A Historic Journey Through The Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A Historic Journey Through the Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland, our latest exhibition and auction of over 900 Disney artifacts. The collection includes many one-of-a-kind and exceptionally rare items from the history of both the Disney Studio and Disney Parks. Highlights of the Walt Disney Studios include an original production background from the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon "Ozzy of the Mounted," the original artwork for a 1932 Mickey Mouse comic strip, a Gustaf Tenggren layout drawing for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, an original Walt Disney Studios animator's desk, original Mary Blair concept paintings, rare animator's maquettes, Walt Disney autographs, and much more.

Highlights from the Disney Parks include a large entrance "Welcome" sign from Disneyland, a wooden sign from a Jungle Cruise boat, silkscreened attraction posters, an original Pirates of the Caribbean concept painting by Marc Davis, an original Sleeping Beauty Castle concept by Eyvind Earle, an original It's a Small World concept by Mary Blair, pre-opening Tomorrowland concept drawings by Herb Ryman, and much more.

Ahead of the May 14-15 auction weekend, we hope you will stop in to see the curated exhibit of these rare Disney artifacts between April 18th and May 11th. More information to come.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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Frontierland Shooting Gallery Moose Target.601 - Frontierland Shooting Gallery Moose Target.
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(Disneyland, c.1962-82) A moose-shaped target from the Frontierland Shooting Gallery. The metallic target measures 6" tall and 5.25" long....
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g**********8 for (2,000.00 + 420.00BP) = 2,420.00
 
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Walt Disney Testing Indian War Canoe Display Photo.602 - Walt Disney Testing Indian War Canoe Display Photo.
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(Disneyland, c.2010s) A photo of Walt Disney and senior staff members testing an Indian War Canoe a month before opening. The photo was likely made fo
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********d.. for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Frontierland Concept Art Print.603 - Frontierland Concept Art Print.
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(Disneyland, c.1990s) A concept art print depicting Imagineer Herb Ryman's Frontierland Waterfront concept. The concept includes several feature...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*******e for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Disneyland Hotel Golden Horseshoe Concept Art Print.604 - Disneyland Hotel Golden Horseshoe Concept Art Print.
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(Disneyland Hotel, c.2000s) A Disneyland Hotel framed concept art print of Sam McKim's envisioning of Slue-Foot Sue's Golden Horseshoe Saloo...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j********d for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Disneyland River Belle Terrace Menu.605 - Disneyland River Belle Terrace Menu.
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(Disneyland, c.1999) A River Belle Terrace restaurant menu. The two-sided menu features breakfast, lunch, and dinner options in English on one side, a
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l****4 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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River Belle Terrace Mirror Transom Prop.606 - River Belle Terrace Mirror Transom Prop.
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(Disneyland, c.2000s) An original mirror transom prop that once decorated the River Belle Terrace restaurant in Frontierland. Composed of metal and gl
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (3,500.00) = 3,500.00
 
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River Belle Terrace Prop Can.607 - River Belle Terrace Prop Can.
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(Disneyland, c.1970s-80s) A prop can that once decorated the River Belle Terrace restaurant. The color xeroxed label features imagery of a serving of
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g**********8 for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Frontierland Attraction Poster.608 - Frontierland Attraction Poster.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A hand-silkscreened attraction poster for Frontierland. Designed by Bjorn Aronson, the poster's lively layout prominently fea...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to a****w for (4,250.00 + 892.50BP) = 5,142.50
 
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Sailing Ship Columbia Attraction Poster.609 - Sailing Ship Columbia Attraction Poster.
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(Disneyland, 1958) A hand-silkscreened attraction poster for the Sailing Ship Columbia. Designer Bjorn Aronson's bold imagery captures the sense...
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to t**d for (3,250.00 + 682.50BP) = 3,932.50
 
