The Paul Morantz Collection

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From the estate of well-known Southern California attorney and investigative journalist Paul Morantz comes an incredible collection of original animation art, illustration art, pin-up art, vintage tin toys, Disneyana, ceramics, and more. With over 1000 items, this collection contains something for the collector in all of us and is not to be missed. You won't want to miss this incredible auction.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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A Rare 1937 Mickey Mouse Deadline Studio Magazine.641 - A Rare 1937 Mickey Mouse Deadline Studio Magazine.
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(Disney, 1937) An extremely rare internal newsletter from the Walt Disney Hyperion Studio. This copy of "Mickey Mouse Deadline" Issue #1 w...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M******y for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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A Marx Ferdinand & Matador Tin Toy Wind-Up With Box.642 - A Marx Ferdinand & Matador Tin Toy Wind-Up With Box.
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(Marx, 1938) A fantastic Ferdinand and Matador tin litho wind-up toy produced by Marx Toys in 1938. The toy features die-cut tin figures of Ferdinand
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (325.00) = 325.00
 
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A Ferdinand the Bull Pull Toy by N.N. Hill Brass.643 - A Ferdinand the Bull Pull Toy by N.N. Hill Brass.
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(N.N. Hill, 1938) A Ferdinand the Bull Pull Toy by the N.N. Hill Brass Company of East Hampton, Connecticut. The toy features a wooden Ferdinand with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
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Marx Ferdinand The Bull Wind-Up Toy with Box.644 - Marx Ferdinand The Bull Wind-Up Toy with Box.
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(Marx Toys, 1938) A charming 4.25"x5.5" long Ferdinand The Bull tin litho toy with built-in key produced by Marx Toys in 1938. The toy is ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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A Rare Matador Figure by Crown Toys645 - A Rare Matador Figure by Crown Toys
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(Crown Toys, 1938) A rare painted composition figure of the matador from "Ferdinand the Bull." Very few toys were made of this character. ...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to H********e for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
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A Set of (4) Snow White Postcards.646 - A Set of (4) Snow White Postcards.
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(Disney, 1930's) A collection of (4) postcards of "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." (3) were produced in France, and (1) was printed ...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G**********3 for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pencil Case by Dixon.647 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pencil Case by Dixon.
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(Dixon, 1930s) A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pencil case manufactured by Dixon. The exterior is decorated with imagery of Snow White and Prince Ch
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
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A Ferdinand the Bull Bank by Crown.648 - A Ferdinand the Bull Bank by Crown.
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(Crown, 1938) A Ferdinand the Bull bank by Crown Toy Manufacturing. The bank features hand-painted plastic, with metal stopper and a cloth and wire fl
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t******3 for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
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A Snow White Soap Boxed Set by Kerk Guild.649 - A Snow White Soap Boxed Set by Kerk Guild.
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(Kerk Guild, 1938) A Snow White Soap boxed set by Kerk Guild Bath Products. The box contains (6) soaps with labels of each Dwarfs and a seventh empty
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Britains Figure Set.650 - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Britains Figure Set.
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(Britains, 1938) A set of painted lead figures of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs made in England in 1938 by famed toy soldier manufacturer Britains.
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****y for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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A Snow White & Dwarfs Soap Set by Lightfoot Schultz.651 - A Snow White & Dwarfs Soap Set by Lightfoot Schultz.
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(Lightfoot Schultz, 1938) A Snow White Soap boxed set by the Lightfoot Schultz Company of Fifth Avenue New York. The box contains (8) figural soaps mo
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Snow White & Dwarfs Soap Set by Lightfoot Schultz.652 - A Snow White & Dwarfs Soap Set by Lightfoot Schultz.
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(Lightfoot Scultz, 1938) A Snow White Soap boxed set by the Lightfoot Schultz Company of Fifth Avenue New York. The box contains (8) figural soaps mod
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Vintage Snow White Doll by Madame Alexander.653 - A Vintage Snow White Doll by Madame Alexander.
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(Madame Alexander, 1939) A vintage 1930s Snow White Doll by Madame Alexander. The composite doll has "sleep eyes" that open and close, hum...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A Snow White's Album by De Beukelaer of Belgium.654 - A Snow White's Album by De Beukelaer of Belgium.
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(Disney/De Beukelaer, 1938) A collector's album of (100) "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" trading cards produced by De Beukelaer Choc...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****y for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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A Pair of Snow White Jingle Club Member Buttons.655 - A Pair of Snow White Jingle Club Member Buttons.
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(Disney, 1939) A pair of Snow White Jingle Club buttons. The Snow White Jingle Club was sponsored by businesses like bakeries and laundry services. On
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Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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An Early American Edition of Bambi by Felix Salten.656 - An Early American Edition of Bambi by Felix Salten.
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(Salten/Grosset & Dunlap, 1929) The second English language edition of "Bambi" by Felix Salten. This followed the first American editi...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to G**********3 for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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A Mickey and Donald in Boat Celluloid Toy.657 - A Mickey and Donald in Boat Celluloid Toy.
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(Japan, 1940s) A Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck in rowboat celluloid toy. Made in Occupied Japan, the 6"x2.5" tall toy features two moveable...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
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Running Mickey on Pluto Celluloid Wind-Up Toy.658 - Running Mickey on Pluto Celluloid Wind-Up Toy.
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(Masudaya, 1940s) A "Running Mickey on Pluto" celluloid wind-up toy. Measuring 3.25"wide, 6" long and 5.25" tall, the toy f...
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
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A Marx Pinocchio the Acrobat Wind-Up Tin Toy.659 - A Marx Pinocchio the Acrobat Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Marx, 1939) A beautiful tin litho wind-up toy with built-in key. Produced by Marx Toys, it measures 2"x17"x17" tall including a 7&qu...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A Walking Pinocchio Wind-Up Tin Toy.660 - A Walking Pinocchio Wind-Up Tin Toy.
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(Marx, 1939) A Walking Pinocchio tin litho wind-up toy with box. When wound, Pinocchio waddles forward and his eyes move. Measuring 3"x8.75&quo...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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