(Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Original full 12 field production cels of Donald Duck and Huey, Dewey, and Louie from Donald's Golf Game, specially matted by the Studio Art Props Department, signed and inscribed on the mat in the hand of Disney staff artist Hank Porter—"To Jack Skirball, Sincerely, Walt Disney." The scene depicts the three ducklings eagerly watching their enthusiastic uncle, who is holding a golf club and wearing a flat cap in a great full-length pose. Character images measure 2.75 x 3.5 (Donald) and 4.5 x 3.25 (his nephews), with a mat opening of 10.75 x 8.5. In fine condition, with some missing paint to Donald's left leg.
Hank Porter (1900-1951) arrived at Disney in 1936 and served as a staff artist of the Disney Publicity Art Department until 1950. He designed posters, penciled and inked several Sunday comic pages, and, during World War II, designed many insignias for military units. Exemplified here, Porter was one of the first to be authorized to sign Walt Disney’s name for him, and his stylized signature was found for years on fan cards and other items.
