Original Signed Animation Sketch: Hand-Drawn & Signed by Harry Holt (Disney's Goofy)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of Disney animation history, classic character art, and studio heritage: an original hand-drawn graphite sketch of Goofy, created, inscribed, and signed by veteran Disney animator and sculptor Harry Holt.
Harry Holt enjoyed a distinguished career at Walt Disney Studios spanning several decades, contributing as an animator, sketch artist, and sculptor during the Golden and Silver Ages of Disney animation. Holt contributed to monumental classics including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, Fantasia, Bambi, and Lady and the Tramp, later serving as a key sculptor for Walt Disney Imagineering in creating iconic Disneyland park attractions and character statues.
Drawn on heavy art paper stock, this original graphite sketch captures a expressive profile of Goofy wearing his classic rumpled hat. To the right of the illustration, Holt rendered a charming character inscription accented with sketched hearts reading: "7-10-87 / TO MY HONEYMOON FRIENDS & PALS — FROM GOOFY". Beneath the illustration, the artist rendered his distinct full signature in graphite ("Harry Holt").
The original sketch comes framed in a Sage green mat and housed in a grooved salmon-pink wooden frame. Preserved in fine vintage condition with bold pencil lines, clean paper, and vibrant matting contrast, this hand-signed original drawing serves as an essential centerpiece for Disney animation archivists, original illustration collectors, and classic animation historians.
Artwork & Presentation Specifications
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ORIGINAL HAND-DRAWN SKETCH: Original graphite drawing on white art paper depicting Disney's iconic character, Goofy.
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CUSTOM FRAMED DISPLAY: Mounted in a smooth sage-green mat and housed inside a fluted salmon-pink wooden frame.
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EXCELLENT DISPLAY CONDITION: Preserved in fine vintage condition with sharp lead tones, clean paper stock, and clear glass glazing.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY HARRY HOLT: Authentically autographed in graphite below the illustration by legendary Disney animator Harry Holt.
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ORIGINAL INSCRIBED SKETCH: Features a personalized date ("7-10-87"), character inscription ("From Goofy"), and hand-drawn decorative hearts by the artist.
