**RARE** Sam Olympic Eagle Original Drawing BOB MOORE Signed (Walt Disney 1984)

Description: **VERY RARE** Sam the Olympic Eagle was the mascot of the 1984 Summer Olympics which were held in Los Angeles. He is a bald eagle patterned after Uncle Sam, designed by legendary Walt Disney artist, Bob Moore (1920 - 2001). Offered is an ORIGINAL DRAWING of Sam by Bob Moore. The size of the original drawing is 16" x 13", with the 7.75" x 6" full-figurer character featuring a Steeplechase Sport pose is rendered in marker on board and HAND SIGNED by Bob Moore below his drawing. This one-of-a-kind drawing was obtained at a fundraising event on 1/21/84, seven months before the Opening Ceremonies. This is a remarkable piece of Olympic mascot history by one of Disney's legendary artists. This ~40 year old rendering exhibits some surface wear/toning and also minor paper curling on verso. Condition is EX overall. See photos to assess condition. Displays well. GREAT FIND! Among the highlights of Bob Moore’s prolific career was designing the commemorative Walt Disney United States postage stamp in 1968, as well as the official mascot for the 1984 Summer Olympics. It should be noted that Bob Moore was one of the few artists at Disney authorized to sign Mr. Walt Disney's autograph, signing thousands of photographs with Walt’s famous signature. * * *I listed with a "Best Offer" option. If you have a reasonable amount in mind, please send an offer. Worst thing that could happen is for me to decline the offer. If I counter the offer, it means we are not far apart, so let's work together to close the gap and make a deal.Please let me know if you have any questions or would like to see more pictures BEFORE you bid and buy. ITEM WILL BE CAREFULLY PACKAGED AND PROTECTED FOR SHIPPING. I SHIP VERY FAST.Please add me to your favorite sellers. I'm always listing new items for sale.Thanks & HAPPY SHOPPING!

Price: 1249 USD

Location: Las Vegas, Nevada

End Time: 2024-08-06T21:06:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.9 USD