This sculpture is from a numbered edition of just 50 produced in 1968 and originally sold for $350 each. By Ernest Trova (1927-2009), noted sculptor as well as collector of Disneyana. Trova is best known for his "Falling Man" series of abstract figural sculpture. This piece has a 4" dia. and height of 3.5". Silver plated w/embossed text and enameled metal Mickey Mouse figural appliqués. Has four segments w/repeated text around rims reading "Mickey Mouse - Empire Builder - 1928-1968." On the eight sides are a total of 12 Mickey appliqués, each 1" tall, all depicting him in same running pose. On two of the segments is just the die-cut image of Mickey rather than an appliqué. This combination of cut-out silhouettes and actual appliqué images makes for a striking design. At bottom of one segment is stamped-in edition number "18/50." One edge has .25" flake of silver plating off, but sculpture is o/w Exc. Our last example of this sculpture sold for $1,150.