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Comic Art and Animation
1323. Walt Disney Signed Book.
Signed book: Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland: A Big Golden Book. First edition. NY: Simon & Schuster, 1951. Hardcover with wonderful pictorial boards, 9.75 x 13.25, 24 pages. Signed and inscribed on the title page in brown crayon, “To Carolyn, Best wishes, Walt Disney.” In very good to fine condition, with light damage to the head and tail of the spine, and old tape to the front and back pastedowns. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity that states that the book was obtained “at an auction benefiting the Manuscript Society where it had been donated by Dave Smith, the founder of the Walt Disney Archives.” Starting Bid $300
1324. Hoppity and Mr. Bumble production cel from Mr. Bug Goes to Town signed by Grim Natwick. (Fleischer
Studios, 1941) Original production cel of Hoppity and Mr. Bumble from Mr. Bug Goes to Town, which depicts Hoppity gently escorting the elderly bumblebee from an apparent puddle. Includes an additional overlay cel that is signed in black felt tip by master animator Grim Natwick, who adds “’77.” The Hoppity and Bumble cel is slightly trimmed to 10.75 x 8.5, and tape-affixed to a 14 x 11 cardstock mount. Total character image measures 9.25 x 4.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Studios, 1933) Original production drawing featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Mickey’s Mellerdrammer. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “72” in the lower corner. Total image measures 7.5 x 6.5. In fine condition, with a light overall block of toning. Mickey’s Mellerdrammer is today considered controversial as it is essentially a takeoff on a minstrel show, with Mickey Mouse—moments after putting on his wig—applying blackface with an exploding firecracker. Starting Bid $200
1933) Appealing original production drawings of Mickey and Minnie Mouse from the animated short Mickey’s Mellerdrammer, which depicts Mickey as old Uncle Tom with a cane and Minnie as Eva. Both accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper; the Mickey sheet is marked “79” and the Minnie sheet is marked “130.” Character images measure 2.25 x 2.25 (Mickey) and 2.5 x 3 (Minnie). In overall fine condition, with a few trivial creases to Minnie sheet. Today, Mickey’s Mellerdrammer is considered controversial as it is essentially a take-off on a minstrel show, and Mickey—as seen here—is dressed in blackface. Starting Bid $200
1327. Ferdinand Horvath concept production layout drawing of the Wicked Witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney
Studios, c. 1935) Scarce original concept layout drawing attributed Disney illustrator Ferdinand Horvath for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the Wicked Witch holding a basket of apples amidst spooky trees in the dark forest. Accomplished in graphite on an off-white 11.75 x 9.75 sheet of animation paper, marked “F1-3A-SC19” in the lower border. Handsomely mounted, matted, and framed to an overall size of 22 x 20. In fine condition. Ferdinand Horvath worked as an inspirational sketch artist at the Disney studio from 1933 to 1937, and is perhaps best remembered for his uncredited work for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. A great, early atmosphere concept drawing from the Disney studio. Starting Bid $300
Magnificent Snow White production cel on a custom watercolor background by Toby Bluth
Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the young princess leaning over a well during the memorable ‘I’m Wishing’ sequence—the first song featured in the movie, and by extension, the first in the animated canon. The cel is placed on a lush hand-painted custom-prepared watercolor background by noted illustrator, animator, and production designer Toby Bluth. Image measures 5 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 8.5. Triplematted and sealed under plexiglass to an overall size of 17 x 14.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by the Disney Studio to be sold at the Courvoisier Galleries. Image of Snow White and the birds measures 5.25 x 7.75, with a mat opening of 6.5 x 10. Replacement mat dimensions are 13.5 x 17.75. The piece has the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label affixed to the reverse of the backing. In fine condition, with some mild rippling. Cels of Snow White in her tattered rags are quite rare, as she wore them for only a short time at the beginning of the film. It was while she was dressed in these rags that she sang ‘I’m Wishing,’ and had her first encounter with the prince. Starting Bid $500
Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which depicts the young dwarf and a bar of soap during the film’s memorable washing sequence. The cel, which has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale, features an overlay special effects cel of floating bubbles. The full-length image measures 6 x 2.75 (Dopey with soap), with a mat opening of 8.25 x 8.5. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 17. Reverse of mat bears an affixed Walt Disney Enterprises copyright label from 1937. In fine condition, with some light toning and rippling to the effects cel. Starting Bid $300
Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Dopey, Happy, and Sneezy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing them at the foot of their beds within their forest cottage. The cel has been trimmed to image and placed on a high-quality printed key master background giclee. Character image measures 5.75 x 4.25, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Dopey, Bashful, and Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the three dwarfs with a diamond mine cart and a length of rope, peering out at some gems and diamonds, which have been handpainted onto a special effects overlay cel. The dwarfs cel has been trimmed to image and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale; reverse bears an affixed Walt Disney Enterprises copyright label from 1937. Full image measures 7.25 x 3.5, with overall dimensions of 8.5 x 5.5. In very good to fine condition, with rippling to edges of overlay, and some light wear to left-side of Dopey. Starting Bid $300
1333. Dopey production cel from Snow White
and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the lovable character with a great expression. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3.5 x 4.5, with a mat opening of 5 x 6. Framed to an overall size of 12.5 x 14. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1335. Dopey production cel from Snow White and
the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the beloved character in a charming full-body pose. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3 x 5, with a mat opening of 6.5 x 8. Framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 18. In fine condition, with some rippling to the celluloid. Starting Bid $200
(Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the young dwarf holding a mining pickaxe in a full-length profile pose. The cel has been trimmed to image and applied to a Snow White laser copy background. The image measures 4 x 3.75, with overall dimensions of 14.25 x 11.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1336. Little Hiawatha and Grasshopper production cels from Little
Hiawatha. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cels featuring Little Hiawatha and a grasshopper from the Silly Symphonies short Little Hiawatha, showing the cute little Native American holding his bow next to the elusive insect. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. The Little Hiawatha image measures 3 x 4.75 and the grasshopper measures 1.25 x 1, with a mat opening of 8.5 x 8. Double-matted to an overall size of 13.5 x 13.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production layout drawing featuring two vultures from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing them delightfully perched on a gnarled branch. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 11.25 x 9 animation paper, marked “56” in the lower left corner. Character images both measure about 2 x 2.5, and the rest of the drawing is filled pencil slashes evoking a hard-driving rain. Double-matted to an overall size of 18 x 15.75. In fine condition. A great mood drawing featuring these seldom-seen Snow White characters. Starting Bid $200
Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Sleepy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the drowsy dwarf in a great full-body pose. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 2.5 x 5, with a mat opening of 6.5 x 8. Framed to an overall size of 15.5 x 18. In fine condition, with some rippling to the celluloid. Starting Bid $200
Studios, 1937) Original production storyboard panoramic drawing of Snow White from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the original Disney princess terrified and running through a river filled with scary floating logs that resemble hungry alligators. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on trimmed 13 x 4.75 animation paper. In fine condition, with pin holes to corners. An amazing conceptual piece that captures Snow White’s horror during her escape through the Haunted Forest. Starting Bid $200
Studios, 1937) Exceptional original production storyboard drawing of the Wicked Witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting Disney’s original scary witch kneeling in a front-facing full-length pose. The drawing measures 6.25 x 6 and is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on trimmed 7 x 6.75 animation paper marked “38” in the upper right. In fine condition, with toning to upper section and pin holes to corners. A great early concept sketch of the ghoulish Wicked Witch. Starting Bid $200
White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original concept story drawing of Snow White and the seven dwarfs by Frank Follmer, which shows the original Disney princess standing on a hill with her dwarf friends: Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey. Accomplished in graphite and white artist pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9 artist paper, which is signed in the lower right, “F. F.” In fine condition, with some slight toning to borders. Accompanied by a copy of a letter from Walt Disney Archives regarding Follmer’s participation with the company. Starting Bid $200
1342. Donald Duck Art Props cel from Donald’s Golf Game. (Walt Disney Stu-
dios, 1938) Beautiful original production cels of Donald Duck and a bluebird from Donald’s Golf Game, showing the frustrated duck clenching his golf club and set to swipe away a small bluebird perched on his ball. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted watercolor production background prepared by the Disney Art Props department. Images measure 7.75 x 6 (Donald with balls and bag) and 2 x 2.25 (bird on mound), with a mat opening of 10.75 x 8.25. Archivally matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 19. In fine condition. Accompanied by a Courvoisier Galleries label affirming that this “is an original painting on celluloid, actually used in the Walt Disney production of ‘How to Play Golf’”; our research indicates that the title appears to be misidentified and that the actual cartoon is Donald’s Golf Game. Starting Bid $200
