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(1) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Mickey and the Seal gouache on celluloid, 4 2/4 x 3, 3 1/2 x 3 1/4 Since 1930 Pluto has been Mickey Mouse’s main companion, yet over the years he has temporarily adopted a succession of pets, including a kangaroo, elephant, parrot and kitten. Here is a handsome set of cels of Mickey and the last of that line of co-stars from the Academy Award—nominated cartoon. Cel of Mickey Mouse trimmed to 10 x 11, seal trimmed to outline of the figure; framed. Very Fine ($1,000
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(2) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Robin Hood 1973 gouache on celluloid, 6 1/2 x 3, 6 3/4 x 6 1/2 "Mummy always did like Richard best," laments Prince John, and takes comfort in his ever-handy pacifier in this quintessential portrait cel. Paired with an equally amusing portrait cel of his supercilious counselor, Sir Hiss. Cels are laminated. Untrimmed; matted. Very Fine + (2) ($1,000 — $1,500)
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(3) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Mail Pilot 1933 pencil on animation sheet, 3 x 11 1/4 The early 1930s were Mickey Mouse’s adventurous years, when he sailed to tropical islands, rescued Pluto from a mad scientist, played a cowboy in the American West, and served as the dedicated carrier of the U.S. mail. This animation drawing of the intrepid pilot is from his battle in the sky with his old nemesis Pete. Matted. Very Fine ($600 — $900 |
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(4) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Pinocchio 1940 pencil and watercolor on animation sheet, 8 3/4 x 11 1/2 Puppeteer and sculptor Bob Jones worked in Joe Grant’s Character Model Department from 1938 to 1942. He left Disney in 1942, then returned in 1954 as a consultant to contribute to the development of Disneyland. Much of his time in the Character Model Dept. was spent creating three-dimensional models for use in visualizing and animating characters and objects. Two views of a sailboat for the escape from Monstro (it became a raft in the film) are shown in this original design drawing that is accompanied by two black-and-white, 41Ž2 x 61Ž2 photographs of the model Jones built. Note Cleo’s goldfish bowl shown in the drawings and that the model is set on a pivot, no doubt to allow simulation of it rocking on the waves. Corner pin holes and light handling of art. Matted. Fine + (3) ($200 — $400) |
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(5) WALT DISNEY STUDIO The Sword in the Stone 1963 gouache on celluloid, 5 1/2 x 6 1/4 Merlin’s familiar, Archimedes–one could never call him a pet–advises young Wart in this nice set of portrait cels from the Disney feature based on the classic children’s book by T.H. White. Cels are set over a blue backing board in mat with label on back as originally sold at Disneyland. Cels trimmed to 8 x 10; matted. Very fine + ($500 — $700) |
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(6) WALT DISNEY STUDIO The Jungle Book 1967 gouache on celluloid, 5 1/4 x 8 1/4 A handsome, near-full figure cel of Bagheera, the panther devoted to Mowgli’s best interests. A scarce character in cel art. Untrimmed; matted. Very Fine + ($500 — $800) |
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(7) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Lady and the Tramp 1955 pencil on animation sheet, 8 1/4 x 5 1/4, 5 3/4 x 5 1/2 The rough animation drawings of the 1950s features tend to be more detailed and finished than those of earlier days. Perhaps it is because in that decade the Studio switched from cleaning up the rough drawings to making a completely separate set of final animation drawings based on the roughs. Here are two fine "rough" animation drawings of Lady and Tramp that demonstrate how attractive such drawings can be. Minor edge wear and darkening. Matted. Very Fine (2) ($700 — $1,000)
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(8) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Fun and Fancy Free 1947 red, green and black pencil on animation sheet, 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 "Well, of course, if you can’t do a fly…why, uh…" Mickey Mouse twirls his tail nonchalantly as he tricks Willie the Giant into becoming a teeny, tiny fly. This scene was animated by master Mickey artist Fred Moore. Minor edge creasing. Matted. Very Fine ($400 — $600)
