Lot 5096: Carl Barks - Donald Duck "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" Bronze Sculpture 146/200 (Wa

Carl Barks - Donald Duck "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" Bronze Sculpture 146/200 (Walt Disney, 1995). Paul Vought produced this sculpted figure in 1995, based on Carl Barks' 1948 Donald Duck Four Color #199 tale, "The Sheriff of Bullet Valley". Carl Barks was the genius behind the creation of "Scrooge McDuck," the world's richest duck, and was known as the "good duck artist" who drew the comic book adventures of Donald Duck, his nephews, and Uncle Scrooge in the 1940s-1960s. The sculpture was cast at Parks Bronze Foundry in Wallowa County, Oregon; a sculpture from this edition has been exhibited at the Gene Autry Western Museum in Los Angeles. The edition was limited to 200, this is number 146. Carl Barks was present at the 1995 Disneyana Convention, where he signed this piece. The work stands 14" tall, and is in Excellent condition. The original retail price of this work was $1,800, and pieces have been known to sell for twice that amount on the secondary market. Best be quick on the draw on your bids for this wonderful tribute to Carl Barks and Sheriff Donald Duck.