Large Pinocchio and Jiminy set-up made by the Disney Art Props department
1343. Jiminy Cricket production cel and Pinocchio publicity cel on master background from Pinocchio.
(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel of Jiminy Cricket and a publicity cel of Pinocchio on a hand-painted master background from Pinocchio, which depicts the boy puppet in a happy full-length walking pose, with Jiminy seated small and forlornly on the bottom step of a stone stairway. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted master background from the same film, as prepared by the Disney Art Props department. Images measure 4.25 x 7.25 (Pinocchio) and 1 x 1 (Jiminy), with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Matted to an overall size of 15.5 x 14, with the mat bearing the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamp and the cel title to left side; reverse features the original Walt Disney Productions label. In fine condition, with an instance of flaking to Pinocchio’s left arm and a small spot of adhesive residue to the background near Jiminy. Starting Bid $500
Mickey at his most magical
Studios, 1940) Original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the young wizard-to-be in Yen Sid’s hat during his magical dream sequence: standing atop a pinnacle as he commands a comet while waves crash below him. Accomplished in gouache on black 9 x 8.5 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A desirable piece of concept artwork from a classic Disney feature. Starting Bid $500
Awesome Fantasia concept piece of Mickey surfing on Yen Sid’s spellbook
dios, 1940) Sensational original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the young wizard-to-be wearing Yen Sid’s hat and using the sorcerer’s magical spell book to ride a massive wave. Accomplished in gouache on black 9 x 8 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. An exciting scene from an iconic Disney film. Starting Bid $500
Fantasia concept painting of Mickey in deep water
1346. Mickey Mouse concept painting
from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Excellent original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the young wizard-to-be wearing Yen Sid’s hat and using the sorcerer’s magical spellbook to stay out of the fast-rising floodwater. Accomplished in gouache on black 8.5 x 8 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Starting Bid $500
1347. Mickey Mouse concept painting
from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original concept painting of Mickey Mouse from the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ segment of Fantasia, which shows the young wizard-to-be during his magical dream sequence: standing atop a pinnacle and wearing the mystical hat of the Sorcerer Yen Sid as he commands the stars and planets to dance across the heavens with the wave of his hands. Accomplished in gouache on black 8.25 x 8.75 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. A brilliant depiction of Mickey at his most powerful! Starting Bid $500
The sinister showman of Pinocchio, a superb color-laden production cel and background combo
1348. Stromboli production cel and master production background from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios,
1940) Magnificent original production cel and master production background from the animated classic Pinocchio, which depicts Stromboli in a large three-quarter-length pose with Cossack and Can-Can marionettes under his arm. The cel is placed on a hand-painted master production background of the interior of Stromboli’s caravan theater. The full character image measures 6 x 6.5, with a mat opening of 12.5 x 8. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 22.25 x 17.5. In fine condition. A truly impressive pairing of original production pieces from Pinocchio—Stromboli and his puppets are presented with strong color and centered attractively against an exceptionally detailed background. Starting Bid $500
chio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Scarce original 12-field production background from Pinocchio, showing an interior of Geppetto’s fishing boat, which is in the belly of the great whale Monstro. The painting shows a closeup of a wooden mantle wall, with the top lined with cob-webbed bottles and pitchers. Accomplished in watercolor on untrimmed 12.5 x 9 artist paper, with the total image measuring 11.5 x 8.5. In fine condition, with staples and pin holes to the upper border. Starting Bid $300
(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cels of Geppetto and Figaro from Pinocchio, depicting the kitten and his elderly owner fast asleep in their cozy bed. The cels have been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure 5.5 x 5.25 (Geppetto) and 1.75 x 2.75 (Figaro), with a mat opening of 7.5˝ in diameter. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.5 x 14.5. In fine condition, with unobtrusive areas of toned adhesive to cel edges, and some scuffs and marks to the frame. Starting Bid $300
1351. Jiminy Cricket production cel from Pinoc-
chio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, showing him in his tattered tramp outfit at the start of the film. The cel is trimmed to image and placed on a hand-painted customprepared background. Image measures 1.5 x 3.5, with overall dimensions of 10 x 12. In fine condition. A great set-up of Walt Disney’s classic conscientious cricket. Starting Bid $200
Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Appealing original production concept storyboard painting from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia, showing Bacchus—the wine-loving Roman god of parties— riding atop his pet donkey Jacchus, with a horn-blowing Satyr in the foreground. Accomplished in color pastels on 12 x 10 brown paper. In fine condition, with pinholes to corners and one clipped corner tip. Starting Bid $200
1940) Vibrant original production concept storyboard painting featuring Bacchus and Jacchus from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia, showing the wine-loving Roman god of parties riding atop his pet donkey. Accomplished in color pastels on 13.25 x 9.5 brown paper. In fine condition, with pinholes to corners. Starting Bid $200