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The Golden Horseshoe Revue One Sheet Poster.610 - The Golden Horseshoe Revue One Sheet Poster.
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(Disneyland, 1964) A theatrical release one sheet poster for The Golden Horseshoe Revue. The televised musical revue starring Wally Boag, Betty Taylor
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*****s for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Mark Twain Captain Cast Member Hat Badge.611 - Mark Twain Captain Cast Member Hat Badge.
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(Disneyland, c.1980s) A very rare badge worn by Cast Members piloting the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. This metal badge features the designatio
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M******0 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Mark Twain 1st Mate Cast Member Hat Badge.612 - Mark Twain 1st Mate Cast Member Hat Badge.
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(Disneyland, c.1980s) A badge worn by Cast Members assisting guests aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. This metal badge features the desig
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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Walt Disney Signed Mark Twain Postcard Display.613 - Walt Disney Signed Mark Twain Postcard Display.
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(Disneyland, c.1950-60s) A Walt Disney autographed Mark Twain Steamboat postcard presented in a beautiful display. Walt was known to sign postcards, g
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to I********3 for (5,500.00 + 1,155.00BP) = 6,655.00
 
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Disneyland S.S. Mark Twain Pilot's Certificate.614 - Disneyland S.S. Mark Twain Pilot's Certificate.
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(Disneyland, c.1950s) A very early S.S. Mark Twain Pilot's Certificate. The document assures that the holder of the certificate "is a suita...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****H for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
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Mark Twain Christmas Riverboat Ride Sign.615 - Mark Twain Christmas Riverboat Ride Sign.
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(Disneyland, 2000s) A Christmas Riverboat Ride sign displayed during a holiday-themed overlay of "the queen of the river." The decks of th...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****2 for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Mark Twain Riverboat Ashtray by Eleanor Welborn.616 - Mark Twain Riverboat Ashtray by Eleanor Welborn.
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(Disneyland, 1955) A souvenir ashtray depicting Frontierland's Mark Twain Riverboat. The four-toned vignette with gold leaf lettering is centere...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****F for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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Mine Train Imagineering Research Documents.617 - Mine Train Imagineering Research Documents.
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(Disneyland, c.1970-80) A rare Imagineering research document pertaining to the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland. The more than 80-page sp...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
 
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Casa Mexicana Menu.618 - Casa Mexicana Menu.
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(Disneyland, 1990) A menu from the Casa de Mexicana at Disneyland. Casa de Mexicana was hosted by Lawry's Foods, beginning in 1982. This one-sid...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l****4 for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Signed Fiesta Mexicana Charles Boyer Print.619 - Signed Fiesta Mexicana Charles Boyer Print.
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(Disneyland, c.1985) A beautiful "Fiesta Mexicana" lithographic print signed by its artist Charles Boyer as well as voice actor Bill Farme...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s*****r for (300.00 + 63.00BP) = 363.00
 
