SPARKY MOORE
UNIQUELY PAINTED 
WINNIE the POOH 
KIDS CABINET
with
8 SURFACES
7 SIGNATURES 

a fantasy that comes true in vivid acrylic colors
every waking moment in the bedroom of
your Little Prince or Princess

Winnie the Pooh and pals from Hundred Acre Wood,
including Eeyore the Donkey, Piglet the Pig
and Tigger the Tiger plus friend and protector
Christopher Robin......

each painted individually and collectively on the 6
  panels (4 front & 2 side) and 2 drawers of this kids
bedroom/playroom cabinet made of pine and other
generic woods that includes a 3 shelf storage area
guarded by 2 cupboard doors, 2 lower drawers,
brass-tone hinges, and six wood pulls    

with the original Winnie the Pooh-theme artwork are
no less than seven signatures-- each personally signed
by the sole artist, Sparky Moore, Disney's designated
Winnie the Pooh illustrator for books, comics andfilm ever since
Winnie and buds went to animation in the 1960's 

(for more on artist, please see
Notes on Sparky Moore below) 

 signatures on cabinet
Sparky Moore in felt pen to each of the 4 
door panels on verso 

Sparky Moore painted by hand to bottom
of each of the 2 side panels  

Sparky Moore painted by hand to drawers
at bottom right of bottom drawer 

multiple signatures to indicate the
artist's awareness, if not intention, that
if the cabinet were dismantled, the integrity
of artwork would still be preserved 


measurements
61" tall  x  36 1/2"wide  x 21" deep

condition
cabinet is in good condition, while the artwork
and signatures are generally in  excellent condition,
noting almost no rubs, scrapes, dents or scratches,
though with edgewear to base's edges evident, likely
from sliding across a flooring--none of it injurious
to art or signatures;  also cabinet doors have been
extended "open" a little too far, affecting the
capbability of the hinges to keep doors closed 



notes on Richard "Sparky" Moore
Richard "Sparky" Moore was born in Philadelphia in 1925.
After serving in the navy in WW II, he studied art at the
University of New Mexico. He began his career as a commercial
artist in 1953 illustrating such well-known characters as 'Tarzan',
'Little Beaver', 'Rin Tin Tin', 'The Phantom', 'The Three Stooges',
'Range Rider', 'Korak' and 'Mighty Mightor'.  Starting in the 1970's,
Sparky worked for Disney, drawing characters such as Winnie the Pooh
and the Disney Classics comic strip, Disney's 'Zorro', 'Big Bad Wolf',
the 'Scamp' daily newspaper strip,  'Roger Rabbit', the comics
adaptation of 'The Lion King'. 

Always a great storyteller, Sparks lets his illustrations "tell the tale".  
The simplicity of his subjects is balanced by the intricate features
 in his work.  His illustrations are infused with detail and humor.
Although pen and ink is his favorite medium, Sparky also dabbles in
watercolor, acrylic and oil. He recently began painting ceramic tiles in
western themes, one being a 7 foot long, 20 tile "cattle drive.  Sparky's
talents also include carving and painting rocking horses and other
pieces of furniture. Sparky lives on a ranch in Templeton, California.   

books by Sparky Moore
Disney's Winnie the Pooh's Christmas Tree (Winnie the Pooh)
  What If Cruella De Vil Was Your Lunch Lady? (101 Dalmatians Live Action)
Disney's the Lion King (Disney Junior Graphic Novels)
Pooh Christmas Days (Hardcover)

shipping
please email seller for shipping quotes - the online
freight estimating function is sketchy at best--
please know cabinet MUST be crated

terms of sale
- seller may cancel any bid and/or
end auction at any time
- winning bidder can collect cabinet in Santa Monica,
CA, 90403, or pays crating and freight charges
- payment by Pay Pal or Pro Pay within
within 3 days of final invoice
- item is sold as is and sales are final, noting.... 
- authenticity and condition are guaranteed

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