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Comic Art & Animation
comic art and animation
Stunning first edition Fantasia book, signed by Disney during his visit to Buenos Aires
498. Walt Disney Signed Book. Signed book: Walt Disney’s Fantasia by Deems Taylor. First edition. NY: Simon and Schuster, 1940. Hardcover with dust jacket, 10 x 13, 158 pages. Prominently signed and inscribed on the title page in beautiful blue fountain pen, “To Robert Frazere, from Walt Disney, B.A. 1941.” Autographic condition: very good to fine, with scattered light foxing to the signed page. Book condition: VG-/VG, with moderate overall foxing (primarily to board extremities and endpapers), loose hinges, fraying to spine ends and staining to spine cloth, minor nicks and creasing to dust jacket edges, and a price-clipped front jacket flap.
Disney was in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1941 as part of a South American ‘goodwill tour’ sponsored by the government of the United States. Following the tour, Disney produced the films Saludos Amigos and The Three Caballeros, which were well received by critics and audiences alike. Starting Bid $300
Rare autograph of Disney’s father
500. Elias Disney Document Signed. Father (1859–1941) of Roy and Walt Disney. Partly-printed DS, one page, 8 x 3.25, February 5, 1917. Promissory note, in part: “Ninety Days after which I promise to pay to the order of The O-Zell Company Three Hundred Dollars at Chicago, Ills.” Signed at the conclusion by Elias Disney. In fine condition. Originally from the estate of Ruth Disney Beecher, Walt’s sister and the youngest child of Elias and Flora Disney. Walt’s father Elias Disney began investing in the O-Zell Company in 1912, and eventually moved back to Chicago to work for them in 1917. Originally, the O-Zell Company was a jelly-canning factory that also bottled apple juice; Elias planned to convert it to producing and bottling soft drinks. Walt Disney worked at the O-Zell factory before joining the Red Cross Ambulance Corps in World War I. The autograph of the Disney family patriarch is far rarer than that of his son. Starting Bid $200
507. Popeye production key master background set-up from Olive’s Sweepstake Ticket. (Fleischer Studios, 1941) Fantastic original production cel and master production background featuring Popeye from Olive’s $weep$take Ticket, which shows Popeye as he attempts to retrieve Olive Oyl’s winning sweepstakes ticket from the end of a flag pole high above the city. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a terrific hand-painted production background from the same film. Image measures 5.25 x 3.25 (Popeye and pole), with a mat opening of 15.25 x 12. Cloth-matted to an overall size of 21.25 x 18. In fine condition, with some slight lifting to paint on Popeye. Starting Bid $300
510. Mickey Mouse production drawing
from Plane Crazy. (Walt Disney Studios, 1928) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Plane Crazy, showing the wide-eyed mouse in his plane’s cockpit. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “346” in the lower right. Image measures 1.75 x 1.5. In fine condition. Plane Crazy was extremely significant in the history of animation, as it marked the creation of Mickey Mouse. The short was codirected by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, with Iwerks serving as the main animator. Plane Crazy was a silent film and given a test screening to a theater audience, but failed to pick up a distributor; later in 1928 Disney released Steamboat Willie as a very successful sound cartoon, which is generally considered Mickey’s debut despite being made after Plane Crazy. Starting Bid $200
511. Flip the Frog layout drawing by Ub Iwerks from
Spooks. (Ub Iwerks Studio, 1932) Original layout drawing by Ub Iwerks featuring Flip the Frog from Spooks, showing the frog seated at a table with a human skeleton and looking down at the skeleton of a dog. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Total image measures 12 x 9, filling almost the entire page. In fine condition. Iwerks was a pioneering animator and early partner of Walt Disney, with whom he co-created Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse. Starting Bid $200
512. Mickey and Minnie Mouse production drawing
from Touchdown Mickey. (Walt Disney Studios, 1932) Original production drawing featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse from Touchdown Mickey, which shows a bruised Mickey just moments after planting a muddy smooch on Minnie at the end of the short. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper marked “72” in the lower right corner. Image measures 7.5 x 6.5. In fine condition, with a faint box of toning from prior display. Starting Bid $200
513. Mickey Mouse production drawings from The Mail Pilot. (Walt Disney Studios, 1933) Exceptional pair of detailed original production drawings featuring Mickey Mouse from The Mail Pilot, showing him in his aviator’s gear atop the ‘skeleton’ of his airmail plane. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, marked “165” and “190” in the lower corners. Each image measures about 11 x 5. In overall fine condition. Starting Bid $200
Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cels of Doc, Sneezy, and Bashful from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. The cels have been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Images measure 3 x 4.5 (Doc) and 4 x 4 (Sneezy and Bashful), with a mat opening of 7.5 x 7. The piece has the Courvoisier penciled caption and encircled Walt Disney Productions “Original WDP” stamp below mat opening. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 16 x 16. In fine condition, with some lifting to the paint in Doc’s hat. Starting Bid $300
515. Wicked Witch production drawing from Snow
White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Brilliant original production drawing of the Wicked Witch from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, depicting the diabolical old hag holding her basket of poisoned apples. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “430” in the upper right corner. Image measures 6 x 5.75. In fine condition. A deliciously evil pose of the classic Disney villain. Starting Bid $200
516. 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. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a woodgrain background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale, with reverse bearing an affixed Walt Disney Enterprises label stating that this is an “Original Work from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Image measures 2.75 x 3.25, with a mat opening of 5.25 x 5.5. Matted to an overall size of 12 x 14, with the lower right corner bearing a “W.D.E.” copyright blindstamp; reverse of the cardboard backing retains the Courvoisier label. In fine condition, with some staining to lower left corner of mat. Starting Bid $200
(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, which depicts the good-hearted cricket dressed as the tramp from early in the film. The cel is placed on a special hand-painted background of a wooden door and sill. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a larger cel, which measures 10.25 x 12. The Jiminy image measures 1.5 x 3.5. In fine condition. An attractive depiction of Pinocchio’s trusted sidekick that’s highlighted by its strong colors and beautiful backdrop. Starting Bid $200
Conceptual painting of Jiminy Cricket from the magical start of Pinocchio
519. Jiminy Cricket concept painting from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original concept painting of Jiminy Cricket from Pinocchio, which shows the goodhearted cricket dressed as a tramp and emerging from a smoking pipe near the start of the film. Jiminy’s expression is in keeping with the scene, which takes place at the very moment the Blue Fairy comes into the house, addresses Geppetto, and brings life to Pinocchio. To his astonishment, the cricket chirps: ‘As I live and breathe, a Fairy!’ Accomplished in gouache on 9.25 x 6.75 on artist board. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 21 x 18.5. In fine condition. An outstanding concept art piece from a famous and memorable Disney moment. Starting Bid $500
521. Pinocchio and Cossack puppets production cel from
Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Rare original production cel of Pinocchio and a group of Cossack marionettes from Pinocchio, which shows the boy-puppet surrounded by several strung soldier puppets during the memorable ‘I’ve Got No Strings’ musical sequence. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Total character image measures 7.55 x 8, which fills the entirety of the mat opening. Matted to an overall size of 13.75 x 14.5. The piece has half of the original Disney Courvoisier Galleries label on the reverse. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
523. Pinocchio production drawing from Pinocchio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Excellent original production drawing of the title character from Pinocchio, which shows the boy puppet kneeling in a state of transformation, with his head now sprouting a pair of large donkey ears. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper marked “5” and stamped in the lower right: “Prod. 2003, Seq. 9.1, Scene 32.” Image measures 4.5 x 4.5. In fine condition, with light creasing and a dab of paint to right edge. Starting Bid $200
524. Art Riley painting inspired by Bambi. (Walt Disney Studios, circa 1940s-1950s) Original painting by Disney background painter Art Riley inspired by Bambi, accomplished in gouache on 14 x 11 artist’s board. Attractively rendered in hues of pink and purple, the scene shows a herd of deer on a riverbank alongside some ducks and ducklings. Signed in the lower right corner in paint, “Art Riley.” Reverse bears Riley’s address label and is stamped “The Estate of Art Riley.” In fine condition.
