A Brief History of the Walt Disney Studios

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present “A Brief History of the Walt Disney Studios”, an Exhibition and Auction. This one-of-a-kind auction examines the events and individuals that helped build the Walt Disney Studios and theme parks into what we know them as today. This auction contains remarkable artifacts from Walt’s early life, such as a stock certificate for Walt’s animation company “Laugh-O-Gram” Studios, as well as Walt Disney’s personal business card from his time working on the Oswald cartoons. This auction also contains such items as animators’ desks and furniture from the Walt Disney Studios, rare animation artwork from the 1920s up through the Disney Renaissance, original Disneyland props and artifacts, as well as the original brownline that Walt Disney first drew the boundary of Disneyland on. This remarkable auction contains nearly 600 items, and represents almost 100 years of creativity and imagination from the mind of Walt Disney and the employees of the Walt Disney Studios.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 18% Buyers Premium for payment by Cash, Cashiers Check, Money Order, or Bank Wire. 21% Buyers premium for payments made by Credit Card, Debit Card, or PayPal.
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Disneyland Summer 1959 Insert.421 - Disneyland Summer 1959 Insert.
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(Disneyland, 1959) A special Summer 1959 Disneyland newspaper insert featuring illustrations and information on the new attractions at the park. This
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First Anniversary Pictorial Newspaper Supplement.422 - First Anniversary Pictorial Newspaper Supplement.
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(Disneyland, 1956) A news supplement titled "Disneyland 1st Anniversary Souvenir Pictorial". This full-color souvenir supplement was sold ...
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Disneyland Summer '67 Guide Book.423 - Disneyland Summer '67 Guide Book.
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(Disneyland, 1967) A guidebook created for the Summer of 1967 to highlight the recent additions and changes at the park. This book features photos and
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Collection of 9 Issues of "Disney Times".424 - Collection of 9 Issues of "Disney Times".
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(Walt Disney Studios, 1979/80) A collection of 9 issues of "Disney Times" newspaper created between January 1979 and April 1980. These new...
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Main Street Trolley Operator's Hat.425 - Main Street Trolley Operator's Hat.
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(Disneyland, 1980s) A very rare hat used by Cast Members operating Disneyland's Main Street vehicles such as the iconic horse-drawn trolley. Thi...
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"The Walt Disney Story" Commemorative Plaque & Case.426 - "The Walt Disney Story" Commemorative Plaque & Case.
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(Disneyland, 1973) A very rare souvenir plaque housed within a faux hardcover book titled "The Walt Disney Story". These plaques were give...
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"Bambi" Eleanore Welborn Dish.427 - "Bambi" Eleanore Welborn Dish.
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(Eleanore Welborn, c.1950) A decorative ceramic dish created by Eleanore Welborn Art Productions and featuring imagery from Walt Disney's "...
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"Fantasia" Eleanore Welborn Plate.428 - "Fantasia" Eleanore Welborn Plate.
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(Eleanore Welborn, 1957) A very rare plate sold exclusively at Disneyland during the park's first few years. The plate, created by Eleanore Welb...
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Pair of "Fantasia" Hippo Figures.429 - Pair of "Fantasia" Hippo Figures.
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(Disneyland, c.1958) A pair of figures based on the Hippo from Disney's "Fantasia". These figures were originally sold at Disneyland, ...
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Set of 5 Disneyland Ceramic Items.430 - Set of 5 Disneyland Ceramic Items.
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(Disneyland, 1950s-60s) A very rare Disneyland ceramic set featuring a cobalt blue and gold color scheme with matching Disneyland crest imagery. The s
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Pair of Matching Disneyland Plates.431 - Pair of Matching Disneyland Plates.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A pair of green and white Disneyland plates featuring the various attractions and lands of the park. These rare plates measure 9
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Disneyland Logo Souvenir Ceramic Plate.432 - Disneyland Logo Souvenir Ceramic Plate.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A stylish ceramic plate featuring a vintage Disneyland logo in the center. The plate measures 6.25" in diameter and is in...
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Disneyland Souvenir Candy Dish.433 - Disneyland Souvenir Candy Dish.
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(Disneyland, c.1967) A colorful souvenir candy dish featuring stylized graphics of the different lands of the park. This item measures 5.25" in...
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Collection of (5) Disneyland Ceramic Souvenirs.434 - Collection of (5) Disneyland Ceramic Souvenirs.
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(Disneyland 1960s-70s) A set of (5) matching ceramic items featuring imagery of Sleeping Beauty Castle and Tinker Bell. This set includes a bowl with
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Disneyland 12-Sided Paperweight.435 - Disneyland 12-Sided Paperweight.
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(Disneyland, 1960s) A rare 12-sided paperweight featuring the various lands and attractions of the park. This paperweight measures 3" tall and ...
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Disneyland Souvenir Child's Apron.436 - Disneyland Souvenir Child's Apron.
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(Disneyland, c.1955) A souvenir apron from Disneyland featuring the "Mark Twain". The red fabric is printed with black and gold imagery an...
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Pair of Vintage Disneyland Decals.437 - Pair of Vintage Disneyland Decals.
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(Disneyland, c.1955-60) A pair of very early Disneyland decals featuring Mickey Mouse and Sleeping Beauty Castle. The decals are unused and on their o
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Boxed Set of (4) Disneyland Glass Trays.438 - Boxed Set of (4) Disneyland Glass Trays.
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(Disneyland, 1960s) A set of four miniature glass trays by Houze Art in their original box and wrapping. The trays feature several popular Disneyland
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Vintage Disneyland Lunchbox and Thermos.439 - Vintage Disneyland Lunchbox and Thermos.
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(Disneyland, c.1958) A fantastic early-park souvenir lunchbox with thermos. This metal lunchbox measures 7"x8" and 4" deep and still ...
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Donald Duck Squeaker Hat.440 - Donald Duck Squeaker Hat.
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(Disneyland, 1950s-60s) An early Donald Duck child's hat with working squeaker in its bill. The original Disneyland ribbon is still adhered to t...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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