1354. Mickey Mouse production drawing from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Fantasia, showing him in his robe during the ‘Sorcerer’s Apprentice’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper. Image measures 3.5 x 3, with a mat opening of 11 x 8.5. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 19 x 16.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from American Royal Arts Corp. Starting Bid $200
from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original concept storyboard drawing of Thistle Dancers from Fantasia, which depicts three of the orange-hatted thistles dancing during the ‘Nutcracker Suite’ segment. Accomplished in pastel on black 12 x 10 artist paper. Total image measures 10 x 6.5. In fine condition, with pin holes to corners. Starting Bid $200
1356. Hyacinth Hippo production cel from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel of Hyacinth Hippo from Fantasia, which depicts the lovely hippopotamus dancing during the ‘Dance of the Hours’ sequence. The cel is taped to a matching giclee background. Image measures 3.25 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 14 x 12. The lower right corner is marked “5.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Studios, 1940) Rare original concept storyboard drawing of a lovely female goldfish from Fantasia, which depicts one of the gorgeous yellow goldfish blowing bubbles during the ‘Nutcracker Suite’ segment. Accomplished in pastel on beige 12 x 10 artist paper. Total image measures 10 x 6.5. In fine condition, with some light edge creasing and pin holes to corners. Starting Bid $200
1358. Mama Jumbo and Dumbo production cel from
Dumbo. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Fantastic original production cel featuring baby Dumbo and his mama, Mrs. Jumbo, from Dumbo, showing them getting off the circus train early in the film. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Dumbo measures 3 x 2.75 and Mrs. Jumbo measures 4.25 x 6, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.5 x 17. In fine condition. A wonderful Courvoisier set-up from a classic Disney movie. Starting Bid $300
1359. Goofy and Percy production cel from How to Ride a
Horse. (Walt Disney Studios, 1941) Original production cel of Goofy from How to Ride a Horse, one of the four cartoon segments from The Reluctant Dragon. The cel, which features a large image of Goofy riding his horse Percy, has been overlain with a protective cel cover; the Goofy and Percy cel appears to have trimmed to image, which measures 6.5 x 6.75. Includes a color copy of a Courvoisier background that measures 15 x 10.5. In very good to fine condition, with a few dimples and some waviness to cel, and some trivial instances of lifting to paint. Starting Bid $200
Down the rabbit hole with Thumper—great cel and hand-painted ‘underground’ backdrop from Bambi
(Walt Disney Studios, 1942) Original production cel and master background set-up featuring Thumper from Bambi, which portrays the friendly bunny in a full-length pose underground in a rabbit tunnel. The cel has been trimmed to form, applied to a new cel, and placed on a hand-painted production background of a warren from the same film; reverse features a “Property of Walt Disney Productions” stamp. Thumper measures 3.25 x 3.25, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10.5. In fine condition, with trimmed edges to cels and some wear and pin holes to background borders. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Walt Disney Productions. Starting Bid $500
South. (Walt Disney Studios, 1946) Original production cel of Br’er Fox and Br’er Rabbit from Song of the South, which shows the fox preparing to roast the rabbit on a stick. The cel is placed on a matching 14 x 11 laser background from the same film. Total character image measures 8 x 6.75, with the cel marked “13” in the lower right. In fine condition, with some light scuffing. Starting Bid $300
1362. Ichabod Crane production cel from The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad.
(Walt Disney Studios, 1949) Original production cel of Ichabod Crane from the ‘Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ segment of The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, which shows Crane bowing in a full-length profile pose. The cel is placed on a matching copy background. Image measures 5.25 x 6, with a mat opening of 5.5 x 7. Double-matted to an overall size of 11.25 x 12.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
A room fit for a king—regally composed Cinderella production background
Disney Studios, 1950) Stunning original hand-painted 16-field production background of the King’s iconic bedroom from Cinderella. Accomplished in gouache on 15.5 x 12.5 artist paper, which is marked in the lower border, “Seq. 4.2, Sc. 5,” the background shows the King’s immense royal bed with red sheets and a corona that extends to the ceiling; the ornate walls and checkered floor are all colored with rich tones of gold. In fine condition, with pin holes and a small tear to the upper border. An expertly rendered background that denotes the majesty and wealth of Prince Charming’s benevolent father. Starting Bid $500
1364. Lady Tremaine’s bedroom door and chateau hallway production background from Cinderella. (Walt
Disney Studios, 1950) Original 12-field hand-painted production background from Cinderella, featuring a portion of the chateau hallway as seen from the interior of Lady Tremaine’s bedroom. The painting shows half-open double doors leading to the hallway, which contains a purple rug, blue wallpaper, a footrest, a wall mirror with candle holders, and a segment of the ornate cast-iron hand railing. The lower border is marked in pencil, “2063, Sc-41, Seq. 05.0.” In fine condition, with a pin hole to upper border and slight discoloration to upper right corner from an old tape remnant to cel overlay. Starting Bid $300
1365. Gus, Jaq, Bert, Mert, and Luke production cels and custom painted background from Cinderella. (Walt Disney
Studios, 1950) Original production cel featuring Jaq, Gus, and three other mice (Mert, Bert, and Luke) from Cinderella, showing the friends together in a corner. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom prepared matching background. Total image measures 8 x 4, with a mat opening of 12 x 9. Framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 16.5. In fine condition. Great eye appeal in this set-up featuring five scarce characters from a classic film. Starting Bid $300
