RUDY WENDELIN ORIGINAL ART FULL BODY PROFILE SKETCH OF SMOKEY BEAR.
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Winning Bid:
$43.83
(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
4x8.5" white paper sheet has pencil and ink full image of Smokey Bear in profile 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. Smokey is leaning on shovel. At top "Prevent Forest Fires". At bottom a simulated Smokey autograph and signed by artist and noted Ret. 1973. Lt. aging/wear. Exc.
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