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(9) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Fantasia 1940 pastel on black animation sheet, 7 1/4 x 7 Usually concept or inspirational art produced in the development of an animated film is used to explore emotions or to set a mood, with the final look of the film often appearing quite different. A rare exception is the beautiful pastel art created in development of Fantasia’s Nutcracker Suite, for which Disney’s artists achieved a similar textured finish in the final cel art. Here is a handsome pastel image of three thistle dancers from the Russian Dance sequence. Included is Courvoisier Galleries’ label of authenticity that states, in part: "This is an original story sketch from the Walt Disney Studios, created in the production of Walt Disney’s Fantasia. This is one of a limited number of drawings. Only 1 are [sic] available in this group of Ballet of the Flowers." Margin pin holes. Framed. Very Fine ($1,200 — $1,600) |
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(10) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Fun and Fancy Free 1947 gouache on celluloid, 5 x 4 1/4 Bongo, the circus bear, has been struck by Cupid’s arrow in this charming full figure cel from the animated segment based on Sinclair Lewis’ story. Slight surface wear to cel. Cel trimmed to 7 x 8 1/4; framed. Very Fine ($400 — $600) |
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(11) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Ferdinand the Bull 1938 gouache on celluloid, 5 1/4 x 3 1/2 cels, 7 x 7 overall Friend of butterflies and lover of flowers, the gentle Ferdinand is seen in a handsome portrait cel from Disney’s animated telling of Munro Leaf’s famous story. Cels of Ferdinand and the butterfly are mounted on a complementary painted background and set in the original mat inscribed "Ferdinand" and embossed "©W.D.P." at lower right as prepared by Disney for Courvoisier Galleries. There are two authenticating labels are on the back. Light discoloration of background from glue. Cels trimmed to outline of figures; framed. Fine + ($1,200 — $1,600) |
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(12) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Ferdinand the Bull 1938 gouache on celluloid, 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 cels, 10 1/2 x 8 1/2overall Blissfully ignorant of the humiliating encounter to come, the proud matador admires a bouquet of flowers as his audience cheers. Disney’s artists playfully designed this character to resemble their boss. The cels are mounted to a complementary painted background with two authenticating labels on the back as prepared at the Disney Studio for Courvoisier Galleries. Art is in the original mat inscribed "From ‘The Story of Ferdinand.’" Slight discoloration of paint; in excellent condition. Cels trimmed to outlines of figures; framed. Very Fine ($1,200 — $1,600) |
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(13) WALT DISNEY STUDIO / FRANK THOMAS The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad 1949 red and black pencil on animation sheet, 7 1/2 x 7 including signature This lively and expressive full figure animation drawing of J. Thaddeus Toad is signed by Frank Thomas, animator of the scene and one of Walt Disney’s "Nine Old Men." Matted. Very Fine ($400 — $600) |
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(14) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Donald’s Nephews 1938 colored pencil on story sheets, size ranges: 4 x 5 1/2 — 5 x 6 Huey, Dewey and Louie first appeared in 1938’s Donald’s Nephews, and they have pestered their Unca Donald for over sixty years. Six polished story sketches depict artist’s ideas for scenes in their debut cartoon. Five feature Donald, one his three nephews. Margin and corner pin holes. Unframed. Fine — Very Fine (6) ($800 — $1,200)
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(15) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Alice in Wonderland 1951 gouache on celluloid, 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 The Walrus’ companion and chief cook–the hapless (and ultimately hungry) Carpenter–is depicted in this handsome full figure cel. Untrimmed; matted. Very Fine + ($400 — $600) |
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(16) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Pinocchio 1940 black and blue pencil on animation sheet, 7 x 7 "Weren’t you afraid?" gently queries the Blue Fairy, as Pinocchio tells her he met two big monsters on the way to school. A beautifully detailed drawing, capturing not only her individual eyelashes but also the gleam in her eye and positioning of her mouth for her dialogue. A note to the ink and paint artist in the upper right corner of the sheet calls attention to the details of her tongue and teeth. Matted. Very Fine ($700 — $1,000) |