1366. Jaq and Gus limited edition cel from Cinderella.
(Walt Disney Studios, 1980s) Limited edition hand-painted cel featuring Gus and Jaq from Cinderella, numbered 209/275, showing them side by side. Images measure 3.5 x 4.25 and 5.25 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 18. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
(Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Original production drawing of the title character from Cinderella, which depicts the future princess dressed as a scullion in a beautiful yet forlorn half-length pose. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper marked “38” in the lower right corner. Image measures 3.5 x 7. In fine condition, with a small tear to top edge and trivial corner creases. Starting Bid $200
Disney Studios, 1951) Wonderful original production cel from Alice in Wonderland, which shows the beloved title character in a large and worrisome pose. The cel has been placed on a color key print background of the interior of the White Rabbit’s cottage. Image measures 5.75 x 7.75, with overall dimensions of 17 x 12.75. In fine condition. A beautiful and endearing depiction of Alice, made all the more desirable by its bright colors and uncommonly large size. Starting Bid $200
1369. Peter Pan production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Large and dramatic original production cel featuring Peter Pan from Peter Pan, showing him crawling backwards on the ship’s mast at Captain Hook’s sword point. The cel is placed on a matching color copy background. Image measures 9 x 7, with overall dimensions of 17 x 12. In fine condition, with hairline cracks to paint in his chest. Starting Bid $200
1370. Captain Hook production cel and custom painted background from Peter Pan. (Walt
Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel and a custom hand-painted background of Captain Hook from Peter Pan, which shows the golden-hooked Neverland pirate boss in a half-length outstretched pose during the scene where he tricks Tinker Bell into revealing Peter’s secret hideout. The cel is placed on a hand-painted custom-prepared background of a piano and the interior of the Jolly Roger. Image measures 8.5 x 6, with overall dimensions of 13.5 x 11. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
of Si and Am from Lady and the Tramp, which shows the two devious Siamese cat sisters slinking across the carpet of the Darling living room. The cels are placed on a key print background from the same film. Both feline images measure 4.25 x 3.5, with overall dimensions of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
Studios, 1955) Original production cels of the title characters from Lady and the Tramp, which shows the canine couple walking together in large full-length poses, with Lady wearing her muzzle with leash trailing behind her. The slightly trimmed cels are stapled to an 11.75 x 9 cardstock mount, the reverse of which bears an affixed Walt Disney Productions copyright label. Images measure 3.75 x 3.5 (Tramp) and 5 x 2.75 (Lady). In fine condition, with some slight lifting of paint to Tramp’s left eye and ear. Starting Bid $200
cels of the main title characters from Lady and the Tramp, depicting the lovable dogs in warmly colored full-length poses, with Tramp in profile and Lady lying with a donut in her mouth. The cels measure 6 x 6 (Tramp) and 4.5 x 3.75 (Lady), with a mat opening of 12.5 x 9.5. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20.5 x 16.5. In fine condition, with a couple faint marks to Tramps’ eye and a couple of flakes of paint loss to Lady’s front leg. Starting Bid $200
1374. Tramp production cel from Lady and the
Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original production cel featuring Tramp from Lady and the Tramp, showing him in a nice full-figure profile pose. The cel is trimmed to 8 x 6.25 placed on a color copy background from the famous ‘Tony’s Restaurant’ scene. Image measures 6.5 x 4.75, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. In fine condition. Accompanied by a smaller alternate printed background. Starting Bid $200
1375. Mickey Mouse and His Friends Comic Strip by Floyd Gottfredson. (Walt Disney Productions, 1958) Original
hand-inked three-panel “Mickey Mouse and His Friends” daily comic strip by Floyd Gottfredson (under Walt Disney’s name), 20 x 6.75, signed and dated in the last panel by Gottfredson, “Walt Disney, 11-7.” The humorous comic strip shows Minnie Mouse getting mad at the cacophony of Mickey’s boorish saxophone playing, followed by the two sitting down to enjoy a record instead—the saxophone turned into a wall-hanging planter. Mounted and matted to an overall size of 27 x 13.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1377. Maleficent pan production drawing from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Extraordinary original
pan production drawing featuring Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, showing the powerful sorceress in an imposing full-figure pose, grasping her wicked staff with her long cloak trailing behind. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 20 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “Fin. 32” in the lower right corner. Image measures 15.5 x 9.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Stunning panoramic master set-up of Maleficent and her loyal raven, on an Eyvind Earle-attributed background
1376. Maleficent and Diablo production cels and Eyvind Earle background from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt
Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cels and super panorama master background featuring Maleficent and Diablo the Raven from Sleeping Beauty, which depicts the sorceress on a staircase inside her castle as Diablo soars through an open window. The cels have been trimmed to image and applied to a vivid hand-painted production master pan background attributed to Eyvind Earle and his staff. Maleficent measures 6 x 6.25 and Diablo measures 2.5 x 1, with overall dimensions of 36 x 13.5. In fine condition.
Legendary Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. A superb panorama display piece from the classic Disney film. Starting Bid $1000
1378. Donald Duck Comic Strip by Al Taliaferro. Iconic original Emmy statuette awarded to ABC technical director Ted Hurley, standing 15˝ tall with a base diameter of 7.5˝, engraved on the base: “Outstanding Achievement in Electronics Camera Effects, 1961–62 Awards Period, Ted Hurley, Technical Director, Ernie Kovacs Specials, ABC.” In fine condition, with some minor wear and scratches to the base. Accompanied by an archive of affiliated ephemera, highlighted by Hurley’s production documents, storyboards, and scripts (authored by Kovacs himself) for the award-winning shows: Ernie Kovacs Special #6 (aired 11/21/61) and Ernie Kovacs Special #7 (aired 12/12/61). Also includes congratulatory letters to Hurley, an invitation and two golden passes to the Emmy award ceremony, and a photograph of Hurley posing with the award.
