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A Large Collection of Animator Gag Sketches.

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
A Large Collection of Animator Gag Sketches.
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(Disney, 1940s) An collection of (20) original Walt Disney Studios Gag Drawings. This collection comes from the estate of Ken O'Brien and features comical hand-drawn illustrations of various Walt Disney Studios artists. Many of these gag drawings were created by Virgil "Vip" Partch (who was Ollie Johnston's assistant animator) and portray members of Ollie's own Animation Unit. Other pieces depict artists Bob McCrea, Fred Moore, and Yuba Pillet (Studio Inker & Painter, and Ken O'Brien's wife). In addition to the (20) drawings are (15) copies of Virgil's illustrations, and (3) personal hand-written letters from Virgil to Ken. Measuring 5"x8.25" to 10.5"x12.5", each piece is in very good condition with spots of discoloration, yellowing, fading, and wear to surfaces, edges, and corners.