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Sailing Ship Columbia Disney Gallery Attraction Poster.620 - Sailing Ship Columbia Disney Gallery Attraction Poster.
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(Disneyland, c.1990s) A Sailing Ship Columbia attraction poster reproduction from The Disney Gallery featuring the original design by Imagineer Bjorn
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********e for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Frontierland 50th Anniversary Figure by Larry Nikolai.621 - Frontierland 50th Anniversary Figure by Larry Nikolai.
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(Disneyland, 2005) A commemorative figure created by Imagineer Larry Nikolai for Disneyland's 50th anniversary. The fourth in a series of land-t...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********n.. for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
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Pair of Big Al & Henry Country Bear Ceramic Figures.622 - Pair of Big Al & Henry Country Bear Ceramic Figures.
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(Disneyland, 1970s) A pair of Country Bear hand-painted ceramic figures of Henry and Big Al. Each souvenir figure captures the likeness of a memorable
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*********e for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Country Bear Jamboree Attraction Poster.623 - Country Bear Jamboree Attraction Poster.
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(Disneyland, 1972) An original lithographic poster advertising the Country Bear Jamboree attraction. This rare version of the attraction poster promot
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
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Big Thunder Night at Disneyland WED & MAPO Poster.624 - Big Thunder Night at Disneyland WED & MAPO Poster.
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(Disneyland, 1979) A Big Thunder Night at Disneyland poster. The poster advertised the celebratory event held for WED and MAPO staff "prospecto...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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Splash Mountain Temporary Exhibit Sign.625 - Splash Mountain Temporary Exhibit Sign.
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(Disneyland, 2010s) A Splash Mountain rehabilitation sign divulging some of the history of the popular Critter Country attraction. This rare museum pi
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s*****r for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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Splash Mountain Imagineering Color Guide Fish Prop.626 - Splash Mountain Imagineering Color Guide Fish Prop.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, c.1990s) A hand-painted fish prop used as a color sample by Disney Imagineers for use in Splash Mountain at Tokyo Disneyland. An ea
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g**********8 for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
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Splash Mountain Signed Print by Charles Boyer.627 - Splash Mountain Signed Print by Charles Boyer.
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(Disneyland, 1989) A limited edition signed lithographic print by Charles Boyer, created to commemorate the opening of Splash Mountain at Disneyland.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G*********3 for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
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Pair of Splash Mountain Single Rider Passes.628 - Pair of Splash Mountain Single Rider Passes.
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(Disneyland, c.1990s-2000s) A pair of Splash Mountain Single Rider passes. Before the Fast Pass system, Splash Mountain Single Rider passes enabled Di
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********4.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Winnie the Pooh Hand-Painted Attraction Sign.629 - Winnie the Pooh Hand-Painted Attraction Sign.
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(Disneyland, 2000s) A very large hand-painted wooden sign used within The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh at Disneyland. During the opening years o
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
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Disneyland Hotel New Orleans Square Concept Art Print.630 - Disneyland Hotel New Orleans Square Concept Art Print.
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(Disneyland Hotel, c.2000s) A framed print of Imagineer Herb Ryman's concept art for New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Artwork from the history ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****6 for (950.00 + 199.50BP) = 1,149.50
 
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Disneyland New Orleans Square Decorative Towel.631 - Disneyland New Orleans Square Decorative Towel.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A Disneyland New Orleans Square Decorative Towel. The canvas kitchen linen twice depicts New Orleans Square in stylized minimali
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******0 for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
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5th Annual Dixieland at Disneyland Souvenir Program.632 - 5th Annual Dixieland at Disneyland Souvenir Program.
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(Disneyland, 1964) A Souvenir Program commemorating the 5th Annual Dixieland at Disneyland event held September 25-26, 1964, at "Disneyland Aft...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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New Orleans Square Souvenir Trivet.633 - New Orleans Square Souvenir Trivet.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A decorative cast iron and tile trivet featuring four-color imagery of New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Depicted are evocative
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********4.. for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
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Cafe Orleans Menu.634 - Cafe Orleans Menu.
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(Disneyland, c.1990s-2000s) A menu highlighting the hot entrees and deserts of Cafe Orleans. The laminated menu features English on one side, with Spa
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********4.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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New Orleans Square Dining Tray.635 - New Orleans Square Dining Tray.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s) A large fiberglass service tray produced by Camtray Cambro Manufacturing for the French Market area of New Orleans Square at Dis
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g**********8 for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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Disneyland Blue Bayou Tableware Set.636 - Disneyland Blue Bayou Tableware Set.
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(Disneyland, c.1980s) A set of tableware manufactured by Mayer, created exclusively for use by the Blue Bayou at Disneyland. The presentation of the S
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l****4 for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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Marc Davis Pirates of the Caribbean Study.637 - Marc Davis Pirates of the Caribbean Study.
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(Disneyland, 1960s) An original painting by Imagineer Marc Davis, used in the creation of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. This original scene
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Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
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NO LOT.638 - NO LOT.
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This item is a No Lot.
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Pirates of the Caribbean Painting by Dan Martinez.639 - Pirates of the Caribbean Painting by Dan Martinez.
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(Disneyland, c.1960s-70s) An original painting by Dan Martinez, created to promote the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Martinez, who served as Ar
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********i for (1,800.00 + 378.00BP) = 2,178.00
 