The eight Ernie Kovacs Show half-hour specials aired on ABC from April 1961 to January 1962, and are considered to be Kovacs’ best television work. From a production standpoint, these specials were innovative in that they were shot on videotape using new editing and special effects techniques. A supremely desirable Emmy award, enhanced by the inclusion of papers pertaining to the production of these classic television specials. Starting Bid $200
1379. The Pearly Band production cel from Mary Poppins. (Walt Disney Studios, 1964) Original production cel
featuring The Pearly Band from Mary Poppins, showing them with all their instruments. Image measures 11 x 7, with a mat opening of 11 x 7.5. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 11, and annotated: “Beulah: ‘Mother, please give up your frivolous pleasures and come home!’” Reverse of the backing bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production, and was released exclusively at Disneyland. In fine condition, with wear and staining to the mat. The Pearly Band plays the music for ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,’ which in 2004 was ranked #36 in the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 Greatest Songs in Movie History. Starting Bid $200
1380. Friar Tuck and Alan-a-Dale production key master background set-up from Robin Hood. (Walt Disney
Studios, 1973) Superb original production key master background set-up from the classic animated film Robin Hood, depicting Friar Tuck and Alan-a-Dale in full-length poses during the film’s memorable archery tournament. The cels are placed on a handpainted production background from the same film. Character images measure 5.5 x 4.25 (Tuck) and 5.5 x 6.5 (rooster), with a mat opening of 14.25 x 11.25. Matted to an overall size of 19.75 x 16.5. The lower right bears a silver Walt Disney Company seal. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
derella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1980s) Limited edition hand-painted cel featuring Cinderella and Prince Charming, numbered 209/275, showing them hand-in-hand, preparing to dance. Image measures 6.5 x 7, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 18. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1382. Cinderella and Fairy Godmother limited edition cel from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1980s) Limited
edition hand-painted cel featuring Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother, numbered 209/275, showing the fairy with her wand as she transforms the princess’s ragged clothing into a beautiful gown. Images measure 2 x 6.75 and 4.5 x 6.5, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 18. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Disney Studios, 1980s) Limited edition hand-painted cel featuring Lucifer and Jaq from Cinderella, numbered 209/275, showing the devilish cat staring down the tiny mouse. Images measure 7.75 x 6 and 5.5 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 13.5 x 10.5. Framed to an overall size of 21 x 18. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1384. Roger Rabbit production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Original production
cel of Roger Rabbit from the Oscar-winning live-action/animated film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which shows Roger standing on the fold-down bed in the office of detective Eddie Valiant, as played by Bob Hoskins. The cel is placed on a matching black and white photograph used by animators during the animation process. Character image measures 2.75 x 5, with a mat opening of 15 x 10. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 20 x 15, with reverse of mat bearing an affixed certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company, which states: “This is an original painting actually used in Touchstone Pictures’ and Amblin Entertainment’s groundbreaking live-action/animated film, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1385. Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket limited edition cel from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1990s) Limited
edition color 28.5 x 12.5 lithograph featuring a scene from the classic film, numbered 74/300, showing Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket crossing a stone bridge. Embossed in the lower right corner with a Disney Animation Gallery seal. Nicely matted and framed to an overall size of 37 x 21. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1386. ‘The Evil Queen’ handpainted limited edition cel from
Snow White. (Walt Disney Studios, 1996) Gorgeous original 16-field limited edition cel from The Walt Disney Studio entitled ‘The Wicked Queen,’ numbered 111/350, recreating Sequence 2B, Scene 2 from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, which shows the Evil Queen reclining regally in her opulent throne room when she gives her faithful huntsman a gruesome command—kill Snow White. The cel is placed on a color lithographic reproduction of original production background art from the collection of Steve Ison. Image measures 5.75 x 9, with a mat opening of 14.75 x 12.75. Double-matted to an overall size of 20.75 x 18.75. The lower right corner bears a golden Disney copyright seal. In fine condition. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity from Disney Enterprises. A hugely desirable and long sold-out limited edition cel commemorating Disney’s original villain.. Starting Bid $200
1387. Rooftops and marketplace production master background painting and layout drawing from Cinder-
