(Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Original production cel featuring Donald Duck and José Carioca from Saludos Amigos, showing the two friends dancing the samba during the 'Aquarela do Brasil' segment of the film, signed and inscribed on the mat in green crayon, "Berry Smith, With best wishes, Walt Disney." The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measure 3.25 x 4.25 (Donald Duck) and 3 x 5.25 (José Carioca), with a mat opening of 7.25 x 7. Matted to an overall size of 13 x 13. In fine condition, with chips to two corners of the mat.Saludos Amigos featured the first appearance of Jose Carioca, the Brazilian cigar-smoking parrot who starred in The Three Caballeros two years later. The animated feature was financed in part by the US State Department as part of a broader outreach program to win over the hearts and minds of South American audiences. An exemplary autographed piece from an important World War II-era Disney cartoon.Format: Production cel