The Bob Clampett Collection

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Van Eaton Galleries proudly presents The Bob Clampett Auction, an incredible two-day event featuring the collection of one of animation’s most influential artists! Over 950 lots are up for auction, including animation art from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies classics, original puppets from “Time for Beany,” Beany and Cecil merchandise, a Charlie McCarthy stop-motion armature, and even rare photos of Walt Disney.

Clampett created or refined Warner Bros.’ most beloved cartoon characters of all time: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Tweety Bird. He collaborated with famed author Edgar Rice Burroughs on a never-produced John Carter of Mars animated serial, art from which is included in this auction. A young Clampett even helped his aunt Charlotte Clark create the very first Mickey Mouse doll!

Many of the shorts Clampett directed are considered among the looniest and greatest ever, including “Porky in Wackyland,” “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery,” “Tortoise Wins by a Hare,” and the “Fantasia” spoof “A Corny Concerto.” He created the Emmy-winning puppet show “Time for Beany,” which counted Albert Einstein among its fans, and its animated successor “Beany and Cecil,” both rife with Clampett’s love of puns and topical humor.

Not only was Clampett a talented artist, he was a collector. Clampett preserved countless pieces of his own work and kept many of the books and artwork that inspired him as a child. We at Van Eaton Galleries consider ourselves lucky to be able to offer these treasures up for auction to the public.

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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Carl Stalling’s Conductor’s Baton.51 - Carl Stalling’s Conductor’s Baton.
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(Stalling, 1930s) Carl Stalling’s personal conductor’s baton. Stalling, who is best known for composing and orchestrating the scores
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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to S********t for (20,000.00 + 5,000.00BP) = 25,000.00
 
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An Early Disney Studios Photos and Negatives Collection.52 - An Early Disney Studios Photos and Negatives Collection.
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(Disney, 1920s-40s) A collection of 13 negatives and 24 prints of very early Disney Studio photos. The negatives include images of Walt with Charlotte
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to n****0 for (3,750.00 + 937.50BP) = 4,687.50
 
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A Group Photo with Walt Outside the Hyperion Studio.53 - A Group Photo with Walt Outside the Hyperion Studio.
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(Disney, 1930s) A rare very early print of a photo taken outside Disney’s Hyperion Studio featuring (standing) Jack King, Ub Iwerks, Walt Dis
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n****0 for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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An Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Model Sheet.54 - An Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Model Sheet.
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(Disney, 1920s) A rare 1920s Oswald the Rabbit model sheet from Bob Clampett’s personal collection. Model sheets such as these were distribut
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to n****0 for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
 
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An Ub Iwerks Mickey Mouse "Barn Dance" Production Drawing.55 - An Ub Iwerks Mickey Mouse "Barn Dance" Production Drawing.
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(Disney, 1929) An exceptional original production drawing by Ub Iwerks of Mickey Mouse from the character’s 4th animated short “The
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Estimate : 700.00 - 900.00
Sold to n****0 for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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A Bob Clampett Drawn Diary Illustration.56 - A Bob Clampett Drawn Diary Illustration.
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(Clampett, 1931) An original drawing from Bob Clampett’s “drawn diary” featuring an evening at the movies with his friends.
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********a.. for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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A Mickey Mouse Drawing by Bob Clampett.57 - A Mickey Mouse Drawing by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1930s) Although Bob Clampett did not work at the Walt Disney Studios, he was no doubt a fan of the artists there and the characters they cr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*********1 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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A Bob Clampett "Three Little Pigs" Drawn Diary Illustration.58 - A Bob Clampett "Three Little Pigs" Drawn Diary Illustration.
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(Clampett, 1933) An original drawing from Bob Clampett's drawn diary featuring a day at the beach and an evening with friends and colleagues at ...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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A Three Little Pigs Studio Model Sheet.59 - A Three Little Pigs Studio Model Sheet.
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(Disney, 1933) A rare original printed model sheet for the groundbreaking 1933 Silly Symphony short “Three Little Pigs.” Although Cl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********h.. for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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A Three Little Pigs Studio Model Sheet of the Big Bad Wolf.60 - A Three Little Pigs Studio Model Sheet of the Big Bad Wolf.
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(Disney, 1933) A rare original printed model sheet of the Big Bad Wolf from the grounbreaking 1933 Disney Short “The Three Little Pigs.
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to a********e for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
 