ella II: Dreams Come True. (Walt Disney Studios, 2002) Original master background painting and layout drawing from Cinderella II: Dreams Come True, which shows an overhead view of the marketplace and the surrounding town. Accomplished in gouache on 17 x 11.25 artist board, with the lower border bearing an affixed production label. Total image measures 15.25 x 9.25. Includes a sky-and-clouds production cel with hand-painted background, 17.5 x 11.5, and a preliminary production drawing for the marketplace background, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 13 x 9.5 animation sheet. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Disney Auctions. Starting Bid $200
Blair imagines a classic ‘Uncle Remus’ folk tale for Song of the South
1388. Mary Blair concept painting of Br’er Rabbit and Tar Baby from Song of the South. (Walt Disney Studios,
1946) Excellent original concept painting by Mary Blair for Song of the South, showing Br’er Rabbit hopping down a fencelined road as he makes his way to the Tar Baby, propped on a log with a fishing pole. Blair expertly executes the scene, which was inspired by a classic folktale as told by Joel Chandler Harris in his ‘Uncle Remus’ stories. In the sequence, Br’er Fox sets up the sticky ‘tar baby’ on a log as a decoy; Br’er Rabbit tries to greet him while passing by, and—insulted by the inanimate object’s lack of response—proceeds to punch it in the face. Br’er Rabbit becomes trapped in the gooey mess created by the melting tar, caught at last by the conniving Br’er Fox. Accomplished in tempera on 10 x 9 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes at corners. Starting Bid $500
A wish come true—Blair’s portrayal of Cinderella’s magical transformation
1389. Mary Blair concept painting of Cinderella and Fairy Godmother from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios,
1950) Marvelous original concept painting by Mary Blair featuring Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother from Cinderella, showing the Fairy Godmother just moments after magically constituting Cinderella’s ball gown. Expertly rendered in pinks, grays, purples, and blues, the nighttime scene is mixed beautifully with areas of focused light, such as the moon and stars, an illuminated pumpkin patch, and Cinderella’s radiant new gown. Accomplished in tempera on 9.5 x 9 illustration board. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. An attractive and well-composed piece by the prolific Disney concept artist.
Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $500
The Cheshire Cat loses his head in a Mary Blair panorama for Alice in Wonderland
1390. Mary Blair concept painting of Alice and Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios,
1951) Outstanding original concept painting by Mary Blair for Alice in Wonderland, showing the surprised Alice climbing the Cheshire Cat’s tree on a moonlight night in the Tulgey Wood; the purple cat grins menacingly while holding his head above his body. Stunningly rendered in shades of purple, blue, and black, the scene is a superb example of Blair’s artistic style—the dark composition aptly captures the Cheshire Cat’s mischievous nature and Alice’s astonishment at seeing him. Accomplished in tempera on 19.75 x 9.25 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes at corners. A stunning, well-composed panoramic painting featuring Blair’s stylish interpretation of two of Disney’s most desirable characters. Starting Bid $1000
Mary Blair’s take on Alice’s mad tea party of Wonderland
1391. Mary Blair concept painting of Alice, Mad Hatter, and March Hare from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt
Disney Studios, 1951) Rare original concept painting by Mary Blair for Alice in Wonderland, showing Alice seated with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare at a long table during the famous ‘Tea Party’ scene, which Blair captures from an overhead perspective. From this angle, the entirety of the table, with its numerous chairs and an array of dishware, is seen within a flower and hedge-lined garden, which, in turn, is loomed over by great dark trees, a curious full moon, and the trailing and zig-zagging steam of the Hatter’s teapot. Accomplished in tempera on 10.5 x 9.75 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes at corners.
Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000
Panoramic Mary Blair painting of Peter Pan at Neverland’s magical Mermaid Lagoon
1392. Mary Blair concept painting of Peter Pan and Mermaids from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953)
Beautiful original panoramic concept painting by Mary Blair, showing Peter Pan surrounded by five mermaids basking on the moonlit rocks in Neverland’s Mermaid Lagoon. Accomplished in tempera on 19 x 9 artist’s board, the scene wonderfully portrays the mythical figures perched on black rocks emerging up from the lagoon’s still blue waters. Peter Pan is shown joyfully waving at the center, and the twilight hues of green and teal in the sky add a dreamlike quality to the fantastic composition. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.
Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work, the multistory mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000
Large and impressive Eyvind Earle concept painting for Lady and the Tramp’s beloved ‘Bella Notte’ scene
1393. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Lady, Tramp, Tony, and Joe from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney
Studios, 1955) Magnificent original panoramic concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Lady and the Tramp, beautifully rendering the iconic ‘Bella Notte’ scene in the alleyway behind Tony’s Restaurant. The exquisite painting shows Lady and Tramp seated at the candlelit table as Tony and Joe serenade them during their romantic spaghetti supper. Accomplished in gouache on 21.5 x 9.25 artist’s board, neatly signed in the lower right corner in pink paint by Eyvind Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.
