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Pop Culture Featuring the Estate of Jay Ward
Pop Culture Featuring the Estate of Jay Ward
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Auction Location
12160 Ventura Blvd
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Studio City
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California
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91604
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United States
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Now here’s something we hope you’ll really like: our next auction! Van Eaton Galleries proudly presents a celebration of pop culture and The Jay Ward Estate!
Pop culture highlights include Pee-Wee Herman’s screen-used bicycle, photos signed by Hollywood stars, “Yellow Submarine” production cels, guitars signed by rock legends, “Flintstones” live-action movie set decorations, rare posters, a tribute to Los Angeles sports heroes, and props from fan favorites “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Star Wars”—just in time for May the 4th!
Animation buffs, this is big: we are proud to present The Jay Ward Estate! This collaboration with the Ward family makes treasures from Jay’s storied career available to the public, with production art and memorabilia featuring his classic characters Rocky and Bullwinkle, Dudley Do-Right, George of the Jungle, Mr. Peabody and Sherman, and many more!
This incredible two-day auction is happening May 3rd and 4th.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 25% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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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More Peanuts Signed with a Sketch by Charles Schulz.
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(Rinehart, 1954/1980) A hardcover 1954 edition of More Peanuts hand-signed with an illustration of Charlie Brown by creator Charles Schulz. The top of
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Max Fleischer’s Original Song-Motion-Picture Patent Certificate.
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(Fleischer, 1926) Max Fleischer’s original patent certificate for inventing the bouncing ball in sing-along films. In the silent era, Fleisch
Current Bid: 1,000.00
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A Popeye and Bluto Production Cel.
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(Famous Studios, 1940s-50s) An original multi-layer production cel of Popeye and Bluto from an unknown theatrical short. Measuring 13” x 17
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A "Casper the Friendly Ghost” Production Cel.
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(Famous Studios, 1950s) An original production cel of Casper from an unknown "Casper the Friendly Ghost” theatrical short. With a charact...
Current Bid: 100.00
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
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Three "Gulliver's Travels” Reproduction Maquettes.
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(Fleischer, 1990s) Three reproduction maquettes of King Little, Gabby, and King Bombo from "Gulliver’s Travels,” the first full-leng
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A UPA Pictures Parking Sign.
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(UPA, 1960s) A hand-painted sign featuring Mr. Magoo from the UPA Pictures Studio parking lot in Burbank, CA. Measuring 24” x 36”, t
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An Original Production Cel of Mr. Magoo from "The Ragtime Bear."
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(UPA, 1949) A rare multi-layer original production cel of Mr. Magoo and a bear from the UPA Studios animated short "Ragtime Bear." This sh...
Current Bid: 200.00
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An Original Production Cel of Gerald McBoing Boing.
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(UPA, 1950) An original production cel from the ground-breaking UPA Studios animated short, "Gerald McBoing-Boing.” Measuring 10.25"...
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A Set of 7 "Magoo Express” Production Title and Credit Drawings.
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(UPA, 1955) A set of seven original drawings for the proposed titles to UPA’s 1955 Mr. Magoo short, "Magoo Express.” The titles were
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A Set of 7 Production and Model Drawings from "Magoo Express.”
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(UPA, 1955) A collection of seven layout and model drawings from UPA’s 1955 Mr. Magoo short, "Magoo Express.” Each drawing is accomp
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An Original Jack Kinney Monster Illustration.
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(Kinney, 1950s-80s) A hand-drawn page of monsters and ghoulish creatures, signed by Disney artist, Jack Kinney. Kinney is best known for his work as a
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A Charles Mintz Studio Publicity Drawing.
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(Mintz, 1937) A Charles Mintz Studio publicity drawing by John C. Walworth of the studio’s many characters including Scrappy and Krazy Kat. W
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A Walter Lantz Signed Woody Woodpecker Cel.
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(Lantz, 1970s) An original production cel of Woody Woodpecker from an unknown Walter Lantz cartoon. Lantz signed the bottom right of the cel, which fe
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A Signed Woody Woodpecker Limited Edition Cel.
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(Lantz, 1980s-90s) A hand-painted limited edition cel of Woody Woodpecker, signed by Walter Lantz and hand-numbered 194 of 200. Measuring 10.5
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A Maxie the Polar Bear Production Drawing.
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(Lantz, 1960s-70s) An original production drawing of Maxie the Polar Bear from the Chilly Willy series of animated shorts. Accomplished in graphite an
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A "Pink Panther" Production Cel & Drawings.
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(MGM, 1993) An original hand-painted multi-layer cel of the Pink Panther and Big Nose from "The Pink Panther.” Included are three origina...
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A "Pink Panther" Pirate Cel & Drawings.
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(MGM, 1993) An original hand-painted production cel of the Pink Panther fighting a pirate from "The Pink Panther.” Included is a graphite...
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A Multi-Signed "The Secret of NIMH" One-Sheet.
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(MGM, 1982) An original one-sheet for the animated film "The Secret of NIMH,” signed by Don Bluth and producers Gary Goldman and John Pom...
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A “Coraline” Eye Button Prop.
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(Focus Features, 2009) A button prop from the Laika stop-motion film “Coraline.” In the film's Other World, characters’ eye
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A Pair of “Coraline” Needle and Thread Props.
