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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Snow White Doc Hachette French Store Display.41 - Snow White Doc Hachette French Store Display.
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(Disney, c.1940s) An extremely rare Doc automaton figure manufactured by Publinel of Paris. The figure was produced to advertise Hachette Great Albums
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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Snow White Marc Davis Limited Edition Maquette.42 - Snow White Marc Davis Limited Edition Maquette.
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(Disney, 2002) A stunning reproduction Snow White maquette created by Gentle Giant Studios, based on the original maquette sculpted by Disney Legend M
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Snow White Nesting Dolls by Jody Daily.43 - Snow White Nesting Dolls by Jody Daily.
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(Disney, 2003) A hand-painted nesting doll set designed by Jody Daily that depicts (5) timeless characters from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Limit
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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"Walt's Field Day" Invitation & Program.44 - "Walt's Field Day" Invitation & Program.
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(Disney, 1938) An invitation and program for "Walt's Field Day." After the completion of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Walt held a ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Collection of (3) Walt Disney Studio Christmas Cards.45 - Collection of (3) Walt Disney Studio Christmas Cards.
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(Disney, 1938-1940) A collection of (3) Christmas Cards produced by the Walt Disney Studios. The cards feature Walt Disney's popular cast of cha...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
 
 
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Walt Disney Signed "The Ugly Duckling" Background.46 - Walt Disney Signed "The Ugly Duckling" Background.
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(Disney, 1955) A hand-painted "The Ugly Duckling" production background, signed on its original mat frame by Walt Disney. The background w...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Original Walt Disney Studios Kem Weber Animator's Desk.47 - Original Walt Disney Studios Kem Weber Animator's Desk.
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(Weber, c.1938) An exceptionally rare original Assistant Animator's and Inbetweeners desk from the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. In 1939, Walt...
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Estimate : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
 
 
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Walt Disney Studio Smoking Stand Ashtray.48 - Walt Disney Studio Smoking Stand Ashtray.
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(Disney, c.1940s) An original "smoking stand" ashtray, a once common feature of the Kem Weber furnished Walt Disney Studio offices in Burb...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Walt Disney Studio Operations Flow Chart.49 - Walt Disney Studio Operations Flow Chart.
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(Disney, 1940s) A rare Walt Disney Studio Operations flow chart. The seldom-seen internal document maps the path of Studio Operations from Walt Disney
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Early "Walt Disney's Version of Pinocchio" Book.50 - Early "Walt Disney's Version of Pinocchio" Book.
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(Disney, c.1939) A "Walt Disney's Version of Pinocchio" spiral bound book. Printed in Great Britain, the book records the development ...
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
 
 
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