Fall 2024 Militaria & Collectibles Auction
Nov 9, 2024
6499 E. Seneca Turnpike Jamesville, NY 13078, United States
Premier auction featuring a wide array of worldwide militaria from the War of 1812 to the Vietnam War, national flags and banners, Disney and cartoon memorabilia, and more.

LOT 296:

Disney Minnie Mouse Pencil Concept Drawing Animator Len Smith Signed

Sold for: $80
Start price:
$ 50
Estimated price :
$100 - $200
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Auction took place on Nov 9, 2024 at CNY Militaria & Collectibles Auctions
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Disney Minnie Mouse Pencil Concept Drawing Animator Len Smith Signed
Disney Minnie Mouse Pencil Concept Drawing. Drawn and hand signed by cartoon Illustrator Len Smith. A certificate of authenticity does not accompany this piece. The piece measures approximately 11.5 x 8.75 inches (border), and 8.5 x 6 inches (image). Very good overall condition. Len Smith walked into Hanna-Barbera with a cardboard portfolio and started work the same day. After Hanna-Barbera, Len went to Disney where he designed Toontown for Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Smith went on to Disney TV working on the Emmy winning series, Winnie the Pooh. He designed the main characters for Tailspin and Bonkers and many in The Little Mermaid series. Smith then went to Disney Consumer products as assistant art director on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He designed the mascot for the Mighty Ducks hockey team. Smith started a consumer products division at Film Roman studio (The Simpsons, Garfield, Bobbys World). At Film Roman, Smith designed the mascot for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Later on he worked for Mattel Toys as a staff designer in the Infant-Preschool division where he created their entire puzzle line. Smith is a freelance artist.
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