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Pirates of the Caribbean Anniversary Throw Pillow.640 - Pirates of the Caribbean Anniversary Throw Pillow.
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(Disneyland, 2007) A limited edition Pirates of the Caribbean throw pillow. Designed by artist Amanda Vissel to commemorate the beloved attraction&#...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A**********s for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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Pirates of the Caribbean Lenticular (7) Card Set.641 - Pirates of the Caribbean Lenticular (7) Card Set.
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(Disneyland, 1999-2000) A collection of (7) Pirates of the Caribbean lenticular cards. Each piece depicts a memorable scene taken throughout the attra
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to f*******1 for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
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Pirates of the Caribbean Lenticular Postcard Set.642 - Pirates of the Caribbean Lenticular Postcard Set.
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(Tokyo Disneyland, c.1983) A rare set of (6) lenticular postcards from Pirates of the Caribbean at Tokyo Disneyland. The vintage postcards depict scen
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*******6 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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Pirates of the Caribbean 30th Anniversary Plaque Pin.643 - Pirates of the Caribbean 30th Anniversary Plaque Pin.
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(Disneyland, 2001) A limited edition Pirates of the Caribbean plaque pin. This gorgeous metal pin replicates the 30th anniversary plaque which hangs i
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to Y******9 for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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Pirates "Chart Your Course" Pin Set & Display.644 - Pirates "Chart Your Course" Pin Set & Display.
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(Disneyland, 2006) A complete set of (6) Pirates of the Caribbean themed pins and "Chart Your Course" compass display card. Created exclus...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (175.00) = 175.00
 
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Pirates of the Caribbean Framed Imagineer Name Tag Pin.645 - Pirates of the Caribbean Framed Imagineer Name Tag Pin.
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(Disney, 2007) A limited edition Pirates of the Caribbean framed Imagineer name tag pin. This Imagineer Exclusive pin had an edition size of 300, with
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*****r for (325.00 + 68.25BP) = 393.25
 
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Pirates of the Caribbean Limited Edition Pin Set.646 - Pirates of the Caribbean Limited Edition Pin Set.
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(Disney, 2007) A limited edition Pirates of the Caribbean pin set. Designed by Imagineer Chris Turner, this third entry in the WDI Ride Thru Pin Serie
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M**v for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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"Scoundrels and Skeletons" Postcards Signed by Shag.647 - "Scoundrels and Skeletons" Postcards Signed by Shag.
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(Disneyland, 2017) A pair of framed Pirates of the Caribbean postcards signed by the artist Shag. The 50th anniversary of Pirates of the Caribbean at
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******7 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
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Multi-Signed Disneyland Mountains Lithographic Print.648 - Multi-Signed Disneyland Mountains Lithographic Print.
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(Disneyland, 1999) A multi-signed lithograph print titled "The Disneyland Mountains of the Anaheim Range," by John Horny. Released through...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J*******0 for (2,500.00 + 525.00BP) = 3,025.00
 
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Multi-Signed Commemorative Disneyland Map Print.649 - Multi-Signed Commemorative Disneyland Map Print.
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(Disneyland, 2000) A multi-signed limited edition "Disneyland Map Triptych" print. Released to commemorate Disneyland's 45th anniversa...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to z****4 for (600.00 + 126.00BP) = 726.00
 
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Marc Davis Disney Gallery Sign.650 - Marc Davis Disney Gallery Sign.
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(Disneyland, c.1980s-90s) A sign advertising Marc Davis at the Disney Gallery in the Royal Courtyard. The Disney Gallery in New Orleans Square was ren
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to d*****r for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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