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(Bill Melendez, 1980) A humorous typed letter featuring a drawing and signature by Bill Melendez. Known for his early work at Disney on films including Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi, Melendez would later also work at Warner Bros, UPA, and would create his own studio, Bill Melendez Productions. It was Melendez’s studio that would produce all of the Peanuts TV specials and series that remain popular still today. This letter is in response to Alan Hylton who asked for a Disney drawing from Melendez. The reply reads "I worked at Disney 40 years ago and don't draw their characters anymore" and is signed Bill Melendez with a self-portrait. The letter is typed on Bill Melendez Productions letterhead and measures 11"x8.5". The condition is very good with faint tri-fold lines from when the letter was originally mailed.
Auction Location:
13613 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, California, 91423, United States
Previewing Details:
All Items available for Preview and Inspection from April 9, 2019 through May 3, 2019, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Sunday 12 Noon to 4 P.M. at Van Eaton Galleries. For off-hour appointments call 818-788-2357. Out of town bidders please request condition reports.
California Residents and any items picked up in California are subject to 9.5% Sales Tax. 21% buyers Premium for all lots.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| TAX |
9.5% |
California Sales |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
21% |
Additional Fees:
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printed or announced from the podium, shall supersede those in the printed catalogue.
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the date of the auction, deposits for bidding, if the check is a local check; or up to 10 business days
before deposit if the check is not a local check. Such deposits will be kept in an attorney’s trust account,
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executing mail or fax bids received on the day of the auction or later. All written bids should be received
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$10 to $100 - ($10)
$100 to $500 - ($25)
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$20,000 to $50,000 - ($2,500)
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$250,000 and up - Auctioneer’s Discretion
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items to the auction.
17. Auctioneer May Grant Concessions to Consignors or Bidders: The auctioneer, in his discretion, may
extend guarantees, loans, or advances to consignors. The auctioneer reserves the right to extend
additional credit by way of extended payment terms at its sole discretion.
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below the minimum bid may not be accepted or recognized by the auctioneer. Further, nominal bids, or
small opening bids, or very nominal advances in the bidding may not be recognized by the auctioneer, in
its sole discretion. Any lot not receiving any recognized bid shall be passed.
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event of a tie bid, the bid received first by the auctioneer shall prevail. If there is a dispute among
Bidders, the auctioneer may in his sole and absolute discretion re-offer the lot. There are times when a
bid may not be recognized by the auctioneer; in that situation the recognized bid will be the winning bid
regardless of whether or not the competing, but unrecognized bid, may have been higher. The
auctioneer may in his absolute discretion re-open the bidding immediately after closing a lot to accept
any bid in error not previously recognized.
20. Good Faith Bidding: Auctioneer reserves the right to honor any bid or to limit the amount of any bid.
All bids must be made in good faith. A bid is not made in good faith, if it is made by an insolvent or
irresponsible person, a minor, or if made in excess of any applicable credit limit.
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Auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw, prior to the close of the entire auction, any lot.
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21% of the highest successful recognized bid. Auctioneer retains the Buyer’s Premium as its own property.
26. Payment Terms: Payment is due upon the closing of the auction sessions, or upon presentation of an
invoice. If payment in full is not received within (7) calendar days after the close of the auction, or within
(5) calendar days of the invoice date, whichever is later, the auctioneer may in its sole and absolute
discretion, void the sale. If the sale is voided for non-payment the successful bidder shall still owe the
auctioneer its fees. Sales tax will be collected from any successful bidder unless the appropriate
certificate is on file with the auctioneer at least five business days before the first date set for the
auction. If the successful bidder choses to send an “e-check”, electronic funds transfer, or ACH payment,
and it does not clear, the bidder authorizes the auctioneer to use the credit card on file. If payment is
not made the auctioneer reserves the right to sell the lot to any under-bidder or in any future auction;
any difference in the realized proceeds shall be the responsibility of the non-paying successful first
bidder.
27. Pick Up, Shipping, and Insurance Concerns: It is the Buyer’s responsibility to pick up the lot being
purchased, or make arrangements at his own cost, for packing, shipping, and handling. If the lot is not
out of the auctioneer’s possession within 15 days of the close of the auction sessions, a reasonable
storage fee shall be imposed. It is the Buyer’s duty and obligation to insure the lot from the date that
title transfers to the successful Bidder, i.e., upon the receipt of full payment by the auctioneer (the
“TRANSFER DATE”). Risk of loss passes to the Buyer on the TRANSFER DATE. Delivery costs and insurance
during delivery are the responsibility of the Buyer. Auctioneer is not responsible for frames or glass
breakage; such breakage shall not be the basis for any return of any lot.
