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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Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Sign.884 - Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2000s) A Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe sign from the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The sign directs guests towa...
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Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
 
 
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Mad Hatter Hat Prop from Cinderella Castle.885 - Mad Hatter Hat Prop from Cinderella Castle.
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(Walt Disney World, 2005) An oversized Mad Hatter hat display prop created for Cinderella Castle ornamentation in honor of the "Happiest Homeco...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
 
 
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Frontierland Utilidor Tunnel Sign.886 - Frontierland Utilidor Tunnel Sign.
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(Walt Disney World, c.1980s) A vintage Park-used Frontierland Utilidor directional sign from Walt Disney World. The Utilidor is the color-coded system
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Fort Wilderness Locomotive Architectural Rendering.887 - Fort Wilderness Locomotive Architectural Rendering.
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(Walt Disney World, 1972-73) A very large 3-part WED Imagineering architectural rendering of the Fort Wilderness Railroad Locomotive produced by Walt
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Frontierland Attractions Wall Plaque.888 - Frontierland Attractions Wall Plaque.
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(Walt Disney World, c.2010s) A Magic Kingdom Frontierland attractions souvenir wall plaque. Printed in full color on a wood composite backing, the wal
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Larry Nikolai Cinderella Castle Prototype Medium Fig.889 - Larry Nikolai Cinderella Castle Prototype Medium Fig.
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(Walt Disney World, 2012) An original prototype Cinderella Castle medium fig by Imagineer Larry Nikolai. This stunning resin sculpture of Walt Disney
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Walt Disney World "Hunt for Pintopia" Pin Set.890 - Walt Disney World "Hunt for Pintopia" Pin Set.
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(Walt Disney World, 2001) A Bug's Life "Hunt for Pintopia" (9) pin set and photo board. The popular stars of Pixar's A Bug's L...
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Collection of (3) Pre-Opening Epcot Center Posters.891 - Collection of (3) Pre-Opening Epcot Center Posters.
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(Epcot, 1981-82) A collection of (3) Epcot Center posters depicting the futuristic geodesic Spaceship Earth and advertising the start of the 21st cent
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Pre-Opening Epcot Center Site Plan.892 - Pre-Opening Epcot Center Site Plan.
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(Epcot, 1979) A pre-opening site plan for Epcot Center. This early printed rendering features such period details as the Africa World Showcase Pavilio
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Collection of (9) Journey Into Imagination Renderings.893 - Collection of (9) Journey Into Imagination Renderings.
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(Epcot, 1982) A full set of (9) architectural blueprints prepared for the beloved attraction Journey Into Imagination at EPCOT Center. These rare blue
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Estimate : 600.00 - 1,200.00
 
 
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