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A Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Three Little Pigs Original Fan Card.61 - A Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Three Little Pigs Original Fan Card.
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(Disney, 1933) A rare studio fan card featuring the Three Little Pigs with Mickey and Pluto. Printed cards like these were given to guests at the Stud
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M****1 for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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A 1933 "Three Little Pigs" Book.62 - A 1933 "Three Little Pigs" Book.
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(Disney, 1933) A Three Little Pigs hardcover book with color illustrations. A handwritten note on the title page reads “Given to Bob Clampett
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A 1930s Mickey Mouse Production Drawing.63 - A 1930s Mickey Mouse Production Drawing.
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(Disney, 1930s) An original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from an unknown mid-1930s short. The image of Mickey measures 4” x 3.25
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*********1 for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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A Minnie Mouse Model Sheet by Bob Clampett.64 - A Minnie Mouse Model Sheet by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1937-38) A Minnie Mouse model sheet hand drawn by Bob Clampett. This sheet very closely matches the official Disney Studio Minnie Mouse mod
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m**7 for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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A Mickey Mouse Model Sheet by Bob Clampett.65 - A Mickey Mouse Model Sheet by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1937-38) A Mickey Mouse model sheet hand drawn by Bob Clampett. This sheet very closely matches the official Disney Studio Mickey Mouse mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m**7 for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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A Mickey Mouse Model Sheet Drawn by Bob Clampett.66 - A Mickey Mouse Model Sheet Drawn by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1937-38) A Mickey Mouse model sheet hand drawn by Bob Clampett. This sheet very closely matches the official Disney Studio Mickey Mouse mod
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********t for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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Disney Model Sheets for “Clock Cleaners” and “Donald’s Ostrich.[67 - Disney Model Sheets for “Clock Cleaners” and “Donald’s Ostrich.[
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(Disney, 1937) A pair of Studio-produced photostat model sheets for the animated shorts "Donald’s Ostrich" and “Clock Cleaners.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to N*********7 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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A "The Moose Hunt" Gag Drawing by Bob Clampett.68 - A "The Moose Hunt" Gag Drawing by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1931) A gag drawing by Bob Clampett based on the Mickey Mouse short “The Moose Hunt.” Accomplished in graphite and colore
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********a.. for (425.00 + 106.25BP) = 531.25
 
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A Pair of Goofy “Clock Cleaners” Production Drawings.69 - A Pair of Goofy “Clock Cleaners” Production Drawings.
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(Disney, 1937) A pair of original production drawings of Goofy from the Mickey Mouse series short “Clock Cleaners.” Measuring 10
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to b*********6 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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A Set of 1930s Disney Animated Short Model Sheets.70 - A Set of 1930s Disney Animated Short Model Sheets.
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(Disney, 1937-39) A collection of five model sheets from Disney animated sorts released from 1937 to 1939. Included are one sheet each from “
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********t for (450.00 + 112.50BP) = 562.50
 
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Bob Clampett's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Premiere Program.71 - Bob Clampett's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" Premiere Program.
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(Disney, 1937) An original program from the world premiere of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Held at the Carthay Circle Theatre
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b*******y for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
 
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A “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Dye Transfer.72 - A “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Dye Transfer.
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(Disney, 1950s) A Disney Studio photographic dye transfer of a scene from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Dye transfers such as t
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********a.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
 
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A Production Drawing from “The Practical Pig.”73 - A Production Drawing from “The Practical Pig.”
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(Disney, 1939) An original production drawing from the Silly Symphony short “The Practical Pig.” Measuring 10” x 12
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*********1 for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
 
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A Collection of "The Practical Pig" Model Sheets.74 - A Collection of "The Practical Pig" Model Sheets.
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(Disney, 1939/1970s-1980s) Three photostat model sheets, one original and two later-produced copies, of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Wolves f
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****g for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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A “The Practical Pig” Production Drawing.75 - A “The Practical Pig” Production Drawing.
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(Disney, 1939) An original production drawing of Fifer and Fiddler Pig from the Silly Symphony short “The Practical Pig.” With a cha
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*********1 for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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A “Donald’s Golf Game” Production Drawing.76 - A “Donald’s Golf Game” Production Drawing.
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(Disney, 1938) An original production drawing of Donald Duck from “Donald’s Golf Game.” With a character image size of 4.25
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m*********1 for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
 
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Bob Clampett’s Personal Signed "Fantasia" Program.77 - Bob Clampett’s Personal Signed "Fantasia" Program.
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(Disney, 1940) An original Walt Disney’s “Fantasia” program created for the film’s initial theatrical release. The
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*******y for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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A Pair of Donald and Nephews Original Drawings.78 - A Pair of Donald and Nephews Original Drawings.
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(Disney, 1950s-60s) A pair of animation drawings of Donald Duck holding a staff and Huey, Dewey, and Louie walking with rifles. These were likely from
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A “Donald’s Better Self” Dye Transfer.79 - A “Donald’s Better Self” Dye Transfer.
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(Disney, 1950s-80s) A Disney Studio photographic dye transfer of a scene from the 1938 short “Donald’s Better Self.” Dye tr
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N*********7 for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
 
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A Bob Clampett "Lady and the Tramp" Special Screening Invitation.80 - A Bob Clampett "Lady and the Tramp" Special Screening Invitation.
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(Disney, 1955) A “Lady and the Tramp” special screening invitation, sent to Bob Clampett. Bob added a note to his wife Sody to RSVP
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to m**7 for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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A Photo of Harman and Ising with Winkler’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Crew.81 - A Photo of Harman and Ising with Winkler’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Crew.
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(Harman-Ising, 1928) A photo print of Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising with staff from their time directing “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” ca
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******P for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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A Bob Clampett Harman-Ising Productions Business Card.82 - A Bob Clampett Harman-Ising Productions Business Card.
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(Clampett, 1930s) A Bob Clampett Harman-Ising Productions business card. Clampett worked at the studio from 1931-1933. Measuring 2” x 3.5
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*******P for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
 
