Original Nintendo Donkey Kong Artwork Goes to Auction at a Price That'll Make You Jump, Man
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Key Points:
- Donna Darbous, a former Nintendo Advertising Manager, is auctioning a collection of rare Nintendo memorabilia, including original artwork from the 1981 arcade game Donkey Kong.
- The centerpiece is a multi-layered promotional art piece by Leslie Cabarga, featuring early images of Mario (then "Jumpman"), Donkey Kong, and Pauline, rescued from a dumpster at Nintendo of America.
- The Donkey Kong artwork, measuring about 19" x 15", is estimated to sell for $100,000 to $150,000 and will be displayed at New York Comic-Con.
- Additional auction items include vintage Super Mario Bros. art, a Goomba concept piece, a Nintendo corporate Christmas card, a "Nintendo Rocks the '90s" satin bomber jacket, and concept art from Nintendo/Disney Game & Watch titles.
- This auction highlights the value of preserving gaming history and memorabilia, with unique items attracting significant collector interest.
