Tezuka Osamu Autograph Jungle Emperor Leo Kimba The White Lion Drawing Appraisal

Tezuka Osamu Autograph: Jungle Emperor Leo (Kimba the White Lion) Drawing

This item is an auction catalog listing for a Tezuka Osamu autograph featuring 'Jungle Emperor Leo' (Kimba the White Lion). The visual representation is a black and white framed drawing of the character Leo as a cub, playfully posed with grass or shrubbery on either side and below. The drawing itself appears to be a pen or ink sketch on white paper, framed with a prominent black mat and possibly a dark frame. A distinct red signature, consistent with Tezuka Osamu's autograph, is visible at the bottom center of the drawing. The catalog entry indicates the item number as GSK-253A001 and explicitly states 'Tezuka Osamu autograph JUNGLE EMPEROR LEO' (Japanese characters also provided: 手塚治虫直筆「ジャングル大帝」). The piece is described as a 'color paper with Osamu Tezuka's autograph,' measuring 270x200mm. The year of creation is 1980, with Tezuka Osamu credited as the director and Mushi Production as the production studio. The artwork shows no discernible damage or condition issues from the catalog image; however, the framing and matting appear clean and well-maintained. The item exhibits the distinctive artistic style of Tezuka Osamu, known for its clean lines and expressive characters, a hallmark of classic Japanese animation. The craftsmanship points to a potentially professionally mounted and preserved piece of original animation art.