A Historic Journey Through The Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland

Auction Details

Physical catalogs available at vegalleries.com/disney

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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
Frontierland 50th Anniversary Figure by Larry Nikolai.621 - Frontierland 50th Anniversary Figure by Larry Nikolai.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 2005) A commemorative figure created by Imagineer Larry Nikolai for Disneyland's 50th anniversary. The fourth in a series of land-t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********n.. for (350.00 + 73.50BP) = 423.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Pair of Big Al & Henry Country Bear Ceramic Figures.622 - Pair of Big Al & Henry Country Bear Ceramic Figures.
Van Eaton Galleries
(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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*********e for (275.00 + 57.75BP) = 332.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Country Bear Jamboree Attraction Poster.623 - Country Bear Jamboree Attraction Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1972) An original lithographic poster advertising the Country Bear Jamboree attraction. This rare version of the attraction poster promot
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Big Thunder Night at Disneyland WED & MAPO Poster.624 - Big Thunder Night at Disneyland WED & MAPO Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1979) A Big Thunder Night at Disneyland poster. The poster advertised the celebratory event held for WED and MAPO staff "prospecto...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Splash Mountain Temporary Exhibit Sign.625 - Splash Mountain Temporary Exhibit Sign.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 2010s) A Splash Mountain rehabilitation sign divulging some of the history of the popular Critter Country attraction. This rare museum pi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to s*****r for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Splash Mountain Imagineering Color Guide Fish Prop.626 - Splash Mountain Imagineering Color Guide Fish Prop.
Van Eaton Galleries
(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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to g**********8 for (1,700.00 + 357.00BP) = 2,057.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Splash Mountain Signed Print by Charles Boyer.627 - Splash Mountain Signed Print by Charles Boyer.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1989) A limited edition signed lithographic print by Charles Boyer, created to commemorate the opening of Splash Mountain at Disneyland.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to G*********3 for (450.00 + 94.50BP) = 544.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Pair of Splash Mountain Single Rider Passes.628 - Pair of Splash Mountain Single Rider Passes.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1990s-2000s) A pair of Splash Mountain Single Rider passes. Before the Fast Pass system, Splash Mountain Single Rider passes enabled Di
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********4.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Winnie the Pooh Hand-Painted Attraction Sign.629 - Winnie the Pooh Hand-Painted Attraction Sign.
Van Eaton Galleries
(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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to floor for (19,000.00) = 19,000.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Disneyland Hotel New Orleans Square Concept Art Print.630 - Disneyland Hotel New Orleans Square Concept Art Print.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland Hotel, c.2000s) A framed print of Imagineer Herb Ryman's concept art for New Orleans Square in Disneyland. Artwork from the history ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e*****6 for (950.00 + 199.50BP) = 1,149.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Disneyland New Orleans Square Decorative Towel.631 - Disneyland New Orleans Square Decorative Towel.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s) A Disneyland New Orleans Square Decorative Towel. The canvas kitchen linen twice depicts New Orleans Square in stylized minimali
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M******0 for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
Details...Bookmark
5th Annual Dixieland at Disneyland Souvenir Program.632 - 5th Annual Dixieland at Disneyland Souvenir Program.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1964) A Souvenir Program commemorating the 5th Annual Dixieland at Disneyland event held September 25-26, 1964, at "Disneyland Aft...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
Details...Bookmark
New Orleans Square Souvenir Trivet.633 - New Orleans Square Souvenir Trivet.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s) A decorative cast iron and tile trivet featuring four-color imagery of New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Depicted are evocative
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********4.. for (250.00 + 52.50BP) = 302.50
 
Details...Bookmark
Cafe Orleans Menu.634 - Cafe Orleans Menu.
Van Eaton Galleries
(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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r********4.. for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
Details...Bookmark
New Orleans Square Dining Tray.635 - New Orleans Square Dining Tray.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s) A large fiberglass service tray produced by Camtray Cambro Manufacturing for the French Market area of New Orleans Square at Dis
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g**********8 for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Disneyland Blue Bayou Tableware Set.636 - Disneyland Blue Bayou Tableware Set.
Van Eaton Galleries
(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
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l****4 for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
Details...Bookmark
Marc Davis Pirates of the Caribbean Study.637 - Marc Davis Pirates of the Caribbean Study.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1960s) An original painting by Imagineer Marc Davis, used in the creation of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. This original scene
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 12,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold to floor for (32,500.00) = 32,500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
NO LOT.638 - NO LOT.
Van Eaton Galleries
This item is a No Lot.
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 0.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
Pirates of the Caribbean Painting by Dan Martinez.639 - Pirates of the Caribbean Painting by Dan Martinez.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1960s-70s) An original painting by Dan Martinez, created to promote the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Martinez, who served as Ar
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to B*********i for (1,800.00 + 378.00BP) = 2,178.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Pirates of the Caribbean Anniversary Throw Pillow.640 - Pirates of the Caribbean Anniversary Throw Pillow.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 2007) A limited edition Pirates of the Caribbean throw pillow. Designed by artist Amanda Vissel to commemorate the beloved attraction&#...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to A**********s for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
Details...Bookmark