Kent Melton Mgm Tex Avery Red Hot 9" Height Signed & #ed Le Animation Statue For Sale

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Droopy, the Wolf, and Red are the most memorable characters from the animated cartoons directed by Fred "Tex" Avery for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer from 1943 to 1955. Many of these cartoons were made for adults first and children as an afterthought. "Tex" Avery was the undisputed master of the genre, and in 1943's Red Hot Riding Hood he introduced audiences to Red, the sexy and curvaceous star of The Sunset Strip nightclub. Her rendition of Hey, Daddy created a sensation, and she proved so popular that she returned to the screen in five more films. Animated by Preston Blair, her singing and dancing drove audiences (primarily lustful wolves and Droopy) to distraction, eliciting from them a plethora of unforgettable sight gags.

Artist Kent Melton, the leading sculptor of animated characters for the past 25 years, has portrayed Red's flirtatious essence in three dimensions as she appeared in her debut performance. A limited edition of 750 cold-cast porcelain sculptures was produced from Melton's original work: each is numbered on the underside and packed in a decorative box. Melton's signature is incised in the base, and he signed each statue on the underside of the base. Included is the certificate of authenticity signed by Kent Melton.

New, MINT condition in box that may show slight wear to the exterior.

Purchaser will be charged $16.00 for freight and insurance for delivery via Priority Mail within USA; $42.00 for Priority Mail International (insured) for shipment outside of USA; $32.00 Priority Mail International (insured) to Canada. California residents are subject to sales tax. Thank you. Buyer pays the amount noted in the description for freight and insurance for delivery within the USA or to another country. Shipment to an address outside the USA will be via Priority Mail International (insurance and tracking included). All shipments are sent via the U.S. Postal Service. When possible, multiple items purchased by the same buyer will be shipped together and the overall cost reduced accordingly. Payment is due within 10 days of the end of the sale. Payment may be made by Paypal, VISA or MasterCard. For payment by VISA or MC please provide the account number, expiration date and three-digit security code via e-mail, telephone call, or fax. Please include the item number plus your FULL NAME, shipping address and daytime telephone number when you contact me. Thank you. Insurance is included in the cost for shipment quoted in the description.

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