Autographed The Simpsons Promotional Photo & Hand-Drawn Sketch: Signed by Matt Groening (1990 Fox Publicity — PSA/DNA Certified Slabbed)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of modern television history, The Simpsons animation lore, and original pop culture art ephemera: an official 1990 Fox Broadcasting publicity photograph featuring an original hand-drawn Bart Simpson sketch, fully hand-signed by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening.
Created by cartoonist Matt Groening, The Simpsons debuted as a full-length animated series on Fox in December 1989, quickly evolving into a global cultural phenomenon and the longest-running American animated series and sitcom in television history.
This original black-and-white Fox publicity portrait depicts Groening smiling, surrounded by his drawn squiggles above his head. On the lower left corner, Groening has rendered a large, original hand-drawn profile sketch of Bart Simpson in blue marker. Next to the drawing, Groening has signed and inscribed in dark ink:
"Matt Groening"
Printed at the bottom margin is the official Fox logo along with the copyright line reading "© 1990 Fox Broadcasting Company".
Encapsulated and permanently preserved in a protective PSA/DNA archival slab, the photograph and original drawing have been officially authenticated and certified as genuine under Certification Number 85950454. The photo also features an additional James Spence Authentication (JSA) witness sticker (
F71323) affixed near the lower right margin.Preserved in excellent condition, this slabbed signed promotional photo with original character sketch serves as an essential centerpiece for The Simpsons completists, animation archivists, and slabbed pop culture displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1990 FOX PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH: Rare early promotional photo of Matt Groening for The Simpsons, copyrighted 1990 by Fox Broadcasting Company.
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PSA/DNA SLABBED PRESERVATION: Safely housed and permanently protected inside an official PSA/DNA hard plastic encapsulation holder.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Displays exceptional photo contrast, bold marker artwork, and a clean overall presentation.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED WITH ORIGINAL BART SIMPSON SKETCH: Authentically signed ("Matt Groening") and features a large, hand-drawn profile sketch of Bart Simpson rendered by Groening.
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DUAL CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC: Authenticated and slabbed by PSA/DNA (
PHOTOGRAPH / MATT GROENING / AUTHENTIC AUTO / 85950454) and verified by JSA (F71323). - CONSIGNER NOTES: This early official promotional photo from 1990 (just months after The Simpsons first began airing) is superbly signed by Simpson’s creator Matt Groening. But as you can see in the photos, Matt Groening has added a wonderful hand-drawn sketch of Bart Simpson (and squiggles around his own photo). Best yet, it’s been authenticated and certified/slabbed by PSA/DNA.
Autographed The Simpsons Promotional Photo & Hand-Drawn Sketch: Signed by Matt Groening (1990 Fox Publicity — PSA/DNA Certified Slabbed)
This entry showcases an authentic, primary-source piece of modern television history, The Simpsons animation lore, and original pop culture art ephemera: an official 1990 Fox Broadcasting publicity photograph featuring an original hand-drawn Bart Simpson sketch, fully hand-signed by The Simpsons creator Matt Groening.
Created by cartoonist Matt Groening, The Simpsons debuted as a full-length animated series on Fox in December 1989, quickly evolving into a global cultural phenomenon and the longest-running American animated series and sitcom in television history.
This original black-and-white Fox publicity portrait depicts Groening smiling, surrounded by his drawn squiggles above his head. On the lower left corner, Groening has rendered a large, original hand-drawn profile sketch of Bart Simpson in blue marker. Next to the drawing, Groening has signed and inscribed in dark ink:
"Matt Groening"
Printed at the bottom margin is the official Fox logo along with the copyright line reading "© 1990 Fox Broadcasting Company".
Encapsulated and permanently preserved in a protective PSA/DNA archival slab, the photograph and original drawing have been officially authenticated and certified as genuine under Certification Number 85950454. The photo also features an additional James Spence Authentication (JSA) witness sticker (
F71323) affixed near the lower right margin.Preserved in excellent condition, this slabbed signed promotional photo with original character sketch serves as an essential centerpiece for The Simpsons completists, animation archivists, and slabbed pop culture displays.
Document/Record Specifications
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OFFICIAL 1990 FOX PUBLICITY PHOTOGRAPH: Rare early promotional photo of Matt Groening for The Simpsons, copyrighted 1990 by Fox Broadcasting Company.
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PSA/DNA SLABBED PRESERVATION: Safely housed and permanently protected inside an official PSA/DNA hard plastic encapsulation holder.
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EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION: Displays exceptional photo contrast, bold marker artwork, and a clean overall presentation.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED WITH ORIGINAL BART SIMPSON SKETCH: Authentically signed ("Matt Groening") and features a large, hand-drawn profile sketch of Bart Simpson rendered by Groening.
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DUAL CERTIFIED AUTHENTIC: Authenticated and slabbed by PSA/DNA (
PHOTOGRAPH / MATT GROENING / AUTHENTIC AUTO / 85950454) and verified by JSA (F71323). - CONSIGNER NOTES: This early official promotional photo from 1990 (just months after The Simpsons first began airing) is superbly signed by Simpson’s creator Matt Groening. But as you can see in the photos, Matt Groening has added a wonderful hand-drawn sketch of Bart Simpson (and squiggles around his own photo). Best yet, it’s been authenticated and certified/slabbed by PSA/DNA.
