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Original Master Wood Carving for Disneyland Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchion

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Disneyana Start Price:80,000.00 USD Estimated At:80,000.00 - 100,000.00 USD
Original Master Wood Carving for Disneyland Haunted Mansion Bat Stanchion
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This item SOLD at 2015 Nov 25 @ 18:24UTC-8 : PST/AKDT
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(Disneyland, 1969) Among the most iconic features of the Haunted Mansion’s pre-show spaces are the numerous brass bats atop stanchions lining the shadowy corridors. This is the original wood carving used to create the mold from which each stanchion top was cast. The sculpture was created by Ciro Rolando Santana Y Arrite, a talented Cuban sculptor who immigrated to the United States in 1969. A popular artist in his home country, Arrite took a temporary job in the Disneyland park, in the hopes of saving enough money to bring his family to the United States. He had only been at Disney a few weeks when word went out that WED was looking for an additional sculptor for a project. Arrite went to WED, presented his credentials, and was immediately hired as an Imagineer. He went on to sculpt all of the original ornamental elements and furnishings for the Haunted Mansion. This exceedingly rare, one-of-a-kind item is among the most instantly recognizable elements from the attraction. The molds from this 1969 original carving have been used in all the Haunted Mansion attractions in Disney parks around the world. Presented in fine condition and measuring 20”x16.5”x3”. This is an extremely rare and desirable item.