For over 30 years, Arthur ‘Art’ Riley (1911–1998) was a background painter on all the Walt Disney classic animated features— including background watercolors for Cinderella, Pinocchio, and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. He was also a member of the California Water Color Society and American Water Color Society, and exhibited his fine art nationwide. Starting Bid $200
Awesome depiction of the iconic Disney castle, brought to life for Cinderella by the brilliant Mary Blair
526. Mary Blair concept painting from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Stunning original concept painting by Mary Blair for Cinderella, which depicts her horse-drawn carriage as it winds its way to the walled gate of the Prince’s magnificent castle. With contrasts of light and dark, Blair renders the scene with a brilliant sense of awe and the unknown, as the looming castle and its illuminated courtyard serves as an undeniably intimidating sight for Cinderella. With spots of shadow and bouncing light, piercing spires and a robust stonework frame, the castle itself takes on a unique almost sentient visage under the night’s glowing full moon. Accomplished in tempera on 9.75 x 8.25 artist’s board, which is mounted and matted to an overall size of 14.25 x 13.25. In fine condition, with tack holes to borders. Starting Bid $1000
529. Amos production cel and custom background
set-up from Ben and Me. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel and custom background set-up featuring Amos from Ben and Me, showing the little mouse dressed in his colonial attire on a cobblestone street in Philadelphia. The cel is placed on a custom hand-painted background. Character image measures 3 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 9.75 x 7.75. Framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 21.5 x 20. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
530. Amos production cel and custom background
set-up from Ben and Me. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel and custom background set-up featuring Amos from Ben and Me, showing the little mouse dressed in his colonial attire against a wooden floor. The cel is placed on a custom hand-painted background. Character image measures 3 x 3.5, with a mat opening of 9.75 x 7.75. Framed with an engraved plaque to an overall size of 21.5 x 20. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
531. Captain Hook production cel from Peter Pan. (Walt Disney Studios, 1953) Original production cel featuring Captain Hook from Peter Pan, showing the one-handed Neverland pirate in a three-quarter-length pose aboard the Jolly Roger. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a matching hand-painted background. Image measures 6.25 x 8.75, with overall dimensions of 15 x 11. In fine condition, with a small area of paint lifting to his hair. A large and vibrantly colored depiction of Captain Hook with a matching pirate ship background. Starting Bid $200
An evening stroll prior to the ‘Bella Notte’ sequence
532. Lady and Tramp production cels and production background from Lady and the Tramp. (Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original production cels and production background from Lady and the Tramp, which shows the two title pooches strolling across a lantern-lit sidewalk at night. The cels are placed on an attractive production master background of the city at night prior to the classic ‘Bella Notte’ sequence. Character images measure 2 x 2.75 (Lady) and 2.5 x 3.75 (Tramp), with overall dimensions of 17.25 x 13.5. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. In fine condition. Starting Bid $500
Rescuing Princess Aurora in this signed Eyvind Earle key master background set-up
535. Eyvind Earle signed production key master background set-up of Prince Philip, Fauna, Flora, and Mer-
ryweather from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Sensational original production key master background set-up from the Oscar-nominated Disney classic animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. This scene, which is highlighted by a hand-painted Eyvind Earle master background, who signed in the lower right corner in blue paint, shows Prince Philip only moments after surviving his epic battle with the evil Maleficent in her enormous black dragon form, being led by the three good fairies—Flora, Fauna and Merryweather—up the castle staircase and to the bedroom of the sleeping Princess Aurora. While the cels themselves are exceptionally bright, the stunning Earle background takes center stage with its impressive attention to detail, namely with its focus to texture and lighting. The images measure 5 x 5.75 (Philip) and 4.25 x .75 (Fauna, Flora, and Merryweather and their sparkling special effects), and the background measures a remarkable 28 x 11.25. Attractively triplematted and framed to an overall size of 38 x 21. In fine condition, with a trivial, tiny area of raised paint to Philip’s leg. Starting Bid $2500
Enchanting panoramic Earle background for Sleeping Beauty, accented by a beautiful cel of Briar Rose
537. Eyvind Earle production background and Briar Rose production cel from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Magnificent original production cels and production panoramic background from the Oscar-nominated Disney classic Sleeping Beauty. The woodland scene shows Briar Rose walking in the forest with her basket, a pair of rabbits poking out from two large boots, two onlooking chipmunks, and a trio of fluttering birds. 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 that is gorgeously rendered, with impressive detail and color given to all aspects of the woods. The cel images are trimmed to sizes of 5.5 x 8.5 (Rose) 5 x 5.5 (rabbits), and 1.25 x 1.5 (chipmunks); the background measures a remarkable 15.5 x 12.5. Matted to an overall size of 21.5 x 18. In fine condition. Starting Bid $1000
Large full-length cel of Maleficent on an Earl panoramic background
538. Eyvind Earle pan production background and production cel of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty.