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(17) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Sleeping Beauty 1959 gouache on celluloid, 9 x 6 1/4 Her smile, cool demeanor and elegant beauty cannot mask the evil intent behind all she does: a first-rate pose of Maleficent, the wicked fairy, is seen in a full and untrimmed Technirama cel from Disney’s great animated feature. Split and few small areas of paint separation from cel in cowl. Untrimmed; framed. Fine + ($2,000 — $3,000)
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No jpeg images. No image in the book to reference. (18) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Donald’s Lucky Day 1939 gouache on celluloid, 7 x 4 1/2 In this classic cartoon, Donald Duck plays the messenger boy whose Friday the 13th day of mishaps culminates in his handling of the explosive package he is seen balancing on one finger in this splendid full figure cel. The cartoon was released on Friday, January 13, 1939. Included is the Disneyana Shop at Disneyland certificate of authenticity dated 1977. Few small splits in paint and areas of paint separation from cel. Untrimmed; framed. Fine ($1,500 — $2,000) |
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(19) WALT DISNEY STUDIO The Jungle Book 1967 gouache on celluloid, 5 3/4 x 4 1/2 There’s no doubt about the affection between these two, especially in this charming full figure cel of the "jungle bum" and his little buddy, from the sequence in which Baloo and Bagheera rescue Mowgli from King Louie. Cel trimmed to 12 x 16; framed. Very Fine + ($1,000 — $1,500) |
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(20) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Fantasia 1940 colored pencil on paper, 5 1/4 x 2 1/2 Trimmed from a larger sheet and mounted to black velvet paper, this detailed original concept drawing or character study of a flower dancer for The Nutcracker Suite was prepared for sale through Courvoisier Galleries. The velvet sheet bears the "WDP" monogram stamp on front and "Copyright Walt Disney Productions / All Rights Reserved" stamp on back. Pin holes at very edge of velvet sheet do not affect art. Matted. Very Fine ($400 — $600) |
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(21) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Fantasia 1940 colored pencil on paper, 5 x 3 1/2 The lovely purple, green and yellow flower ballerina was created in development of characters or a scene for Disney’s nature ballet, The Nutcracker Suite. The art was carefully trimmed to near the outline and mounted to a black velvet sheet by Courvoisier Galleries. The velvet sheet bears the "WDP" monogram stamp at lower left. Slight discoloration of art in dress. Matted. Very Fine ($400 — $600) |
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No jpeg images. No image in the book to reference. (22) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Peter Pan 1953 red, green and black pencil on animation sheet, 8 3/4 x 11 1/2 This large-image animation drawing of Captain Hook is from the scene animated by Wolfgang Reitherman in which the vengeful pirate pursues Peter Pan into the rigging of his ship during their final battle. Studio production stamp at lower left. Matted. Very Fine ($500 — $700) |
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(23) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Lady and the Tramp 1955 gouache on celluloid, 9 x 6 3/4 This classic image expresses perfectly the devious personalities of Si and Am, as well as their relationship with their doting, gullible mistress, Aunt Sarah. Cel trimmed to 10 x 9; framed. Very Fine + ($1,800 — $2,200)
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(24) WALT DISNEY STUDIO / FRANK THOMAS Robin Hood 1973 blue and black pencil on animation sheet, 9 x 5 including signature Cute full figure animation drawing of that would-be master archer, Skippy Bunny. Signed by directing animator Frank Thomas. Matted. Very Fine ($200 — $300) |
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(25) WALT DISNEY STUDIO Dumbo 1941 blue and black pencil on animation sheet, 6 3/4 x 8 1/2 including signature From their show-stopping number, "When I See An Elephant Fly," comes this superb animation drawing of Dandy (Jim) Crow scat-dancing with Glasses Crow. Animator Ward Kimball created this brief, brilliant set piece to Ned Washington’s pun-filled lyrics. Signed in red pen by Ward Kimball. Unframed. Very Fine ($600 — $900) |
