Description
This memorable scene was selected by legendary animator Ollie Johnston, who is being honored with this beautiful sculpture of one of his favorite film moments. 2002 WDCS Animators Choice release. Was available 01/01/02 to 03/31/03 with Society Redemption Certificate. This sculpture is the final in the series and has been a Society favorite since the Walt Disney Collectors Society introduced the series in 1992. Flower Stems: Solid brass.
Sculptor
Dusty Horner
Dusty became a freelance sculptor in 1999, and eventually being hired as a sculptor for WDCC. His first sculpting assignment for WDCC was of Mickey and Minnie, but he was quickly assigned larger with unbelievable pieces like Monstro from Pinocchio.
Each Walt Disney Classics Collection sculpture bears a backstamp with Walt Disney's signature and production year mark. The marks symbolize major milestones in Disney history. A production mark represents the calender year during which the particular piece is made. Individual sculptures of an open edition piece may carry different marks when production continues over the years.