Logo Sketch Auction: MrBeast’s 2018 tiger art heads to sale; estimate tops $20,000

A quick drawing made during a creative brainstorming session could soon fetch a five-figure sum. The original pencil sketch behind MrBeast’s famous logo is heading to auction, with experts estimating its value at $20,000 or more. The artwork offers a rare glimpse into the early thinking behind one of YouTube’s most recognisable brands. However, there is an important detail for collectors to note: IGN has confirmed that Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, is not involved in the sale. The auction puts the spotlight on how a simple design can become a valuable piece of internet history.MrBeast’s original logo sketch could fetch over $20,000The 8.5-by-11-inch pencil drawing will be offered through Heritage Auctions as part of its Fall Sports Catalog Auction, scheduled for October 23 to 25, 2026. The estimate of at least $20,000 reflects the creator’s enormous popularity and the cultural reach of his brand.The sketch dates back to around 2018, according to Heritage Auctions representatives, and reportedly took just 10 minutes to create during a brainstorming session. Today, the blue tiger logo appears across MrBeast’s online platforms, merchandise and chocolate brand.Yet the early...