Rover Dangerfield RARE Production-Used Rover Maquette by Chris Peterson (Hyperion Pictures, 1991). ...
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Rover Dangerfield RARE Production-Used Rover Maquette by Chris Peterson (Hyperion Pictures, 1991). This original production maquette features Rover, the wisecracking, street-smart dog from the 1991 animated musical comedy Rover Dangerfield. Voiced by and based on comedian Rodney Dangerfield-who also co-wrote and co-produced the film-Rover is a Las Vegas show dog whose flashy life is upended when he's dumped in the countryside. As he adjusts to farm life, Rover learns the value of hard work, loyalty, and love-delivered with Dangerfield's signature one-liners. This resin maquette was sculpted by Chris Peterson, a prolific artist who began animating at 15 and later designed for Disney, Warner Bros., and numerous collectible lines alongside his wife, Michelle. Maquettes like this serve as essential production tools, offering a tangible 3D reference for animators to ensure design consistency, scale accuracy, and character appeal throughout the animation process. Measuring approximately 7" x 5" x 4", this maquette captures Rover's expressive charm and is hand-signed by Peterson on the character's belly. It remains in Very Good condition, showing only minor surface wear from production use-a rare and appealing piece of animation history for collectors.From the Collection of Maquette Sculptor Chris Peterson.
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