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A Rare Sheet of Harman-Ising Studios Stationery.83 - A Rare Sheet of Harman-Ising Studios Stationery.
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(Harman-Ising, 1930-33) A very rare sheet of Harman-Ising Studio stationery, from the period when they were producing Looney Tunes featuring Bosko. Ep
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****g for (1,400.00 + 350.00BP) = 1,750.00
 
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A Harman-Ising Studio Stationery Envelope.84 - A Harman-Ising Studio Stationery Envelope.
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(Harman-Ising, 1929-38) A very rare unused envelope from the Harman-Ising Studio. measuring 4.25” x 9.5”, the envelope is in fine co
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******P for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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A Melvin Millar Harman-Ising Productions Business Card.85 - A Melvin Millar Harman-Ising Productions Business Card.
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(Harman-Ising, 1929-1938) A Melvin Millar business card from Harman-Ising Productions. A gag writer for the studio, Millar specialized in creating jok
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e******e for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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A Letter From Bob Clampett to E.C. Segar.86 - A Letter From Bob Clampett to E.C. Segar.
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(Clampett, 1931-1932) A letter draft from Bob Clampett to E.C. Segar, the creator of Popeye the Sailor. Clampett kept this handwritten draft of the le
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A Roy Disney Signed Letter to Harmon-Ising.87 - A Roy Disney Signed Letter to Harmon-Ising.
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(Disney, 1933) A letter from Roy O. Disney to Harman-Ising, the producers of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. In the letter, Roy urges all cartoon pr
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to R*****1 for (3,250.00 + 812.50BP) = 4,062.50
 
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A Popeye Print Signed by Jack Mercer to Bob Clampett.88 - A Popeye Print Signed by Jack Mercer to Bob Clampett.
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(Mercer, 1950s-60s) A print of Popeye signed by voice actor Jack Mercer with a dedication to Bob Clampett and his wife, Sody. The 6.5” x 5.5
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m*******P for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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A Bosko and Honey Painting by Hugh Harman.89 - A Bosko and Honey Painting by Hugh Harman.
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(Harman-Ising, 1930s) An extremely rare oil painting on canvas of Bosko and Honey, by their co-creator Hugh Harman, that decorated the studio offices.
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to e******e for (7,000.00 + 1,750.00BP) = 8,750.00
 
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A Harman-Ising Bosko and Honey Promotional Photo.90 - A Harman-Ising Bosko and Honey Promotional Photo.
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(Harman-Ising, 1920s-1930s) An original promotional photo of Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising with a drawing of Bosko and Honey. The two characters are ha
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to a*******3 for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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A “Bosko in Dutch” Gag Meeting Announcement Letter.91 - A “Bosko in Dutch” Gag Meeting Announcement Letter.
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(Warner Bros., 1932) A very rare internal notice of a gag meeting for the Bosko short “Bosko in Dutch.” Gag meetings are a little-do
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to s*******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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A Photo of Animator Larry Martin with a Bosko Cel.92 - A Photo of Animator Larry Martin with a Bosko Cel.
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(Harman-Ising, 1930s) A photograph of animator Larry Martin with a cel and background from a Bosko cartoon. In a note on the back, Clampett identifies
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**7 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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A Bosko & Honey "Battling Bosko" Storyboard Drawing.93 - A Bosko & Honey "Battling Bosko" Storyboard Drawing.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Bosko and Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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A "Battling Bosko" Gas House Harry Storyboard Drawing.94 - A "Battling Bosko" Gas House Harry Storyboard Drawing.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Bosko and Gas House Harry from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accom
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
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An Original Production Drawing from “Battling Bosko.”95 - An Original Production Drawing from “Battling Bosko.”
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original production drawing of Bosko from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m*********n for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
 
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A Honey “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing.96 - A Honey “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********y.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
 
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A “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing.97 - A “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko,” featuring a character with a strik
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M********e for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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A "Battling Bosko" Storyboard Drawing of Honey.98 - A "Battling Bosko" Storyboard Drawing of Honey.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m**7 for (275.00 + 68.75BP) = 343.75
 
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A "Battling Bosko" Crowd Storyboard Drawing.99 - A "Battling Bosko" Crowd Storyboard Drawing.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of a crowd from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphit
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m**7 for (475.00 + 118.75BP) = 593.75
 
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A “Ride Him, Bosko!” Layout Drawing.100 - A “Ride Him, Bosko!” Layout Drawing.
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(Harman-Ising, 1932) An original layout drawing featuring Bosko and Honey’s stagecoach driver from the Looney Tunes short “Ride Him,
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
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