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Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + coloring-postcard-high

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + coloring-postcard-high

The fantasy of the artist does not stop at the images of the published albums. I often make up many more scenes or separate images than there in an album.So I draw like parallel plates: drawings that are related to what is happening in the series. This is one of them.We wanted to spend a set of postcards with Frankacoves. But at that time there were only 7 covers and the printer was specialized in sets of 10. So I signed there are three fictional covers. At a second set of post cards I drew so also three fictional covers. This Is the ' not found ' Franka 43 HIGH game; Franka must flee her New York hotel room as an armed villain enters there.My hand colored example for the coloring is part of this set.Drawing: ink on drawing board, 35 cm at 29.3 cm, signed, coloring watercolor on copy, AThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk - Original drawing - Franka

Kuijpers, Henk - Original drawing - Franka

Original drawing, signed.Size: 29.5 x 23.5 cm (paper), size drawing itself 23.5 x 19 cm.Beautiful drawing! Has always been framed and has been from my father.Used technique: pencil and black marker, no colours.On thick white drawing paper.See photos for a personal impression.Shipping: registered and careful. Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + sketch-MEGA )

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + sketch-MEGA )

To the MEGA Edition of I to present to the public a published eight pages thick folder. In it were all specifications of the book explained: what was this for book, how to order, what does what? Also, all plates which not simply in a regular version of the teeth of the Dragon and the demise of the Thunder Dragon were to be found or drawings made specifically for this Mega Edition were signed, printed. Everyone could see what was offered.For that directory were of course a few originals. For example these two Barsjes, to all the "fine print" of ordering and so on still readable. (illustrate, literally make requisition, airy, among others, is my box, the other meaning is, explain so, by lux, light)Drawings: two time Bars, ink on drawing board, 27 at 17 cm, both signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + Original 1/2 plate +

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + Original 1/2 plate +

I have a course in for the LOI strip signs written and there also a number of times, say a given lesson in master class. And I signed a directory which of course had to be a comic. From which folder the original drawing of the lock of the strip. Making a strip is shown as producing a film (that I actually feel, at least for my comic, I'm also so: always hats changing script writer, Director, set designer, prop supplier, clothing designer, and so on and eventually I determine the acting). So in this comic is Franka a actress who put up the set on and walk for the real action of course replaced by her stand-in.Nice detailed pictures. beautiful black.Drawing: about one and a half Strip strip, drawing ink on cardboard, paper size 60 x 40 cm. Folder: double sided printed with spot color blue, double AThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original sketch + pencil drawing + Baberiba

Kuijpers, Henk-original sketch + pencil drawing + Baberiba

In the beginning of the 70 's the strip appeared for the trees to grow in heaven. But still saw professionals that the aging of the baby boom would inevitably lead to a demand for other strip shapes.Aimed at older readers. Everywhere was excited wanted to that Next Version of the strip. The later problems of many tv, even more video and unlimited games and picture-on-demand were still far enough away. Here from an attempt:Episode 1, actually a trial edition, of the legendary BABARIBA. Monthly theme page (here hunters) with glossy tendencies (although strictly speaking the paper just isn't good enough. Originally a ingestanste folder with real bullet holes, but unfortunately that was too expensive.) I was just adopted in and was allowed to join! -Good thing too because a second number is never materialized. I chose talent show.Sheet: BABARIBA , Oberon, Haarlem, signed. Contains TALENT SHOW: a pre-Franka story in Dupuis-style!Two drawings in pencil on drawing board, revised version of pag 2 showing the difference between T-Ford and A-Ford the course of a year. Plus A4 sketch on a drawing canvas. both Signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk - Original pencil drawing - Franka - Study

Kuijpers, Henk - Original pencil drawing - Franka - Study

Original pencil drawing by Henk Kuijpers for the deluxe edition of Chroom, Franka with a spare tire. Unused pencil drawing. Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-first strip-(plate

