b. 1931)
February 1965
Gouache on board
17 x 25 1/2 inches
Signed lower left: MKünstler
Lot #72363

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72363

Attacking the Stockrade
Male or Stag magazine story illustration
MORT KÜNSTLER
(American, b. 1931)
Attacking the Stockrade
Male or Stag magazine story illustration
Circa 1968
Gouache on board
17 x 26 inches
Signed lower left: MKünstler
Lot #72364

http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72364

Shootout with Russians in Barn
Stag or Male magazine story illustration
MORT KÜNSTLER

(American, b. 1931)
Circa 1970
Gouache on board
15 5/8 x 15 1/2 inches
Signed lower left: MKünstler
Lot #72365
http://fineart.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=5172&lotNo=72365