Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks

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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks. This incredible auction will be held on December 5th, Walt’s birthday, and contains over 800 rare artifacts relating to the legacy of Walt Disney. This collection spans the early years of Walt’s youth, to the success and growth of his studio, to the beloved theme parks throughout the world. Highlights of this collection include hand-drawn original artwork by Walt himself, original letters from Walt to his friends and family, rare Kem Weber designed Walt Disney Studios animation desks and furniture, early original drawings for Walt’s backyard Carolwood Pacific Railroad, and some of the earliest original drawings of what would become Disneyland, as well as Disney Parks signage, props, costumes, and much more! Additional details will be posted soon.

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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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Original Production Cel from Fantasia.61 - Original Production Cel from Fantasia.
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(Disney, 1940) An original production cel featuring Ben Ali-Gator and Hyacinth Hippo from the "Dance of the Hours" sequence of Fantasia. T...
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Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Fantasia Vernon Kilns Ceramic Fishbowl Style Vase.62 - Fantasia Vernon Kilns Ceramic Fishbowl Style Vase.
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(Disney, 1940) A rare hand-painted ceramic fishbowl-style vase by Vernon Kilns Pottery. This elegant vessel features the enchanting goldfish from the
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Pair of Fantasia Faun Department Store Display Figures.63 - Pair of Fantasia Faun Department Store Display Figures.
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(Disney, 1940) A pair of vintage faun figures attributed to an elaborate department store display themed for Walt Disney’s Fantasia. Construc
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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Collection of (6) Fantasia Italian Photobustas.64 - Collection of (6) Fantasia Italian Photobustas.
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(Disney, 1950s) A collection of (6) Italian "photobustas" used to promote a 1950s theatrical rerelease of Fantasia. The color posters feat...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Signed Claude Coats Fantasia Print.65 - Signed Claude Coats Fantasia Print.
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(Disney, 1990) A limited edition concept art print signed by Disney Legend Claude Coats. The print was released for the 50th anniversary of the animat
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Sorcerer Mickey Bronze Prototype.66 - Sorcerer Mickey Bronze Prototype.
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(Disney, c.1990s) A one-of-a-kind bronze prototype created by renowned sculptor Bill Toma depicting Sorcerer Mickey from Fantasia. This Sorcerer Micke
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 10,000.00
 
 
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1941 Walt Disney Studios Animators' Strike Archive.67 - 1941 Walt Disney Studios Animators' Strike Archive.
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(Disney, 1941) An incredibly rare archive of documents that were created and distributed during the historic Disney animator's strike of 1941. F...
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Walt Disney Signed Dumbo Original Production Cel.68 - Walt Disney Signed Dumbo Original Production Cel.
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(Disney, 1941) A beautiful original production cel of Dumbo with a mat that is signed by Walt Disney. The cel of Dumbo was trimmed to image, enhanced
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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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Original Production Cel & Background from Bambi.69 - Original Production Cel & Background from Bambi.
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(Disney, 1942) A beautiful cel set up featuring production cels of Bambi, rabbits, and a grass overlay cel, placed over a hand-painted production back
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Estimate : 7,000.00 - 9,000.00
 
 
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Original Friend Owl Bambi Production Cel.70 - Original Friend Owl Bambi Production Cel.
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(Disney, 1942) An original production cel of the character Friend Owl from Walt Disney's Bambi. The cel was originally prepared by Courvoisier G...
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Bambi with Butterfly Evan K. Shaw Ceramic Figure.71 - Bambi with Butterfly Evan K. Shaw Ceramic Figure.
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(Disney, c.1940s) A ceramic figure by Evan K. Shaw of Los Angeles. Depicting Bambi gazing at a yellow butterfly on his tail, the figure is glazed with
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Bambi Flower the Skunk MCP Mingay Wall Pocket.72 - Bambi Flower the Skunk MCP Mingay Wall Pocket.
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(Disney, c.1950s) A Bambi-themed ceramic wall pocket by MCP Mingay Sydney. Featuring a figure of Flower the skunk in a stylized vegetation setting, th
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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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Prototype World War II Fifinella WASP Unit Insignia.73 - Prototype World War II Fifinella WASP Unit Insignia.
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(Disney, 1940s) An original hand-illustrated prototype Fifinella unit insignia for the Women Airforce Service Pilots. Fifinella was designed by Walt D
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Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Peg Leg Pete World War II Military Squadron Patch.74 - Peg Leg Pete World War II Military Squadron Patch.
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(Disney, 1940s) A rare vintage Peg Leg Pete squadron patch designed by Disney for the 603rd Bombardment Squadron which served in Europe during World W
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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Donald Duck World War II Military Patch.75 - Donald Duck World War II Military Patch.
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(Disney, 1940s) A rare vintage Donald Duck patch designed by Disney for the 63rd Troop Carrier Squadron which served in the Pacific during World War I
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Estimate : 700.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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Wildcat World War II Military Unit Insignia.76 - Wildcat World War II Military Unit Insignia.
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(Disney, 1940s) An early version of the wildcat unit insignia for the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. As part of their contribution to the war effo
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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1942 Walt Disney Productions Annual Report.77 - 1942 Walt Disney Productions Annual Report.
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(Disney, 1942) An extremely rare Walt Disney Productions annual report for the fiscal year ending October 3rd, 1942. In 1942, Disney released the feat
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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Donald Duck Choo Choo Pull Toy and Original Artwork.78 - Donald Duck Choo Choo Pull Toy and Original Artwork.
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(Disney, 1940) This is the original artwork for the Donald Duck Choo Choo Pull Toy #450 manufactured by Fisher Price, and includes a final version of
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Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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Donald Duck Fisher Price Pull Toy.79 - Donald Duck Fisher Price Pull Toy.
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(Disney, c.1930s) A wooden Donald Duck pull-toy created by Fisher Price. The toy has lithographically printed imagery for Donald and "flapping&...
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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Set of (4) Donald Duck Canned Goods.80 - Set of (4) Donald Duck Canned Goods.
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(Disney, c.1940s-50s) A collection of (4) vintage Donald Duck-branded canned goods. The collection includes an empty cardboard and tin Donald Duck Ora
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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