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-first strip-(plate

In Kidnapping drives Franka EFA's Ferrari from Amsterdam to EFA's dream home at the Lakes ' Vinkeveense Plassen '. That ride, of course, we have also made. In a Volvo, though. On the second strip of page 23A (album) drives the Ferrari Nes aan de Amstel within and then along the Waverse bridge. Almost the same scene as that in the album is chosen. Why I do I know not exactly but often go I almost signed scenes one time by the mill. In this case, I believe because the strip of this item at the bottom half of the page it says (actually so 24B) that I have moved up to the Strip at the bottom more place for the plot.On 24B in the album is now also still room for a good dialogue between Franka and Eva.There is room to visually interesting. If that dialoogin one Strip would be pressed were the small talking cups under enormous balloons becomeComic Strip: pencil on drawing board, 46 at 30 cm. signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-Bars-"Central Station" +

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-Bars-"Central Station" +

With every print of a collectors Edition hear a joke that is printed on the folder. Here a Bars provided by the control gates sneaks, at the plate Rotterdam C.S.Drawing: ink on drawing board, 24 by 16 cm, signed, print: 29.7 cm by 21 cm Rotterdam C.S. heavy paper, signed, The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-new year card )

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-new year card )

Another tradition to which I extremely close: I sign every year since a Christmas card. This is that by ; Franka stretch out with hot chocolate after shopping. Marlous and I saw that scene end november in a Groningen café and I spot what sketches made on an order box. Home worked out and there a little harassed snow added. Nice atmosphere rich picture. Classical stable backdrop building, in short, happy !Drawing: ink on drawing board: 42 at 32 cm.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-cover-Original drawing-Franka-Secret

Kuijpers, Henk-cover-Original drawing-Franka-Secret

Since I hard covers is the tradition on the endpapers display Franka in the various costumes she wears in the story. In principle the two fly-leaves each divided into eight illustrations. Here the for-front cover of SECRET . The drawings follow the chronology of the story. So top left banjert Franka confident Rotterdam within, bottom right is they Jet fell in love with in the paint. And then six more images! I have fun in.This seem to me to be particularly beautiful objects for collectors: so many Franka on one big plate!Drawing: eight illustrations drawing board, 60 by 50 cm front cover SECRET signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-Vignette "White Goddess" for

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-Vignette "White Goddess" for

Vignette created as a title headline above an article on the Franka-site www.franka.nl. This is the black lintart, on the site was the image fullcolor.A cheerful unsuspecting Franka rides on Jamaica along with the woman who intends to kill her. Cheerful tropical decor so, at this stage of the murder plan.Original drawing: ink on drawing board at cm. Hand lettered drawing.SignedThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing Bars + image + proof MEGA

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing Bars + image + proof MEGA

Nice original in color, (Yes, a white dog!) of Bars. Used on the title page of the Colophon booklet of the first MEGA Edition ().a print of the drawing like the one in that booklet is included and a sheet of test pressure of 8 of the 16 full color drawings from that booklet.The set comprises a total so 10 Fran's!Original: ink and watercolor on cardboard sign: 19 by 14 cm, signedSheet from the Colophon booklet: pp. 1-24, with 2-23 on pag. 1 the print of the original. Folded A4 format, printed on both sides, signedTest pressure: first test pressure, still without text, still with crop marks, 47 at 68 cm. signedThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original cover drawing + album-Franka-the

Kuijpers, Henk-original cover drawing + album-Franka-the

I implemented a langgekoesterd plan in : the need to old paint to colour digitally colored albums again I grabbed to extending them with plates that at the time, must give way to the lack of space that was inexorably enforced by the Sacred maximum of 46 plates.I was now my own Publisher and could make them just as long as I wanted. For this completely revised books, I also wanted to draw new plates.Here so the new cover of the eyes of the helmsman.Graphic a literal triangle of Franka, Rix and Wings.Franka has the title Designer (the head of the bow of the Gold ship) in hand, they indicate that the waterfalls near the gold mine.Drawing: ink on drawing board 45 cm by 35 cm. SignedBook: the eyes of the helmsman, revised edition, . Signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-front cover of ' secret

