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Disney Studio and Pop Culture Legends Auction

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States

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Welcome to our Disney Studio and Pop Culture Legends auction!


This two-day auction is jam-packed with over 1000 lots, covering the icons who have shaped the history of the Disney Studio, Disney Parks, movies, music, television, animation, literature, and pop culture! The live catalog auction will take place on Saturday, June 27th, while the online-only auction will take place on Sunday, June 28th.



Highlights include Virginia Davis' Disney Legend award, the incredibly rare "Alice the Peacemaker" poster, Dr. Seuss' Unorthodox Taxidermy, Ralph Hammeras' "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" original storyboard art, Captain EO production art, Club 33 exclusives, rare movie posters, Vernon Kilns ceramics, music memorabilia, Disney Studio history, Disney Parks souvenirs, Walt Disney World props, Universal Studios treasures, and artwork from Don Bluth's spectacular career.



Visit the limited-run auction exhibition at our gallery, open from June 16 - June 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at 12160 Ventura Blvd., Studio City, CA 91604. The curated exhibit features a fantastic selection of items from both days of our two-day auction extravaganza.

Good luck bidding, and see you June 27th and 28th!
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 25% Buyer's Premium for all lots.Credit cards on file will be charged immediately after the auction with a 3% processing fee unless other payment arrangements are made prior to the auction date.

Please be aware there is a $5000 deposit required for any bidding over $50,000 that will be charged to the card on file. This deposit will be credited to your invoice or refunded after the auction.

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Ralph Hammeras' Patent for Motion Picture Matte Painting.1 - Ralph Hammeras' Patent for Motion Picture Matte Painting.
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(Hammeras, 1925) Ralph Hammeras’ original patent for a motion picture glass matte effect, with associated papers. A pioneer in motion picture
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to v********l for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
 
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Early Hollywood Photographs of Hammeras' Effects Work.2 - Early Hollywood Photographs of Hammeras' Effects Work.
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(Hammeras, 1916-25) A collection of six photographs of Ralph Hammeras’ earliest miniature and effects work in silent film. This page from Ham
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**7 for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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Ralph Hammeras' Fox Studios ID Cards.3 - Ralph Hammeras' Fox Studios ID Cards.
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(20th Century-Fox, 1929-1945) A collection of five Fox studio identification cards for miniaturist and effects artist Ralph Hammeras. These cards prov
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********l for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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Ralph Hammeras' Honorable Mention Certificate from the 1st Academy Awards.4 - Ralph Hammeras' Honorable Mention Certificate from the 1st Academy Awards.
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(Hammeras, 1928) A Douglas Fairbanks signed honorable mention certificate from the very first Academy Awards. The certificate recognizes Ralph Hammera
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 200.00
 
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A 1930 Academy of Motion Pictures Annual Report and Ralph Hammeras Telegram.5 - A 1930 Academy of Motion Pictures Annual Report and Ralph Hammeras Telegram.
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(Hammeras, 1930) An Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 1930 Annual Report and telegram to effects artist Ralph Hammeras, notifying him of his
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A "Happy Days" Premiere Ticket, Program, and Film Strips.6 - A "Happy Days" Premiere Ticket, Program, and Film Strips.
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(Fox Film Corporation, 1930) A rare program and ticket for the Fox Grandeur premiere of the pre-Code musical "Happy Days," the first 70 mm...
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A Rare Director Michael Curtiz Signed Letter.7 - A Rare Director Michael Curtiz Signed Letter.
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(Warner Bros., 1928) A rare letter signed by prolific director Michael Curtiz. Long before directing classics including “Casablanca,
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A Premiere Program for Chaplin's "The Great Dictator."8 - A Premiere Program for Chaplin's "The Great Dictator."
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(United Artists, 1940) A program from the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's satirical comedy "The Great Dictator." This program belonged t...
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Ralph Hammeras' Academy Award Nomination 9 - Ralph Hammeras' Academy Award Nomination
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(Hammeras, 1948-49) A collection of paper souvenirs related to visual effects artist Ralph Hammeras' 1949 Academy Award nomination for "Dee...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 225.00
 
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Three Signed Letters to Ralph Hammeras.10 - Three Signed Letters to Ralph Hammeras.
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(Hammeras, 1935-36) Three letters addressed to effects artist Ralph Hammeras. Included are a signed letter from Darryl Zanuck thanking him for attendi
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A Collection of Ralph Hammeras Photographs and Sketches.11 - A Collection of Ralph Hammeras Photographs and Sketches.
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(Hammeras, 1924-41) A collection of five scrapbook pages documenting the glass matte technique for motion picture effects photography patented by Ralp
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A "Just Imagine" Collection of Photos and Clippings.12 - A "Just Imagine" Collection of Photos and Clippings.
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(Hammeras, 1928-35) A collection of photos, clippings, and ephemera related to the 1930 film “Just Imagine.” Effects artist Ralph Ha
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A "Free Love" Original Set Design.13 - A "Free Love" Original Set Design.
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(Universal, 1930) An original set design by Walter Koessler for the Pre-Code film "Free Love." The graphite, ink, and marker art depicts t...
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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A 1931 RKO Pathé 1st Year Personality Group Book.14 - A 1931 RKO Pathé 1st Year Personality Group Book.
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(RKO Pathé, 1931) An RKO Pathé Personality Group book, highlighting for exhibitors the top talent starring in upcoming releases for the ne...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********n for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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A Charlie Chaplin Matted Signature and Photo.15 - A Charlie Chaplin Matted Signature and Photo.
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(Chaplin, 1950s-70s) A photo of Charlie Chaplin and a card signed by "The Tramp" himself, housed in a custom matte with a plaque and faux ...
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Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to floor for 300.00
 
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A "The Wizard of Oz" Signed Photo.16 - A "The Wizard of Oz" Signed Photo.
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(MGM, 1980s) A publicity photo from "The Wizard of Oz" signed by actor Ray Bolger, who portrayed the Scarecrow in the classic film. Measur...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to J********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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A Judy Garland "Meet Me in St. Louis" Photo Collection.17 - A Judy Garland "Meet Me in St. Louis" Photo Collection.
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(MGM, 1944) A collection of 10 Judy Garland photos from production of "Meet Me in St. Louis." Ranging in size from 8" x 10" to 8...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 175.00
 
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A Large Collection of Alfred Hitchcock Film Publicity Photos.18 - A Large Collection of Alfred Hitchcock Film Publicity Photos.
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(Various Studios, 1949-79) A collection of 21 publicity photos from director Alfred Hitchcock's classic films. Included are photos from "Ps...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
 
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A Jane Russell Signed LIFE Magazine Featuring Marilyn Monroe.19 - A Jane Russell Signed LIFE Magazine Featuring Marilyn Monroe.
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(LIFE, 1953) A signed Spanish July 6, 1953 issue of LIFE with a cover story on the Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell film "Gentlemen Prefer Blond...
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A "The King and I" Revised Final Script.20 - A "The King and I" Revised Final Script.
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(20th Century-Fox, 1955) A revised final script for the Academy Award-winning musical "The King and I" starring Yul Brynner, Deborah Kerr,...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 125.00
 
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