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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Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats Ticket.321 - Ward Kimball's Grizzly Flats Ticket.
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(Kimball, 1997) An extremely rare, hand-numbered ticket for the Steam Up of Ward Kimball's Chloe locomotive on the Grizzly Flats Railroad, April...
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Ward Kimball Letter & Grizzly Flats Postcards.322 - Ward Kimball Letter & Grizzly Flats Postcards.
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(Disney, 1970) A letter and postcard relating to Ward Kimball. The letter is Kimball's signed response to a shop owner's inquiry about his R...
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Walt Disney's Railroad Story Signed by Michael Broggie.323 - Walt Disney's Railroad Story Signed by Michael Broggie.
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(Disney, 1998) A 2nd edition signed printing of "Walt Disney's Railroad Story" by author Michael Broggie. Michael Broggie's 432-pa...
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Lilly Belle G-Scale Model Train by Heartland.324 - Lilly Belle G-Scale Model Train by Heartland.
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(Disneyland, 2000) A limited edition G-Scale model of Walt Disney's Lilly Belle locomotive train and tender from his Carolwood Pacific Railroad,...
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1955 Carolwood Pacific Railroad Pass.325 - 1955 Carolwood Pacific Railroad Pass.
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(Disney, 1955) A scarce Carolwood Pacific Railroad souvenir pass created for Walt Disney's Holmby Hills estate. These passes were printed exclus...
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Original Wheel from Walt Disney's Lilly Belle Train.326 - Original Wheel from Walt Disney's Lilly Belle Train.
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(Disney, 1950-53) An original wheel from the Lilly Belle, Walt Disney's miniature locomotive from his personal backyard railroad. The train whee...
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Walt Disney's Carolwood Pacific Railroad Track Section.327 - Walt Disney's Carolwood Pacific Railroad Track Section.
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(Disney, 1950-64) A segment of original track from Walt Disney's personal backyard railroad, the Carolwood Pacific Railroad. Walt's personal...
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Herb Ryman Disneyland Castle Concept Painting.328 - Herb Ryman Disneyland Castle Concept Painting.
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(Disney, c.1954) An incredible early concept painting for the Disneyland Castle by Disney Legend Herb Ryman. Ryman began his career at the Disney Stud
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Set of (3) Automotive Design Books Signed by Bob Gurr.329 - Set of (3) Automotive Design Books Signed by Bob Gurr.
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(Disney, 1952-55) A set of (3) Automotive Design Books signed by Bob Gurr. Leading up to his design of the Autopia Mark I, Bob Gurr published three au
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Collection of (3) Disneyland Music Sheets.330 - Collection of (3) Disneyland Music Sheets.
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(Disneyland, 1956) A collection of (3) printed orchestral music segments used in the recording session of the Fantasyland portion of the "Walt ...
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WED Enterprises Christmas Card.331 - WED Enterprises Christmas Card.
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(Disney, 1959) A Christmas card created for use by the staff of Wed Enterprises. The festive card features graphics of the C.K. Holiday, and circa 195
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World's Fair General Electric Progressland Poster.332 - World's Fair General Electric Progressland Poster.
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(World's Fair, 1965) A bold and colorful lithographic print advertising the second season of Walt Disney and General Electric's Progressland...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 900.00
 
 
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Pre-Opening World's Fair Progressland Brochure.333 - Pre-Opening World's Fair Progressland Brochure.
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(World's Fair, 1964) A pre-opening brochure advertising the Walt Disney and General Electric presentation of Progressland for the 1964-65 New Yo...
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Progressland World's Fair Employee Ephemera.334 - Progressland World's Fair Employee Ephemera.
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(World's Fair, 1965) A collection of over 50 sheets of inter-office communications, employee notices, schedules, timesheets, Carousel Chronicle ...
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Pair of New York World's Fair Newsletters.335 - Pair of New York World's Fair Newsletters.
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(World's Fair, 1964) A pair of "Newsletters" prepared for distribution among the 1964 New York World's Fair President and Managers...
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Ford Magic Skyway Primeval World Concept Print.336 - Ford Magic Skyway Primeval World Concept Print.
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(Disney, c.2010s) A concept art print depicting the Primeval World by Imagineer Claude Coats. Initially created for the Ford Magic Skyway, this artwor
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World's Fair Coca-Cola Company Pavilion Booklet.337 - World's Fair Coca-Cola Company Pavilion Booklet.
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(World's Fair, 1963) A c.1963 Coca-Cola Company Pavilion booklet prepared for executives of the Coca-Cola Company involved with the 1964 season ...
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It's a Small World Souvenir Guide.338 - It's a Small World Souvenir Guide.
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(Disney, 1963) A pre-opening souvenir guide prepared for Walt Disney's Small World and the Tower of the Four Winds at the 1964 New York World...
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Pair of It's a Small World 1964 Pre-Opening Tickets.339 - Pair of It's a Small World 1964 Pre-Opening Tickets.
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(World's Fair, 1964) A very rare pair of pre-opening tickets for It's a Small World at the 1964 New York World's Fair. These tickets wer...
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New York World's Fair Unisphere Brooch Pin.340 - New York World's Fair Unisphere Brooch Pin.
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(World's Fair, 1964-65) A New York World's Fair Unisphere souvenir brooch pin manufactured by United States Steel. This charming souvenir pr...
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