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-front cover of ' secret

Since I hard covers is the tradition on the endpapers display Franka in the various costumes she wears in the story. In principle the two fly-leaves each divided into eight illustrations. Here the first sketch for the for-front cover of SECRET . This item is therefore advance to item 11, this front cover in inkThe paper is already in eights divided but I keep me here working on the final two, bottom right: Franka dances in the disco and Franka poses in Salvos workshop.This is the rough sketch, just expressive and untroubled, the dance drawing is too big. The posing Franka I want challenging, full under the paint.Drawing: two illustrations pencil drawing board, 60 by 50 cm front cover SECRET signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-cover for original drawing of ' secret

Kuijpers, Henk-cover for original drawing of ' secret

Since I hard covers is the tradition on the endpapers display Franka in the various costumes she wears in the story. In principle the two fly-leaves each divided into eight illustrations. Here the for-front cover of SECRET . This item 13 is the second sketch stage and thus the successor of item 12 and the predecessor of item 11. a anderedanshouding for Franka and an elaboration of the pose, pose together tighter in the bottom right quarter.Beautiful sketches, all I'll be on the final drawing the reclining Franka still tilt. But that doesn't make these drawings be unique.Drawing: two illustrations drawing board, 60 by 50 cm front cover SECRET signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-2 bottom strips (plate

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-2 bottom strips (plate

A nice extension of own risk: to air the story pace: first relaxed consultation between Franka and Rix and then testing the material. Franka see on the closing image the next operation all are. That must be because they have a few scenes later is going to be completely dejected by the failure of their plan. In the first version went all too hasty. Much to large blocks of text. And this provides beautiful images on.Very nice slot figurine!drawing; Two comic strips in ink on drawing board: 33 at 35 cm, signed, The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-Original drawing of print "Rotterdam Central

Kuijpers, Henk-Original drawing of print "Rotterdam Central

At every Collectors Edition hears a print. Because SECRET starts in Rotterdam as Franka Ivana at the station begins to follow, lay a sheet of the new Rotterdam station before hand. The foot of the huge gevelkap gives a wonderful diagonal lines. Beautiful Ivana Franka in the foreground, in the background on the way to the tramDrawing: ink on drawing board, 42 x 30 cm, , signedPrint "Rotterdam C.S., full color on heavy paper, 21 by 29.2 cm, signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-Setup for vignette-fierce

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing-Setup for vignette-fierce

On the linen cover of a Collectors Edition and the Deluxe version includes a vignette. I design with fun, often with multiple. Here one for the completely revised (four pages more, new colouring) version of CUT-THROAT COMPETITION from This image, with a fashionable Franka on a stylized balcony against a hurry minimal Parisian skyline was not. I chose Franka in a Gargoyle on the Notre Dame with a more detailed cityscape. I have added the image anyway shortly thereafter the arts as Cup.Drawing: ink on drawing board, 23 by 18 cm, signed, The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + print-Belsiz Bay from the

Kuijpers, Henk-original drawing + print-Belsiz Bay from the

I like to sign major record. from the preference was born the series: a series of large prints that might be in the album series Franka.Here dives Franka in the BelsizBaai. Curious turtles and fish view their visitor. The only thing Franka on hunts is this kind of images, so the underwater camera is with it. That camera plays an important role in a subplot of the Dragons story. He is on the first and last page, albeit not the same because this has Franka just in the paradise discount other suspects include agent 327 purchased.Beautiful atmospheric plate.Drawing: ink on drawing paper, 45 at 34 cm, gesigneeerd, print BELSIZ Bay, Series 40 beaches at 30 cm, signed, The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-DAF coloring book + dedication-sc-()

Kuijpers, Henk-DAF coloring book + dedication-sc-()

A DAF coloring book. Twelve binnenillustraties and a cover, thirteen drawings of Henk Kuijpers. Franka State on two plates.And Franka is, of course, on the very fine successful command drawing on the front inside of the cover.The ink and paint post something to see on that cover is not objectionable, in my opinion, the big addition by this really nice drawing is more than worth it.This is a fine composition, sometimes you have extra luck.Book: DAF (coloring book), editions DAF, 12 pages plus cover.Signed.The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-postcard "Rain jungle" + 2 pencil

