King-Art-Hare Costume Collection - 1997

Hand Painted Limited Edition Sculpture.

Hand numbered #1883/2500

All decked out in his finest courtly attire, Bugs, as King-Art-Hare is ready to receive you. (his loyal subject) at his round table, just in time for food, fun and merriment! Inspired by one of Bugs' most memorable scenes from the 1949 Looney Tunes cartoon "Rabbit Hood." King-Art-Hare is certain to add a stately touch to anyone's royal decor! Each piece in this limited edition sculpture series is hand-numbered in an edition size of 2,500, with an additional 25 artist proofs also produced. These sculptures are made using an age-old casting technique, individually finished and intricately hand-painted with up to 20 colors per sculpture.

Never at a loss for fun, the gang of Looney Tunes cartoon characters paid a visit to the Warner Bros. costume department, dressing up as characters from some of their favorite movies and cartoons. Thus attired, the characters posed for these captivating sculptures that will adorn your walls with wit and whimsy. Each piece was meticulously sculpted with special attention to capturing the character's nuance in translation to the third-dimension. Molds were made from each original, and the limited edition sculptures were created utilizing an age old casting process. Once each sculpture has been cast, it is removed from it's mold and is carefully finished and painted by hand. Capturing the cornucopia of colors in the costumes of the characters, the glee in the faces. or even the subtle gleam in their eye, is a testament to the care with which up to twenty colors of special paint was applied to each individual piece. The Costume Collection Limited Edition Wall Sculptures bring the sophisticated fun of some of the world's most loved cartoon characters into your home in the form of a truly unique collectible.