The Paul Morantz Collection

Auction Details

For more information, and to order a physical catalog, visit vegalleries.com/morantz

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.
Choose Your Layout > Switch to Grid View Switch to List View
An Original Female Driver Painting by Harry Fredman.51 - An Original Female Driver Painting by Harry Fredman.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Fredman, 1950s-60s) A beautiful original painting of a woman driver by Harry Fredman (1923-1999). Fredman was a prolific advertising artist and at on
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to v********l for (2,200.00 + 462.00BP) = 2,662.00
 
Details...Bookmark
An Original Painting for a Magazine Advertisement.52 - An Original Painting for a Magazine Advertisement.
Van Eaton Galleries
(1950s/60s) A fantastic original illustration for a magazine or advertisement featuring a pilot and three stewardesses. Accomplished in gouache on ill
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to c****7 for (400.00 + 84.00BP) = 484.00
 
Details...Bookmark
"TWA--Jet Set in Comfort"  Painting by Len Oehman.53 - "TWA--Jet Set in Comfort" Painting by Len Oehman.
Van Eaton Galleries
(TWA, 1960s) A "TWA--Jet Set in Comfort" original painting by Len Oehmen. Oehman is known for his advertising and illustration work includ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (1,400.00) = 1,400.00
 
Details...Bookmark
"Every Eye Finds its Own Beauty" Embossed Print.54 - "Every Eye Finds its Own Beauty" Embossed Print.
Van Eaton Galleries
(1899) An embossed print of a damsel and sailor enjoying the view at sea. Titled "Every Eye Finds its Own Beauty," the work is a ribald jo...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to M*****2 for (150.00 + 31.50BP) = 181.50
 
Details...Bookmark
A Gouraud's Oriental Cream Store Display Sign55 - A Gouraud's Oriental Cream Store Display Sign
Van Eaton Galleries
(Gouraud's, 1920s) A store display sign for Gouraud's Oriental Cream. Made of printed paper mounted to board, the sign measures 19.75"x...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to V*********u for (70.00 + 14.70BP) = 84.70
 
Details...Bookmark
A Pepsi-Cola Store Display Sign.56 - A Pepsi-Cola Store Display Sign.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Pepsi-Cola, 1930s) A Pepsi-Cola store display sign. Printed on heavy artboard it promises a "nickel drink - worth a dime." Measuring 8&qu...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g*****1 for (125.00 + 26.25BP) = 151.25
 
Details...Bookmark
A Squirrel Brand Salted Peanuts Display Sign.57 - A Squirrel Brand Salted Peanuts Display Sign.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Squirrel Brand, 1930s) An antique Squirrel Brand Salted Peanuts store display sign. The sign is composed of thin cardstock with adhered vintage hangi
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r******r for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
Details...Bookmark
A Pepsi-Cola Store Display.58 - A Pepsi-Cola Store Display.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Pepsi-Cola, 1940s) A cardboard store display for "Bigger Better" Pepsi-Cola featuring Keystone Cop cartoon characters. A ringlet at the t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (350.00) = 350.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Westinghouse Lamps Store Display.59 - A Westinghouse Lamps Store Display.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Westinghouse, 1940s) A cardboard store display for Westinghouse light bulbs. Measuring 23"x17.75", the sign is in very good condition, wi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
Details...Bookmark
An Edelbrew Beer Menu Advertisement.60 - An Edelbrew Beer Menu Advertisement.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Edelbrew, 1940s) An Edelbrew Beer advertisement on a blank beer menu. Measuring 11"x15", the piece is in very good condition, with some c...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 25.00 | Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
An Original Dr Pepper Store Display with Wood Frame.61 - An Original Dr Pepper Store Display with Wood Frame.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Dr. Pepper, 1940's) An original store display for Doctor Pepper. Dr. Pepper's early slogan was "Drink a bite to at 10, 2, and 4."...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (650.00) = 650.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Pair of Vintage Coca-Cola Trays.62 - A Pair of Vintage Coca-Cola Trays.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Coca-Cola, 1948, 1980s) A pair of Coca-Cola tin lithographic trays. One is a 1940s original while the mustard-yellow-backed one is a reproduction of
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Squirt Soda Store Display.63 - A Squirt Soda Store Display.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Squirt, 1970s) A store display for Squirt soda. The piece is composed of vibrant lithographic imagery on cardstock. Measuring 18.5"x15", ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (25.00) = 25.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Small Kodak Film Standee.64 - A Small Kodak Film Standee.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Kodak, 1980s) A countertop display for Kodak of a girl in swimsuit displaying film. Measuring 21"x5", the piece is in very good condition...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to R***o for (25.00 + 5.25BP) = 30.25
 
