I just came across Mike Ploog noting one of his originals for auction on Ebay [linked updated]

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MIKE PLOOG THE LORD OF THE RINGS Original Oil Painting "FRODO LEAVES THE SHIRE"
116029049723
Seller: enricartwork
(605)
Ended Jan 7, 2024
This item ended more than 90 days ago


"I WORKED ON THE LORD OF THE RINGS FILM FOR BAKSHI BACK IN 1978 AND I DID THIS AS A DRAWING FOR MY OWN CONCEPT AND INSPIRATION. I ALWAYS LOVED THE DARN THING AND WAS BUMMED THAT THE STUDIO KEPT IT HAHA. I FINALLY HAD SOME FREE TIME IN THE 90'S AND TOOK A MONTH AND I TURNED IT INTO A PAINTING. KEPT IT SINCE THEN AND NOW, FOR A VERY GOOD CAUSE, IT'S TIME TO TURN IT OVER FOR SOMEONE ELSE TO ENJOY."

See his FB page.