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 Sleepy Bisque Bank.881 - A Rare Sleepy Bisque Bank.
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(Japan, 1930s) A rare bisque bank of Sleepy from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs." This was likely produced for sale in Japan, as the cas...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c********c.. for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
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A Rare Pinocchio Ceramic Figurine.882 - A Rare Pinocchio Ceramic Figurine.
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(Japan, 1940s) A rare painted glazed ceramic Pinocchio figurine. The figurine features hand-painted color with a golden feather in his hat and was ma
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l********d for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
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A Pinocchio Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Set.883 - A Pinocchio Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker Set.
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(Japan, 1940s) A Rare Pinocchio Ceramic Salt & Pepper Shaker figural set manufactured in Japan. These ceramic figurines of Pinocchio feature han...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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A Pinocchio Ceramic Planter.884 - A Pinocchio Ceramic Planter.
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(Japan, 1950s) A painted ceramic planter featuring Pinocchio and Figaro. The piece was produced in Japan in the 1950s and stands 4" tall. In go...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to G*****L for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
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A Figaro Ceramic Figurine.885 - A Figaro Ceramic Figurine.
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(Japan, 1950s) An unusual glazed ceramic figurine of Figaro. Most likely produced in Japan in the 1940s, the design is taken from an earlier ceramic p
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****m for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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An American Bisque Figaro Ceramic Pitcher.886 - An American Bisque Figaro Ceramic Pitcher.
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(American Bisque, 1950s) A beautiful large pitcher featuring Figaro produced by American Bisque in the 1950s. The pitcher was designed by famous cook
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
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A Pair of Figaro Ceramic Figural Planters.887 - A Pair of Figaro Ceramic Figural Planters.
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(Japan, 1940s) A pair of painted glazed ceramic Figaro Planters most likely produced in Occupied Japan in the 1940s. Based on the character from Disne
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to d*********s for (80.00 + 16.80BP) = 96.80
 
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Pair of Rabbit Ceramic Figurines by Walker Potteries.888 - Pair of Rabbit Ceramic Figurines by Walker Potteries.
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(Walker Potteries, 1940's-1950's) A pair of painted glazed ceramic rabbits. The blue-eyed rabbit bears a sticker for "Walker Potteries,...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
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A Bambi Figural Ceramic Vase.889 - A Bambi Figural Ceramic Vase.
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(Japan, 1950s) A painted glazed ceramic Bambi figural vase manufactured in Japan. The hand-painted vase depicts Bambi and a frog near tall grass. Meas
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to f*****f for (40.00 + 8.40BP) = 48.40
 
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A Bambi Ceramic Cookie Jar.890 - A Bambi Ceramic Cookie Jar.
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(Japan, 1950s/60s) An unusual Bambi painted glazed ceramic cookie jar with a woven wood handle. Measuring 7" tall with a 6.5" diameter bas...
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
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A Collection of  Tinker Bell Porcelain Figurines.891 - A Collection of Tinker Bell Porcelain Figurines.
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(Wales, 1950s) A collection of (7) Tinker Bell porcelain figurines by Wales of Japan. The delicate porcelain figurines are inspired by the pixie as sh
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
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A Davy Crockett Donald Duck Ceramic Figurine.892 - A Davy Crockett Donald Duck Ceramic Figurine.
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(Japan, 1950's) A ceramic figurine of Donald Duck dressed in Davy Crockett's coonskin cap, with rifle. Marked "Japan" on the botto...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to q********s.. for (85.00 + 17.85BP) = 102.85
 
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An Owl Porcelain Figure by Beswick.893 - An Owl Porcelain Figure by Beswick.
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(Beswick, 1960s-70s) A porcelain figure of Owl from Winnie the Pooh, manufactured by Beswick of England. The hand-painted figure was designed by sculp
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c****m for (105.00 + 22.05BP) = 127.05
 
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Collection of (9) 101 Dalmatians Ceramic Figurines.894 - Collection of (9) 101 Dalmatians Ceramic Figurines.
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(Enesco, 1960s) A beautiful set of (9) ceramic figurines featuring Pongo, Perdita and (7) puppies from Disney's "101 Dalmatians." Prod...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*********o for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
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An Original Mickey Mouse Drawing from "The Plowboy."895 - An Original Mickey Mouse Drawing from "The Plowboy."
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(Disney, 1929) An extremely rare original Ub Iwerks drawing of Mickey Mouse from "The Plowboy", the eighth Mickey Mouse short made. This c...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to m*****9 for (2,250.00 + 472.50BP) = 2,722.50
 
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An Original Production Drawing from "The Picnic."896 - An Original Production Drawing from "The Picnic."
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(Disney, 1930) An extremely rare drawing of Minnie's dog Rover from the 1930 Mickey Mouse Short, "The Picnic." A few months before thi...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*****9 for (850.00 + 178.50BP) = 1,028.50
 
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An Original Production Drawing From "The Mail Pilot."897 - An Original Production Drawing From "The Mail Pilot."
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(Disney, 1933) An original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Disney's 1933 short, "The Mail Pilot." Accomplished in graph...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to m*****9 for (1,200.00 + 252.00BP) = 1,452.00
 
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An Original production drawing from "The Mail Pilot."898 - An Original production drawing from "The Mail Pilot."
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(Disney, 1933) An original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Disney's 1933 short, "The Mail Pilot." Accomplished in graph...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to l******a for (375.00 + 78.75BP) = 453.75
 
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A Production Drawing from "Mickey's Steamroller."899 - A Production Drawing from "Mickey's Steamroller."
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(Disney, 1934) An original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from Disney's 1934 short, "Mickey's Steamroller." Accomplished in gr...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
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A Production Drawing from "Mickey's Steamroller."900 - A Production Drawing from "Mickey's Steamroller."
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(Disney, 1934) An original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from Disney's 1934 short, "Mickey's Steamroller." Accomplished in gr...
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Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to D******o for (475.00 + 99.75BP) = 574.75
 
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