Details...Bookmark
An Original "Slave Ship" Swedish One Sheet Poster.65 - An Original "Slave Ship" Swedish One Sheet Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 1937) An original release Swedish one sheet poster for the film "Slave Ship" starring Warner Baxter and Wallace Beery. ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to B******5 for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Margaret Hamilton Signed Publicity Photo.66 - A Margaret Hamilton Signed Publicity Photo.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Margaret Hamilton, 1930s-40s) A signed publicity photo of actress Margaret Hamilton. Best known as the Wicked Witch in "The Wizard of Oz,"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c******s for (225.00 + 47.25BP) = 272.25
 
Details...Bookmark
An Original Poster Concept Art for "Devil Goddess."67 - An Original Poster Concept Art for "Devil Goddess."
Van Eaton Galleries
(Columbia Pictures, 1955) Original concept art for a poster of Johnny Weissmuller's "Devil Goddess." Accomplished in pencil, crayon, a...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
A 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Window Card.68 - A 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Window Card.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1954) An original window card for "20,000 Leagues under the Sea." These window cards were printed with a large white box at the t...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A "Walt Disney's The Living Desert" Insert Poster.69 - A "Walt Disney's The Living Desert" Insert Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1953) An original release insert poster for "The Living Desert", Walt Disney's first feature length True Life Adventure. RKO&...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (250.00) = 250.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Trio of 1950's Music Idol Magazines.70 - A Trio of 1950's Music Idol Magazines.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Charlton, 1954-1956) A set of (3) music magazines of the 1950's, framed together. Covers feature top stars Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, and Ja...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to L*********3 for (175.00 + 36.75BP) = 211.75
 
Details...Bookmark
A "To Hell and Back" Half Sheet Movie Poster.71 - A "To Hell and Back" Half Sheet Movie Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Universal, 1955) An original release half sheet poster for the 1955 Audie Murphy film "To Hell and Back." A discreet stamp from the "...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to c********D for (100.00 + 21.00BP) = 121.00
 
Details...Bookmark
"The Biggest Bundle of Them All" Insert Poster.72 - "The Biggest Bundle of Them All" Insert Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM, 1968) An original release insert poster for "The Biggest Bundle of Them All" starring Raquel Welch and Robert Wagner. Measuring 14&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A "Blackboard Jungle" Canadian Rerelease Poster.73 - A "Blackboard Jungle" Canadian Rerelease Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(National Film, 1960s) A one sheet poster for the Canadian rerelease of Blackboard Jungle. Notably, this poster gives top billing to Sidney Poitier, w
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Saturday Night Fever One Sheet Movie Poster74 - A Saturday Night Fever One Sheet Movie Poster
Van Eaton Galleries
(Paramount, 1977) An original one sheet poster for Saturday Night Fever. The film was originally released with an "R" rating and 118-minut...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (50.00) = 50.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A "2001: A Space Odyssey" One-Sheet Poster.75 - A "2001: A Space Odyssey" One-Sheet Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(MGM/United Artists, 1980) An original rerelease one sheet poster for 2001: A Space Odyssey. With art by Robert McCall, the poster measures 27"...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (700.00) = 700.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Blade Runner Replicant Detection Unit Patch.76 - A Blade Runner Replicant Detection Unit Patch.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Warner Brothers, 1982) A Blade Runner Replicant Detection unit patch. Measuring 3.25"x4.5", the patch mounted to plastic with pinbacks is...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
An "Independence Day" Signed One Sheet Poster.77 - An "Independence Day" Signed One Sheet Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 1996) An original release one sheet poster for Independence Day, signed by Director Roland Emmerich and Producer Dean Devlin. Emmer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*********o for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
Details...Bookmark
An "Independence Day" One-Sheet Poster.78 - An "Independence Day" One-Sheet Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(20th Century Fox, 1996) An original release one sheet poster for Independence Day Signed by producer Dean Devlin. Measuring 27"x40", the ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to a*****Z for (50.00 + 10.50BP) = 60.50
 