(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cel and panorama master background featuring Maleficent from the Oscarnominated Disney classic Sleeping Beauty. The scene depicts the sorceress in an exquisite full-length pose with scepter and flowing cloak as she emerges from the interior of her gargantuan castle. The cel has been trimmed to image and applied to a vivid hand-painted production master pan background attributed to Eyvind Earle and his staff. Maleficent measures 10.75 x 7.75, with overall dimensions of 30 x 12.5; the background is removably corner-mounted to an overall size of 35.5 x 18.25. In fine condition.
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. A completely painted Earle background is extremely rare as his time as a background painter was very limited. His stylistic influence is readily apparent throughout this feature film referred to by Walt Disney as the ‘height of color.’ Starting Bid $1500
Maleficent as the black dragon—Earle brings the Disney villainess to brilliant, terrifying life
539. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the sorceress Maleficent as a dragon soaring high above her ancient castle. In true Earle form, the scene is deftly and vividly realized, depicting the film’s arch villainess in her most powerful form—a gigantic black dragon. With wings spread like knife points, the immense creature is rendered high against a glowing green sky, peering downward for Prince Philip as she glides over tower and steeple and the reach of her kingdom’s thorny vines. Accomplished in gouache on 21 x 8.25 artist’s board, with Earle signing in black paint in the lower right corner. Archivally mounted and framed to an overall size of 30 x 17.5. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. 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 $1000
Earle creates a horse-drawn journey to the iconic castle of Sleeping Beauty
540. Eyvind Earle concept painting of the Coach and Castle from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Wonderful original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, which portrays the Royal coach as it makes its way to the distant castle of King Stefan and Queen Leah. Earle imbues the scene with a vivid and dreamlike quality, contrasting the transition from forest to open space with a brilliant light and dark contrast. The central coach, with its trumpeting riders and galloping horses, lends soul and life to the scene, as does the high setting sun placed directly above the mountainous faraway castle. The lushness of the painting is likewise not to be ignored, with Earle, as he is wont to do, adding an array of his trademark trees and bushes to fill out the scene into a complete and engrossing fairy tale vista. Accomplished in gouache on 10 x 5 artist’s board, with Earle signing in purple paint in the lower right corner. Archivally mounted and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 18 x 13.25. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Starting Bid $500
541. Maleficent production drawing from
Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Magnificent original production drawing of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty, which shows the evil sorceress holding her scepter in a huge full-length pose. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 20 x 12.5 animation paper marked “Fin. 32.” Image measures an impressive 15.5 x 9.5. In fine condition, with a small tear to upper right corner, which could be easily matted out. Starting Bid $200
542. Briar Rose production drawing from Sleeping
Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production drawing featuring Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty, showing her with a basket on the eve of her 16th birthday. In this scene, she explains to her forest friends: ‘I fooled them. I have met someone.’ Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked with “121” and an animator’s timing chart in the lower right corner. Image measures 3.5 x 6.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
543. Marc Davis production drawing of Briar Rose
from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production drawing by famed Disney animator Marc Davis of Briar Rose from Sleeping Beauty, which shows the Disney princess in a lovely three-quarter-length pose. Accomplished in graphite on 11.5 x 9 animation paper that is signed in the lower right by Davis. Image measures 4.25 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 11.5 x 9. Triple-matted and framed with a plaque to an overall size of 22 x 19.5. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Georgetown Frame Shoppe. Starting Bid $200
