Original Walt Disney Signed Donald Duck Drawing.

DISNEY, Walt.

Item Number: 123554

Rare original drawing of classic Disney character Donald Duck. Graphite and watercolor on paper. Presentation copy, inscribed by Walt Disney, “To Bernard Hoddell Best Wishes Walt Disney.” In near fine condition. Matted and framed. The entire piece measures 19 inches by 13 inches.

Founded as the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in 1923 and incorporated as Walt Disney Productions in 1929, Walt Disney Animation Studios has produced 57 feature films. For much of its existence, the studio was recognized as the premier American animation studio; it developed many of the techniques, concepts and principles that became standard practices of traditional animation. Donald Duck's first appearance was in 1934 in The Wise Little Hen, and throughout the next several decades he appeared in over 150 theatrical films (more than any other Disney character), several of which were recognized at the Academy Awards. Along with his friend Mickey Mouse, Donald was included in TV Guide's list of the 50 greatest cartoon characters of all time in 2002, and has earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.