Details...Bookmark
A "The Lion King" One Sheet Poster.79 - A "The Lion King" One Sheet Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1994) An original release one sheet poster for The Lion King. Measuring 27"x40", the poster is in very good condition with slight...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A "Pocahontas" One Sheet Poster.80 - A "Pocahontas" One Sheet Poster.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Disney, 1995) An original release one sheet poster for "Pocahontas." Measuring 27"x40", the poster is in good condition, with s...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (60.00) = 60.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Bob's Big Boy Print by Stan Cline.81 - A Bob's Big Boy Print by Stan Cline.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Stan Cline, Nostalgia Graphics) A lithograph of a Stan Cline painting that depicts a 1961 view of Bob's Big Boy on Van Nuys Blvd in the San Fer...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to m******t for (60.00 + 12.60BP) = 72.60
 
Details...Bookmark
A Felix the Cat Chevrolet Print by Stan Cline.82 - A Felix the Cat Chevrolet Print by Stan Cline.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Stan Cline, Nostalgia Graphics) A Lithograph of a Stan Cline painting that depicts a 1957 view of the Felix the Cat Chevrolet dealership in Los Angel
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Rare Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy by Nifty.83 - A Rare Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy by Nifty.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Nifty, 1920s) A rare hand-painted Felix the Cat wind-up tin toy. Made in Germany for the Nifty Toy Company, this is one of the first Felix Toys produ
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Felix the Cat Mechanical Pull Toy with Box.84 - A Felix the Cat Mechanical Pull Toy with Box.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Nifty, 1920s) A Felix the cat tin-litho pull toy and original box manufactured by Nifty in the 1920s. Measuring 7.5"x4"x5.75" tall,...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (950.00) = 950.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Felix the Cat  Wood Jointed Doll.85 - A Felix the Cat Wood Jointed Doll.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Schoenhut, 1924) A Felix the Cat wood jointed doll by Schoenhut. Standing 4" tall (the smaller of two sizes made), Felix is in very good to fi...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 300.00
Sold to floor for (150.00) = 150.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy Scooter.86 - A Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy Scooter.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Chein, 1920s) A Felix the Cat wind-up tin scooter toy. When wound, Felix pumps up and down as the scooter zooms forward. Two versions of this toy wer
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A "Speedy Felix" Wooden Pull Toy.87 - A "Speedy Felix" Wooden Pull Toy.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Nifty, 1931) A rare Felix the Cat wooden pull toy. The 4.5"x12"x4.75" toy features Felix as the driver. Felix has metal arms attache...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Pair of Bonzo the Dog Bisque Figurines.88 - A Pair of Bonzo the Dog Bisque Figurines.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Borgfeldt, 1920s) A Pair of bisque figurines of George Studdy's Bonzo Dog. British comic strip artist George Studdy created Bonzo in 1922. He b...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
A Dandy Periscope by Marks Bros. Toys.89 - A Dandy Periscope by Marks Bros. Toys.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Marks Bros., 1925) A toy periscope by Marks Brothers of Boston. With two angled mirrors inside, the user can see around corners and over walls. The l
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (40.00) = 40.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A William Krause Charlie Chaplin Slate Dancer.90 - A William Krause Charlie Chaplin Slate Dancer.
