#144 COLOR MODEL DRAWINGS(2) of MICKEY, PLUTO AND GRIZZLY BEAR from THE POINTER
#144 COLOR MODEL DRAWINGS(2) of MICKEY, PLUTO AND GRIZZLY BEAR from THE POINTER
$500-900
The fun’s over and it’s time to scram, and scram they do, kicking up a flurry of speed effects. .” Rare and wonderful, this premium pair of color model drawings is exceptional in every way. In order to be ready for his feature role in Fantasia, Mickey was redesigned by Fred Moore, whose ability to create warm, appealing characters has never been surpassed, and given the appearance that has been his trademark ever since. The new Mickey made his debut in “The Pointer," and the Studio went all out making the short a showcase for their star. You can see it in every line. The bear, dripping with anticipation, is 5-7/8” and Mickey and Pluto, only anticipating getting away, are 9-7/8 x 3-7/8”. They are rendered in black and colored pencil on 12-field sheets, with Color Model, production, and “Model Drawing return to Joan Orbison” stamps. The penciled word “Standard” refers to the normal daylight colors for each character. Disney, 1939.