Star Trek (1993) US, Original artwork used for the 600 piece jigsaw puzzle licensed by Paramount Pictures and produced by F.X. Schmid. Included in this lot is the puzzle in its original unopened box. Acrylic on artboard, Signed by Paul Wenzel

Star Trek (1993) US, Original artwork used for the 600 piece jigsaw puzzle licensed by Paramount Pictures and produced by F.X. Schmid. Included in this lot is the puzzle in its original unopened box. Acrylic on artboard, Signed by Paul Wenzel

Artist: Paul Wenzel (dates unknown)

Unframed: 28 x 27 1/2 in. (71.2 x 69.8 cm)

Framed: 30 3/4 x 30 1/2 in. (78.1 x 77.5 cm)

Paul Wenzel worked for Walt Disney for forty-two years as a designer/illustrator for the Motion Picture Advertising Department, and worked on many classic Disney films, including Mary Poppins. Wenzel painted Walt Disney's portrait that was used on the 6 cent stamp to commemorate the life of Disney. During his great career with Disney he became Creative Director of Character Art supervising over twenty-five artists. Later in his career Wenzel took on commissions for work from other studios.

Original artwork is exceptionally rare and highly prized by collectors.