Hi Christina,

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Myron Waldman began his career in 1930 and by April 1934 was elevated to the role of head animator, overseeing timing, storyboard layouts, character design, and sometimes directly animating scenes in his own units. Fleischer Studios was the creators of the theatrical Popeye the Sailor cartoons in the 1930s. He was the head animator on early Popeye shorts.

His Popeye sketches seem to be most desirable to collectors, selling for more than those from other series.

The presence of color in this work elevates it above sketches that are in black and white, though his later pieces do not bring as much as his earlier ones. This has a fair-market value of $1,000-1,500.

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

Myron Waldman (American, 1908-2006)
"Popeye, Olive Oyl and Snake"
dated May 1, 1994
colored pencil and crayon
With a presentation inscription "For Vladimir & Renata" and signed.
Frame: 20 inches by 15-1/2 inches
CONDITION: Matted and framed; not examined out of the frame.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$1,000-1,500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

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~ Delia