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(Focus Features, 2009) A needle and thread prop from the Laika stop-motion film “Coraline.” Production-used props including these we
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A Beans "The Phantom Ship" Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1936) A production drawing of Beans the Cat and a peg-legged pirate from the Looney Tunes short "The Phantom Ship." Accompli...
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A Beans the Cat Production Drawing Collection.
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(Schlesinger, 1930s) A collection of 6 production drawings of Beans the Cat from an unknown production. Beans appeared in the Looney Tunes series from
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A Porky Pig "Westward Whoa” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1936) An original production drawing of Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short "Westward Whoa.” With a character image size ...
Current Bid: 100.00
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A "Picador Porky” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing from the Looney Tunes cartoon "Picador Porky.” With an image size of 5.25” x 5.25
Current Bid: 100.00
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A Set of Production Drawings from "Porky’s Road Race.”
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(Schlesinger, 1937) A set of seven production drawings from "Porky’s Road Race,” directed by Frank Tashlin. Five drawings capture th
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A Porky Pig Swears Blooper Reel Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1938) An original production drawing of Porky Pig from the infamous short in which he swears. The short, created for a Warner Brothers
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A "Porky’s Hare Hunt” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1938) An original production drawing from the Looney Tunes cartoon "Porky’s Hare Hunt.” This short marks the first app
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A "Porky’s Spring Planting” Layout Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1938) An original layout drawing from the Looney Tunes short "Porky’s Spring Planting,” directed by Frank Tashlin. Mea
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A Collection of "Old Glory” Paul Revere Production Drawings.
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(Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of over 90 original production drawings of the Paul Revere’s ride sequence from the Merrie Melodies short &qu...
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A Porky Pig "Any Bonds Today?” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1942) An original production drawing of Porky Pig from the 1942 cartoon "Any Bonds Today,” directed by Bob Clampett. This u...
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A "Porky's Hare Hunt" Studio Model Sheet.
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(Schlesinger, 1938) A Studio production model sheet of Porky Pig for "Porky’s Hare Hunt” under the working title of "Porky
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A One-of-a-Kind Bugs Bunny Doll by Charlotte Clark.
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(Charlotte Clark, 1950s) A one-of-a-kind Bugs Bunny doll hand-made by Charlotte Clark, who created the first Mickey Mouse doll with the help of her ne
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A "Hare-um Scare-um” Early Bugs Bunny Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1939) An original production drawing from the Merrie Melodies short, "Hare-um Scare-um.” This short marks the third appeara...
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A "Hare-um Scare-um” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1939) An original production drawing of John Sourpuss from his only appearance in the Merrie Melodies short "Hare-um Scare-um....
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An Early Bugs Bunny "Prest-O Change-O” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1939) A storyboard panel from the Merrie Melodies short "Prest-O Change-O” featuring an early version of Bugs Bunny, who wo...
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A Bugs Bunny "Wabbit Twouble” Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1941) An original production drawing of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short, "Wabbit Twouble” directed by Bob Clampet...
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A "Wabbit Twouble” Storyboard Panel.
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(Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard panel featuring Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short "Wabbit Twouble” directed by "W...
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A Collection of "Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid” Production Drawings.
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(Schlesinger, 1941) A collection of 11 sequential production drawings from the Merrie Melodies short "Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid.” The cart...
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A Pair of "Wacky Wildlife" Production Drawings.
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(Schlesinger, 1940) A pair of original production drawings of a mother and baby bird from the Merrie Melodies short "Wacky Wildlife.” Wit...
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An "Of Fox and Hounds" Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1940) An original production drawing from "Of Fox and Hounds.” The short featured Willoughby the dog’s debut, and what
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A Production Drawing from "Of Fox and Hounds.”
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(Schlesinger, 1940) An original production drawing of George the Fox and Willoughby from the Merrie Melodies short "Of Fox and Hounds.” M...
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A "Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawing of Clark Gable.
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(Schlesinger, 1941) A model drawing of Clark Gable from the Merrie Melodies short, "Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in graphite and co...
Current Bid: 200.00
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A "Hollywood Steps Out" Paulette Goddard Model Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1941) A model drawing of actress Paulette Goddard from the Merrie Melodies short, "Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in gr...
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A "The Crackpot Quail" Original Production Drawing.
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(Warner Bros., 1941) An original production drawing featuring the Quail from the Merrie Melodies short "The Crackpot Quail.” On the rever...
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A "Horton Hatches the Egg" Production Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1942) An original production drawing from "Horton Hatches the Egg." With an image size of 7.5” x 5.25” on 9.5
Current Bid: 200.00
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A Set of "Horton Hatches the Egg" Production Drawings.
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(Schlesinger, 1942) A collection of 11 production drawings from "Horton Hatches the Egg." Included are four rough animation drawings of th...
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
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A Tweety Bird "Tree Cornered Tweety" Production Cel.
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(Warner Bros. 1956) An original hand-painted production cel of Tweety Bird from the Merrie Melodies short "Tree Cornered Tweety." With an ...
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A "Dough for the Do-Do” Production Background.
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(Warner Bros., 1949) The original production background for the opening shot of "Dough for the Do-Do,” directed by Friz Freleng. This Mer...
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A "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs” So White Character Drawing.
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(Schlesinger, 1943) A character drawing of So White, the heroine of "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs.” With an image size of 1.75” x
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Prince Chawmin’ Character Development Art.
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(Schlesinger, 1943) A drawing with two character development studies of Prince Chawmin’ from "Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs.” With
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