Megan Huang – Commission Slot (Raremarq Summer Event)

Welcome to the Raremarq Summer Commission Event!

This is your incredibly rare opportunity to secure a completely custom, museum-grade original artwork by the legendary master of fine art and comic illustration, Riccardo Federici.

As part of this special event, we are running a Progressive Unlock Auction. This means the starting bid is an absolute steal, and the complexity, medium, and value of the artwork automatically upgrade as higher bidding thresholds are crossed! Whichever tier is unlocked when the final whistle blows is the exact masterpiece you take home.

🌟 How This Progressive Auction Works

To maximize the level of detail and craft, every single level of this auction will be executed on premium A4 size paper (8.3 x 11.7 inches), until the final, most complex tier drops—which explodes into a massive, gallery-ready A2 size (16.5 x 23.4 inches) detailed oil painting! Here is exactly what you unlock at each bidding milestone:

• Tier 1 (Unlocks at $450 Starting Bid): A4 Pencil Illustration – Head o Start the bidding at an exclusive discount! You get a tightly rendered, anatomically flawless pencil portrait of the character of your choice on A4 paper.

• Tier 2 (Unlocks at $900): A4 Pencil Illustration – Half Body o The artwork expands! Bids at this level upgrade your piece to a stunning half-body pencil composition on A4 paper.

• Tier 3 (Unlocks at $1,200): A4 Pencil Illustration – Full Figure o The complete view. Hitting this milestone upgrades your commission to a full-figure, high-detail pencil illustration on A4 paper.

• Tier 4 (Unlocks at $1,500): A4 Full-Figure Ink OR Color Sketch Illustration o A major medium upgrade! At this tier, you get your choice between a bold, high-contrast full-figure Inked piece or a vibrant, textured Color Sketch on A4 paper.

• Tier 5 (Unlocks at $1,800): A4 Detailed Oil Painting – Half Body o Enter the realm of fine art. This tier unlocks Riccardo’s signature, breathtaking medium: a fully realized, detailed oil painting of a half-body character on A4 paper.

• Tier 6 (Unlocks at $3,500+): The Ultimate Grand Prize – A3 Detailed Oil Painting (Full Figure) o The Perfect Stepping Stone! Hitting this milestone breaks out of the A4 layout and upgrades your piece to a larger A3 paper size (11.69 x 16.54 inches) for a gorgeous, full-figure detailed oil painting.

• Tier 7 (Unlocks at $5,000+): The Ultimate Grand Prize – A2 Detailed Oil Painting (Full Figure) o The Ultimate Masterpiece! If the bidding scales to the top tier, your project makes a massive leap in physical scale to a giant A2 paper size (16.5 x 23.4 inches) for a fully rendered, full-figure detailed oil painting.

🎨 About the Artist: Riccardo Federici

Born in Rome, Riccardo Federici is a globally acclaimed powerhouse whose work seamlessly bridges classical European fine art and modern comic book illustration. Thanks to formal training in architecture and physiology, his understanding of human anatomy, dynamic lighting, and hyper-realistic textures is virtually unmatched in the industry.

He holds the incredible distinction of being the first comic book artist ever to have his original works exhibited at the prestigious Biennale of Rome alongside world-renowned contemporary painters. Collectors know him best for his jaw-dropping, hand-painted variant covers and interior art for industry giants like DC Comics (Action Comics, Detective Comics #1000), Marvel Comics, Dark Horse, Blizzard Entertainment, and Wizards of the Coast.

📝 Commission Rules & Guidelines

• Character Choices: The winning bidder can request a character of their choice (subject to artist approval; pop culture, major comic heroes/villains, or well-documented original characters are all welcome).

• References: You must provide clear visual references and a brief conceptual direction as soon as the auction concludes so the team can fast-track the prep work.

• Post-Auction Upgrades: Standard signature add-ons, CGC grading options, can be requested.