28. Interest: Any unpaid invoice will bear interest at the highest rate allowed by California law.
29. Attorney’s Fees: In the event that it in necessary for the auctioneer to employ an attorney the
successful Bidder agrees to pay reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
30. Security Interest Granted: The successful Bidder grants a security interest in the lot being sold to
secure the payment of the invoice. The successful bidder grants a possessory lien as well to the
auctioneer. Auctioneer shall have the rights granted under Article 9 of the California Commercial Code
including but not limited to the right of sale.
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DESCRIPTION IN THE CATALOGUE OR ON THE DAY OR AUCTION. Bidders are urged to view the lots
before bidding on them. Descriptions are only being presented for the benefit of those bidders who
have not had the opportunity to view the lots prior to bidding and no description in the catalogue shall
create any warranty. Color variations are to be expected and are not the basis for any return of any lot.
Auctioneer is only selling the right, title, and interest of any lot that has been consigned to the
auctioneer by virtue of any consignment agreements. The auctioneer disclaims any warranty of fitness
or merchantability.
32. Disclaimer of Damages; Sole Remedies: Auctioneer disclaims any damages, consequential or
otherwise. Auctioneer shall not be responsible for consequential damages, incidental damages,
compensatory damages, or any other damages. Up to the date that the auctioneer pays the consignor
(45 days after the close of the auction sessions), and in the event that Auctioneer cannot deliver a lot, or
if it is established that the lot lacks title, or some other transfer or condition issue is claimed, the sole
remedy of the Bidder up to a date six months after the close of the auction sessions shall be the
rescission of the sale and the refund of any amount paid by the Buyer. After the consignor is paid by the
auctioneer the sole remedy of the Buyer is against the consignor, and vice versa.
33. Statements are Opinions: In consideration of participation in the auction, and the placing of a bid,
Bidder expressly releases auctioneer, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, outside experts, and
attorneys the (”RELEASEES”) from any and all claims, causes of action, in law or in equity, direct or
indirect, known or unknown that he/she/it may have with respect to the auction, the catalogue, the
conduct of the auction, or the lots being purchased. By not complying with the terms of this Release,
Bidder waives any and all claims against the RELEASEES. A bidder or buyer acknowledges that there is a
risk that subsequent to the execution of this Agreement, one or more of them will discover facts or will
discover, suffer, or incur claims and/or damages relating to the subject matter of this release, which
were unknown or unanticipated at the time of the auction, which, if known on that date may have
materially affected their respective decisions to give the herein release. Despite this knowledge and
understanding, each bidder and buyer agrees that it is assuming the risk of such unknown and
unanticipated facts and claims, and in connection herewith, each hereby expressly waives any and all
rights under California Civil Code Section 1542, which section has been explained to and is understood
by each party and which reads as follows: “A general release does not extend to claims which the
creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if
known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
34: Arbitration: By placing a bid in the auction, a Bidder agrees to the dispute resolution set forth herein.
All disputes shall be arbitrated by the American Arbitration Association in Los Angeles County, California.
Costs shall be split equally among all parties. This replaces the right to go to court, including the right to
a jury trial.
35. Prohibited Activities: Any agreement between consignors and bidders to sell by private sale any lot,
or to effect a non-sale of an item at auction is prohibited and auctioneer reserves the right to collect
from the bidder the Buyer’s Premium.
36. Special Notice: Auctioneer has in compliance with Title 2.95 of the California Civil Code, Section 1812.600 posted with the
California Secretary of State a bond. The auction is being conducted in compliance with Section 2338 of the California Commercial
Code and Section 535 of the California Penal Code.
37. SALE OF AUTOGRAPHED MEMORABILIA: AS REQUIRED BY LAW, A DEALER WHO SELLS TO A CONSUMER ANY MEMORABILIA
DESCRIBED AS BEING AUTOGRAPHED MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AT THE TIME OF SALE. THIS DEALER
MAY BE SURETY BONDED OR OTHERWISE INSURED TO ENSURE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY COLLECTIBLE SOLD BY THIS DEALER.
38. The photos within are of objects privately owned and for purposes of sale, but the items and photographs themselves may
contain intellectual property that is copyright protected by Disney or its affiliates. Use of photos in this catalog is prohibited without
written permission. Buyer is purchasing the physical item, but not the rights to reproduce or commercially display without the
written consent of the Disney Worldwide Services and all its affiliates.