Van Eaton Galleries
(William Krause, 1920s) A dancing tin litho Charlie Chaplin toy. Designed as a steam toy accessory, Chaplin dances when the crank is turned by hand, o
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (550.00) = 550.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Vintage Halloween PumpkinDie-Cut Lantern.91 - Vintage Halloween PumpkinDie-Cut Lantern.
Van Eaton Galleries
(1930s) A rare American made die-cut cardboard lantern from the 1930s. The 3"x6.25"x5.5" tall double sided lantern features paper ins...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Pair of Rare Tin Wind-Up Boat by Lindstrom.92 - A Pair of Rare Tin Wind-Up Boat by Lindstrom.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Lindstrom, 1920s-1930s) A pair of rare tin wind-up boats made in the 1920s and 30s by Lindstrum. The speedboat measuring 2.5"x7.25"x2.5&q...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A rare Ingap Topolino Tin Wind-Up Race Car93 - A rare Ingap Topolino Tin Wind-Up Race Car
Van Eaton Galleries
(Ingap, 1931) A rare wind-up tin racer Topolino Mouse car by Ingap of Italy. The tin litho toy features striking images of cats and mice. When wound,
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (225.00) = 225.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Collection of Toy Flat Tin Soldiers.94 - Collection of Toy Flat Tin Soldiers.
Van Eaton Galleries
(1930s) An interesting collection of (40) hand-painted flat tin soldiers most likely made in Germany in the 1930s. Measuring between 1" and 2.5...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (70.00) = 70.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A German Mohair "Bully" Bulldog by Steiff95 - A German Mohair "Bully" Bulldog by Steiff
Van Eaton Galleries
(Steiff, 1930's) A French Bulldog plush in a rare orange color, by Steiff of Germany. "Bully" has amber glass eyes, a swivel neck, vel...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (475.00) = 475.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Vintage 1930s Celluloid  Baby Carriage Toy & Box.96 - A Vintage 1930s Celluloid Baby Carriage Toy & Box.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A celluloid Baby Carriage toy manufactured in Japan. Measuring 6" tall and 5"x3.25", the fragile toy is in fine condit...
Bidding Has Concluded
Start Price : 50.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
Details...Bookmark
A Rare Flip the Frog Doll by Deans Rag Book Co.97 - A Rare Flip the Frog Doll by Deans Rag Book Co.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Deans Rag Book Co, 1930) A rare 6.25" tall Flip The Frog Doll produced in England by the Dean Rag Book Company in 1930. The Velveteen stuffed ...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
 
Details...Bookmark
A Betty-Boop Celluloid Wind-Up Nodder.98 - A Betty-Boop Celluloid Wind-Up Nodder.
Van Eaton Galleries
(Japan, 1930s) A Betty Boop celluloid wind-up nodder with original box. Made in Japan in the 1930's, she retains a tax/import stamp on her back....
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t*********r for (425.00 + 89.25BP) = 514.25
 
Details...Bookmark
A Pair of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit & Popeye Buttons.99 - A Pair of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit & Popeye Buttons.
Van Eaton Galleries
(King Features/Lantz, 1930s) A rare pair of buttons featuring Walter Lantz and Bill Nolan's Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Penney's Back to Sch...
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to c******s for (200.00 + 42.00BP) = 242.00
 
Details...Bookmark
Pair of Popeye & Barnacle Bill Tin Litho Toys.100 - Pair of Popeye & Barnacle Bill Tin Litho Toys.
Van Eaton Galleries
(J. Chein Co., 1930s) A Pair of wind-up tin litho walker toys of Popeye and Barnacle Bill. When wound both function properly, rocking back and forth a
Bidding Has Concluded
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
 
Details...Bookmark