Though chiefly employed as a background artist, Eyvind Earle was also assigned to create concepts for Lady and the Tramp’s ‘Sequence 7’—otherwise known as the ‘Bella Notte’ scene. In accomplishing the task, he created almost 50 miniature concept sketches, and—as here evinced—several larger ones. He was a key contributor to the animation of the classic film, and would go on to serve as production designer for Sleeping Beauty. A quintessential Eyvind Earle masterwork for one of the most memorable scenes in the Disney canon. Starting Bid $1000
ing original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the evil sorceress Maleficent descending the curved stone staircase inside her castle. Earle’s keen sense of perspective is evident in the artwork, which is dominated by the shadowy stonework of the castle’s immense interior. Maleficent stands tall at the center of the scene, holding her wicked scepter. Using a constrained palette of grays and blacks—with delicate touches of greens and purples—Earle has rendered the artwork with the expertise of a master. Accomplished in gouache on 14 x 6 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in white paint by Eyvind Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.
Legendary Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. Starting Bid $500
Princess Aurora’s charming woodland cottage, conceived in an original Eyvind Earle concept painting for Sleeping Beauty
Gorgeous original panoramic concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the woodcutter’s cottage hidden in the forest, which serves as a safe haven for Princess Aurora and the three good fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. The pastoral woodland scene features the adorable thatch-roofed cottage tucked under a massive tree, with water wheel and footbridge over the river. Thick-trunked trees dominate the forest flora surrounding the cottage. Accomplished in gouache on 15 x 6.25 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in white paint by Eyvind Earle. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners.
Legendary Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. Starting Bid $500
1396. Chuck Jones Original Sketch of Bugs Bunny.
Highly desirable original sketch of Bugs Bunny by Chuck Jones, accomplished in pencil on an off-white 8.5 x 11 sheet of his vintage personal stationery, depicting Bugs Bunny emerging from a rabbit hole with carrot in hand and saying, “Eh-What’s up, Doc?*,” with the asterisk referring to “Doc Horwith.” Signed and inscribed below in pencil, “To Les and Pennie, with love-—from Bugs Bunny & Chuck Jones-1970.” In fine condition, with some faintly mottled toning. A superb sketch of Jones’s famous hare. Starting Bid $200
1397. Gary Gulliver, Tagg, and Lilliputians production key master background set-ups (2) from The Adven-
tures of Gulliver. (Hanna-Barbera Studios, 1968) Two original production key master background set-ups of Gary Gulliver, Tagg, and numerous Lilliputians from the television cartoon The Adventures of Gulliver, which shows both Gary and Tagg in the kingdom of Lilliput during wedding celebrations. The cels, which are both placed on beautiful hand-painted key master production backgrounds from the same film, feature images that measure 9.25 x 7 (Gary with Lilliputians) and 9 x 6.5 (Tagg with the small folk), and both mat openings measure 12 x 9.5. The set-ups are individually matted and framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 16.25. In overall fine condition. The consignor notes that both displays were hung in the main lobby of the HannaBarbera Prod. studio in 1968. Starting Bid $200
1398. Charles Schulz Signed Book with
Snoopy Sketch. Signed book: Good Grief: The Story of Charles M. Schulz. First edition. NY: Pharos Books, 1989. Hardcover with dust jacket, 6.25 x 9.25, 256 pages. Signed and inscribed on the first free end page in black felt tip, “For Phillip with every good wish, Charles M. Schulz,” who draws a wonderful sketch of Snoopy, Charlie Brown’s beloved pet dog, sitting obediently in a patch of grass. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
1399. Jeremy, Mrs. Brisby, and children limited edition cel from The Secret of NIMH signed by the film’s
producers. (Don Bluth Productions, 1982) Hand-painted limited edition cel featuring Jeremy, Mrs. Brisby, and children from The Secret of NIMH, numbered 1/100, signed in black felt tip by the film’s producers: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, and John Pomeroy. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 7.75 x 9.25, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. A desirable example of the first number (1) in a small edition of 100. Starting Bid $200
1400. Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr production cels from Yellow Sub-
marine. (King Features, 1968) Attractive original production cels of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr from the Beatles animated film Yellow Submarine, which shows the three musicians in excited full-length poses. The cels are placed on a color “LOVE” print background from the film. Character images measure 2.5 x 5 (Starr) and 4 x 6 (Lennon and McCartney), with a mat opening of 11.5 x 9.5. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 21.25 x 19.25. In fine condition, with some scuffs and marks to the frame. Starting Bid $200
1401. John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and ‘No. 3’ production cels from Yellow Submarine. (King
Features, 1968) Original production cel of John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr from the animated Beatles film Yellow Submarine, which shows the three musicians in half-length poses; the cel is placed on a color print key background that depicts them riding giant birds. Includes a production cel from the same film, which contains a large stylized image of a large number “3.” Both cels are slightly trimmed to 13.75 x 10 and 10.5 x 8.5. The Lennon, Harrison, and Starr images each approximately measure 1.25 x 1.25 and the “3” cel image measures 5.75 x 6.25. In overall very good to fine condition, with a few trivial marks and creases and staple holes to corners. Starting Bid $200
