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Rare The Maltese Falcon Prototype resin statue inspired by the legendary falcon from the classic film The Maltese Falcon. This piece features a plaque marked “The Maltese Falcon Prototype” along with Warner Bros. The statue is made of solid resin, giving it substantial weight and excellent detail throughout the sculpt. The falcon stands approximately 12 inches (30 cm) tall on a 6 x 6 inch (15 x 15 cm) display base. The black finish and detailed feather work make it an impressive display piece. Based on the markings, this appears to be a prototype or presentation piece rather than a standard retail production item. “The Maltese Falcon Prototype” plaque. 6″ x 6″ base. Condition is very good with minor signs of age and storage. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. A rare collectible for fans of classic Hollywood films, Warner Bros. Memorabilia, movie props, and prototype collectibles.

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Starting at Schlesinger Studios in the days of Termite Terrace. Writer Mike Maltese worked for a variety of directors such as Tex Avery and Friz Freleng before settling into Chuck Jones animation unit in 1948. Over the following decade the team of Maltese and Jones produced some of the greatest classic cartoons to come out of Warner Brothers studio. This sketch by Mike Maltese was given to animator Willie Ito as concept. And reference for lobby cards and publicity art. (see the last photo for a pic of final lobby card not included). Willie Ito also worked in the Jones unit and was given the opportunity to illustrate publicity art for the theatrical shorts it produced. Rendered in graphite on 12 field 2-peghole 12 ” x 9.5″ paper. An incredible original one-of-a-kind Mike Maltese art from a cartoon he wrote in collaboration with Chuck Jones. From the Willie Ito Collection. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY Satisfaction is Guaranteed! CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS TO FIND MORE ANIMATION TREASURES.

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