Kuijpers, Henk-postcard "Rain jungle" + 2 pencil

Also for the second ansichtkaartenset I signed three fictional covers: on this, Franka No 42, floundering Franka on the bow of a rugged Jeep through the mud of a jungle rain, apparently there is also danger, she has the carbine at hand. All this is watched by an unfathomable smiling image and an equally mysterious looking exotic music. Given the year would the Wings from the parts 14 and 15.Sketches: design Jeep, in pencil on sketch paper A4 and Franka, pencil on sketch paper, A4. Both signed, Map: Franka 42 Rain jungle signed, The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing back-cover "Secret " +

Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing back-cover "Secret " +

The drawing of Franka at the bar was extended for use on the back with a few extrasSo I could use the drawingThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing of "Yard Sale Hit +

Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing of "Yard Sale Hit +

End of April I would go two weeks with my son to America for a road trip down the west coast. It was obvious the print to play in America: the find of a unique comic on such a primal American Yard sale.I thought left in the US to collect documentation and then plate only to draw as I would be back, but that was really tight. So is this sketchbased on previous documentation from the United States. We had a great TAHOE Pick Up rented, so such a All American Chevrolet is in the foreground. In fact, a Ford 250. So I was sitting so very april in the American atmosphere. Post the best possible preparation for a fantastic Trip;This sketch was good at one time, the final drawing is something obviously something tighter and more sophisticated and so on the other hand, a little less spontaneous in the line, but hardly changed. That happened me hardly ever. Particularly beautiful sketch of a fancy plate.YARD SALE HIT drawing: pencil on drawing paper, 42 at 32 cm.Plate: YARD SALE HIT. full color A4, both signed, The winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing alternative cover for Franka

Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing alternative cover for Franka

For my daughter I signed a Barsverhaal as Sinterklaas gift: The Adventures of a little doggy: 44 textless sticks: a kind of Storyboard.Later one more time, for my son, usually on Sunday morning: an improvisation on the theme: "a day at the beach." In , we released those two stories of two booklets, which were each with a matching sculpture of Bars. An additional joke was that the back of the booklet also could be used as a kind of backdrop for the figurine: for example, Franka is located on the beach in the setting for the people running around on the beach Bars.For the first booklet, was that decor "Franka home", eventually it was Fran's Amsterdam House but because I was working locally when the White Goddess, I have also been working on a decor with the House of Fran's parents (because of the junk that Bars in a garden can make).drawing alternative cover Bars at home; Pencil on drawing paper, 48 at 27.5 cm, signed, Set of Barsboek and Barsbeeldje "Home Bars", 30 at 15 cm, numbered and signed, certificate, original packagingSet of Barsboek and Barsbeeldje "beach Bars", 30 at 15 cm numbered and signed, certificate, , original boxThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing + 3 sketches-Franka-Grand

Kuijpers, Henk-pencil drawing + 3 sketches-Franka-Grand

The artbook GRAND ADVENTURE is the successor of TECHNICOLOR WIDE SCREEN. So I wanted to now a shawl there connected again on a double cover so, weather Franka Central on the left half, weather Franka in a high perspective to the reader that a cityscape. It also had to be adventurous and related to the content. So was the Asian smuggling OTHER SUSPECTS INCLUDE AGENT 327 CITY, paradise, for the hand. Via the clearly present search flyer of the OTHER SUSPECTS INCLUDE AGENT 327 POLICE DEPARTMENT runs the storyline of the folder over to the front cover and then to the first group of illustrations.On this very large and very detailed sketch is to see how far I chose the component parts. Franka on terrace, behind it a restaurant, below, getting smaller in the manipulated perspective the running away the old colonial town and behind the busy harbour. Above the old city the Tower of the allesbeheersende police. The belangrijkevideo camera presence. Dragons theme subtly woven. Monomaniacal Ava stubborn to work.Sketch: pencil on drawing board 60 at 50 cm, signed3 sketches: pencil on sketch paper, A4, signedThe winner of this lot will get as a bonus, the for this auction in an edition of 150 unnumbered copies made, special print in color on A4-format (see last photo). Signed by Henk Kuijpers. The original of this print (Gotcha!) is likewise in this auction. See the final lot. Note also the VARIA in EPPO week journal 10 Read More

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