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 Bob's Big Boy Print by Stan Cline.81 - A Bob's Big Boy Print by Stan Cline.
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(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...
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Estimate : 50.00 - 100.00
 
 
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A Felix the Cat Chevrolet Print by Stan Cline.82 - A Felix the Cat Chevrolet Print by Stan Cline.
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(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
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A Rare Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy by Nifty.83 - A Rare Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy by Nifty.
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(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
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A Felix the Cat Mechanical Pull Toy with Box.84 - A Felix the Cat Mechanical Pull Toy with Box.
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(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,...
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A Felix the Cat  Wood Jointed Doll.85 - A Felix the Cat Wood Jointed Doll.
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(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...
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A Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy Scooter.86 - A Felix the Cat Wind-Up Tin Toy Scooter.
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(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
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A "Speedy Felix" Wooden Pull Toy.87 - A "Speedy Felix" Wooden Pull Toy.
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(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...
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A Pair of Bonzo the Dog Bisque Figurines.88 - A Pair of Bonzo the Dog Bisque Figurines.
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(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...
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A Dandy Periscope by Marks Bros. Toys.89 - A Dandy Periscope by Marks Bros. Toys.
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(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
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A William Krause Charlie Chaplin Slate Dancer.90 - A William Krause Charlie Chaplin Slate Dancer.
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(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
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Vintage Halloween PumpkinDie-Cut Lantern.91 - Vintage Halloween PumpkinDie-Cut Lantern.
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(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...
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A Pair of Rare Tin Wind-Up Boat by Lindstrom.92 - A Pair of Rare Tin Wind-Up Boat by Lindstrom.
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(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...
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A rare Ingap Topolino Tin Wind-Up Race Car93 - A rare Ingap Topolino Tin Wind-Up Race Car
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(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,
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Collection of Toy Flat Tin Soldiers.94 - Collection of Toy Flat Tin Soldiers.
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(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...
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A German Mohair "Bully" Bulldog by Steiff95 - A German Mohair "Bully" Bulldog by Steiff
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(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...
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A Vintage 1930s Celluloid  Baby Carriage Toy & Box.96 - A Vintage 1930s Celluloid Baby Carriage Toy & Box.
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(Japan, 1930s) A celluloid Baby Carriage toy manufactured in Japan. Measuring 6" tall and 5"x3.25", the fragile toy is in fine condit...
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A Rare Flip the Frog Doll by Deans Rag Book Co.97 - A Rare Flip the Frog Doll by Deans Rag Book Co.
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(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 ...
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A Betty-Boop Celluloid Wind-Up Nodder.98 - A Betty-Boop Celluloid Wind-Up Nodder.
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(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....
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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A Pair of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit & Popeye Buttons.99 - A Pair of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit & Popeye Buttons.
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(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...
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Pair of Popeye & Barnacle Bill Tin Litho Toys.100 - Pair of Popeye & Barnacle Bill Tin Litho Toys.
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(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
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