101 Dalmatians. (Walt Disney Studios, 1961) Beautiful original hand-painted pan production background by noted Disney color stylist and background artist Walt Peregoy for the classic film 101 Dalmatians. The background shows a vibrant row of multicolored houses, several trees with colorful autumn leaves, and the high-reaching steeple of a church against a bright blue sky. Accomplished in gouache on 30.25 x 11 artist paper, with setup including its original matching 33 x 10.5 Xerox line overlay marked “Outskirt of Town” in the lower right corner; the overlay brings the scene to life with its added lined detail and dimension. Matted to an overall size of 35. x 15.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
545. Robin Hood and Little John production key master background set-up from Robin Hood. (Walt Disney Studios, 1973) Original production key master background set-up featuring Robin Hood and Little John from Robin Hood, which depicts the pair dressed up as fortune tellers before robbing Prince John at the start of the film. The cels are placed on a beautiful hand-painted production background from the same film, a lush and detailed view of a dirt road in Sherwood Forest. Character images measure 2.5 x 3.25 (Robin) and 2.75 x 2.5 (Little John), with a mat opening of 14.5 x 10.25. Double-matted to an overall size of 19.75 x 15.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
546. Trigger and archery target production key master
background set-up from Robin Hood. (Walt Disney Studios, 1973) Original production key master background set-up featuring Trigger and an archery target from Robin Hood, which shows the vulture guardsman standing with his long axe in front of a large archery target. The cel is placed on a hand-painted production background from the same film: a backdrop for the film’s memorable archery tournament. Images measure 3 x 7 (Trigger) and 5.75 x 6.5 (target), with a mat opening of 14.5 x 10. Double-matted to an overall size of 20.5 x 16. In fine condition, with some missing paint to rear of target. Starting Bid $200
547. Ken Anderson concept painting from The
Rescuers. (Walt Disney Studios, 1977) Original concept painting for The Rescuers by Disney art director Ken Anderson, showing a river boat on fire in Devil’s Bayou, Louisiana. Accomplished in gouache on 8 x 5.5 artist’s board. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 11. In fine condition. Ken Anderson (1909–1993) served as an art director and writer at Walt Disney Studios for over 40 years, playing key roles in the creation of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, 101 Dalmatians, and The Jungle Book. One of his last films, The Rescuers, began its development in 1962 and was finally released in 1977. Starting Bid $200
549. Taran, Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch production key master background set-up from The Black Cauldron.
(Walt Disney Studios, 1985) Original production key master background set-up featuring Taran, Orddu, Orwen, and Orgoch from The Black Cauldron. The cels are placed on a hand-painted production master background from the same film. Character images measure 5 x 5 (Taran) and 6.25 x 9.25 (witches), with overall dimensions of 16 x 12.5. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. The Taran cel bears a silver Walt Disney Productions seal to the lower left corner. In very good to fine condition, with noticeable paint separation to Taran, instances of haloing to Taran and Orddu, and the background, which bears tack holes to corners, is difficult to see due to the cloudiness of the overlapping cels. Starting Bid $200
550. Marc Davis (5) character studies and concept drawings from The Black Cauldron. (Walt Disney Studios, 1985) Group of five original concept drawings and character studies by Marc Davis for the animated fantasy film The Black Cauldron, each accomplished in graphite on sheets of 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, with Davis signing each in the lower right corner. Includes the following characters: the creature Gurgi; the pig Hen Wen; the fairy folk King Eidilleg and his right-hand man Doli; Creeper (fighting with the Horned King’s dog over a bone); and the three witches Orddu, Orwen and Orgoch. The majority of drawings bear names and notes. In overall fine condition. From the Joe Hale Collection. Starting Bid $200
551. Basil and Dawson production cel and background from The Great Mouse Detective. (Walt Disney Studios, 1986) Attractive original production cel and background featuring Basil and Dawson from The Great Mouse Detective, which shows the two crime-solving mice discussing business matters in Basil’s apartment. The cels are laminated and placed on a handpainted preliminary background from the same film. Character images measure 8.25 x 7.75 (Basil) and 6.25 x 7 (Dawson), with overall dimensions of 16.75 x 12.5. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower left. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
