RUDY WENDELIN ORIGINAL ART HEAD SKETCH OF SMOKEY BEAR.
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Winning Bid:
$45.72
(Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Tuesday, January 16, 2024 9:00:00 PM)
Auction:
1031 - Session II Comics-Art
Item Description
5x8" heavy blue paper has pencil and ink head image of Smokey Bear and signed by Rudy Wendelin (1910-2000) was a United States Forest Service employee and the best-known artist behind Smokey Bear. Beginning in 1944, Wendelin became the full-time artist for the Smokey Bear campaign. He was considered Smokey Bear's "caretaker" until his retirement in 1973. Inscribed "To My Forest Fire Preventing Friend!". At bottom a simulated Smokey autograph and signed by in blue pen by artist. Lt. aging/wear. Exc.
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