Description: Mike Maltese Writer/Artist (1908 -- 1981) Original Publicity Layout Drawing Hip, Hip, Hurry Warner Bros. 1958 Starting at Schlesinger Studios in the days of Termite Terrace, writer Mike Maltese worked for a variety of directors such as Tex Avery and Friz Freleng before settling into Chuck Jones animation unit in 1948. Over the following decade the team of Maltese and Jones produced some of the greatest classic cartoons to come out of Warner Brothers studio. This sketch by Mike Maltese was given to animator Willie Ito as concept and reference for lobby cards and publicity art. (see the last photo for a pic of final lobby card) Willie Ito also worked in the Jones unit and was given the opportunity to illustrate publicity art for the theatrical shorts it produced. Rendered in graphite on 12 field 2-peghole 12 " x 9.5" paper. An incredible original one-of-a-kind Mike Maltese art from a cartoon he wrote in collaboration with Chuck Jones. All drawings show light handling and condition is Very Good. From the Willie Ito Collection. With over 30 years of experience in the animation and fine art world, you can purchase with confidence knowing each work of art includes our CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Satisfaction is Guaranteed! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS TO FIND MORE ANIMATION TREASURES
Price: 499 USD
Location: Oceanside, California
End Time: 2024-12-12T17:19:38.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Animation Studio: Warner Bros
Character: Wile E. Coyote
Tradition: Western Animation
Title: Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies
Item Length: 12 in
Franchise: Looney Tunes
Modified Item: No
Brand: Warner Bros.
Type: Drawing, Sketch, Layout Drawing, Production Art, Production Drawing, Storyboard
Year of Production: 1958
Era: 1950s
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 10 in
Theme: Animation
Features: Certificate of Authenticity Included
Country/Region of Manufacture: Unknown