552. Marc Davis concept artwork for The Hedgehog’s
Septet. (Walt Disney Studios/Landmark Entertainment, 1987) Beautifully rendered original concept artwork by famed Disney animator Marc Davis for a proposed theme park in Valencia, California. The scene is entitled “The Hedgehog’s Septet,” and it shows the referenced hedgehog playing the upright bass and surrounded by other animal musicians, such as a dog, cat, badger, donkey, fox, and porcupine. Accomplished in ink and watercolor on 16.5 x 13.75 artist paper, which is signed in the lower right, “Marc Davis, 87.” Framed to an overall size of 18.25 x 15.5. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200
553. David Jonas concept background painting from
Oliver & Company. (Walt Disney Studios, 1988) Rare preliminary background concept painting for Oliver & Company. Accomplished in gouache on 14 x 11.25 artist board by noted feature film production artist and Disney background painter David Jonas, who paints a beautifully detailed scene of a New York City harbor, replete with docks, tanker ship, seagulls, buoy, and the silhouette of distant buildings. In fine condition. From the Joe Hale Collection. Starting Bid $200
554. Mickey Mouse and the Prince production cel and production background from The Prince and
the Pauper. (Walt Disney Studios, 1990) Attractive original production cel and background of Mickey Mouse and the Prince from the Disney featurette The Prince and the Pauper, which shows the two characters in amusing full-length poses. The cel is placed on a preliminary production background of the Prince’s bedroom. Pauper Mickey measures 2.5 x 4.25 and Prince Mickey measures 3.75 x 5, with overall dimensions of 17.25 x 14. Double-matted to an overall size of 20 x 16. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Company seal to lower right. In fine condition. A desirable and very displayable setup. Starting Bid $200 Were Wonderful Days. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1934) Original production background featuring the fairground from Those Were Wonderful Days, showing a barrel and mug with a “Free Beer” sign hanging above. Set in 1898, the cartoon offers a nostalgic look at the United States at the turn of the century, leading up to the annual Fourth of July celebration at the local fairground. Accomplished in pen and ink on an 11.25 x 9.5 sheet, affixed to a slightly larger mount. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
555. Piano production background from Pagan Moon. (Warner Brothers Studios, 1932) Original production background featuring the underwater piano from Pagan Moon. In the Merrie Melodies short, a native island boy sings ‘Pagan Moon’ to his sweetheart, playing various instruments alongside animal friends before eventually diving into the ocean to find the submerged piano. Accomplished in pen and ink on a 12 x 10 sheet, marked “Scene 20” along the bottom and stamped
556. Fairground production background from Those
“MM1 6” in the lower right. In fine condition. Starting Bid $300
559. Jonny Quest complete storyboard from the episode The Werewolf of the
Timberland. (Hanna-Barbera, 1964) Original complete 50-page hand-drawn storyboard for the Jonny Quest cartoon The Werewolf of the Timberland, the 17th episode of the first season, which aired on January 7, 1965. The storyboard contains 50 pages and a total of 464 drawings, with the majority annotated. Each storyboard page is accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12.5 x 10.5 animation paper, expertly tipped into a leather-bound presentation book, 13.75 x 10.75, with gilt titling to front cover: “Hanna Barbera’s The Werewolf of The Timberland, 1956-1957”; it’s unknown why the date on the binding is several years prior to the actual production of this episode. In fine condition, with expected wear from use. Starting Bid $200
Rare key master set-up from The Flintstones’ second season
560. Barney and Betty Rubble key master background set-up from The Flintstones. (Hanna-Barbera Studios, 1961) Fantastic original production key master background set-up featuring Barney and Betty Rubble from The Flintstones episode ‘Social Climbers’ (Season Two, Episode 10), showing them in their home with their prehistoric bone-phone. The cel is placed on a hand-painted key master production background. Cel images measure 2.25 x 4.25 (Barney), 2.75 x 4.25 (Betty), and 1.5 x 2.25 (telephone and cord), with a mat opening of 12 x 9. Framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 16.5. In fine condition. A scarce key master set-up from an early Flintstones cartoon—just the 38th overall episode, it premiered November 17, 1961. Starting Bid $200
