Original Hand-Drawn Sketches: Signed & Dated Pair by Art Clokey (Gumby & Pokey)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source pair of American animation history pieces, stop-motion claymation lore, and mid-century pop culture ephemera: two original felt-tip marker character sketches, hand-drawn, signed, and dated by Gumby creator Art Clokey.
A pioneer in stop-motion clay animation, Art Clokey (1921–2010) created some of the most beloved figures in American television history. Introduced in 1953 with his student film Gumbasia, Clokey brought his signature green clay character Gumby to NBC's Howdy Doody Show in 1956, leading to The Gumby Show and decades of syndicated broadcasts. Alongside Gumby's loyal red horse sidekick Pokey and the moral-teaching series Davey and Goliath, Clokey’s imaginative claymation art style defined childhood entertainment for multiple generations.
Executed on individual 7" x 10.5" off-white art cards, this matching two-sketch set depicts Clokey's iconic character duo in full figure:
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Gumby Sketch: Rendered in green and black felt-tip marker, depicting a waving Gumby labeled "GUMBY" to the left.
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Pokey Sketch: Rendered in red and black felt-tip marker, depicting a standing Pokey labeled "Pokey" beneath his hooves.
Both original art cards are individually signed and dated in the lower right corner by Art Clokey:
Gumby Card: Signed "Art Clokey / 5-14-93" in teal felt-tip marker.
Pokey Card: Signed "Art Clokey" in black felt-tip marker, dated "5-14-93" in red marker.
Accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity document from RR Auction (
Catalog 375, Item 655 / Inventory #3244021), dated September 2011 and signed by CEO Bob Eaton and Lead Authenticator Bill White, fully verifying both original sketches.Preserved in fine vintage condition on clean off-white card stock, featuring vibrant marker colors, clean margins, and crisp autographs, this dual-sketch pair serves as an essential centerpiece for animation archivists, claymation art collectors, and vintage television displays.
Artwork Specifications
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OFFICIAL ART CLOKEY CHARACTER SKETCHES: Set of two original hand-drawn felt-tip marker illustrations on 7" x 10.5" off-white art cards.
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1993 ANIMATION ARTWORK: Features full-figure character drawings of claymation icons Gumby and Pokey.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with bright marker lines, clean card stock, and unbent edges.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED & DATED BY ART CLOKEY: Both original cards authentically autographed and dated ("Art Clokey / 5-14-93") by Art Clokey.
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RR AUCTION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official Certificate of Authenticity document issued by RR Auction (
Catalog 375, Item 655).
Original Hand-Drawn Sketches: Signed & Dated Pair by Art Clokey (Gumby & Pokey)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source pair of American animation history pieces, stop-motion claymation lore, and mid-century pop culture ephemera: two original felt-tip marker character sketches, hand-drawn, signed, and dated by Gumby creator Art Clokey.
A pioneer in stop-motion clay animation, Art Clokey (1921–2010) created some of the most beloved figures in American television history. Introduced in 1953 with his student film Gumbasia, Clokey brought his signature green clay character Gumby to NBC's Howdy Doody Show in 1956, leading to The Gumby Show and decades of syndicated broadcasts. Alongside Gumby's loyal red horse sidekick Pokey and the moral-teaching series Davey and Goliath, Clokey’s imaginative claymation art style defined childhood entertainment for multiple generations.
Executed on individual 7" x 10.5" off-white art cards, this matching two-sketch set depicts Clokey's iconic character duo in full figure:
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Gumby Sketch: Rendered in green and black felt-tip marker, depicting a waving Gumby labeled "GUMBY" to the left.
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Pokey Sketch: Rendered in red and black felt-tip marker, depicting a standing Pokey labeled "Pokey" beneath his hooves.
Both original art cards are individually signed and dated in the lower right corner by Art Clokey:
Gumby Card: Signed "Art Clokey / 5-14-93" in teal felt-tip marker.
Pokey Card: Signed "Art Clokey" in black felt-tip marker, dated "5-14-93" in red marker.
Accompanied by an official Certificate of Authenticity document from RR Auction (
Catalog 375, Item 655 / Inventory #3244021), dated September 2011 and signed by CEO Bob Eaton and Lead Authenticator Bill White, fully verifying both original sketches.Preserved in fine vintage condition on clean off-white card stock, featuring vibrant marker colors, clean margins, and crisp autographs, this dual-sketch pair serves as an essential centerpiece for animation archivists, claymation art collectors, and vintage television displays.
Artwork Specifications
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OFFICIAL ART CLOKEY CHARACTER SKETCHES: Set of two original hand-drawn felt-tip marker illustrations on 7" x 10.5" off-white art cards.
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1993 ANIMATION ARTWORK: Features full-figure character drawings of claymation icons Gumby and Pokey.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Preserved in fine condition with bright marker lines, clean card stock, and unbent edges.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED & DATED BY ART CLOKEY: Both original cards authentically autographed and dated ("Art Clokey / 5-14-93") by Art Clokey.
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RR AUCTION CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY: Fully verified with an official Certificate of Authenticity document issued by RR Auction (
Catalog 375, Item 655).
