Disney Original Art & Print

 There is no character more highly regarded globally than the beloved Mickey Mouse: Here it is... The only surfaced Key-Frame Animation Drawing from Plane Crazy (1928), the undisputed king of animation Grails. It features the creation of Mickey Mouse, his true first appearance as the drawing and release pre-dates Steamboat Willie, and was released as a silent cartoon for a test audience. This particular drawing was done by Walt Disney's partner and lead animator Ub Iwerks and is a rare keyframe matching two piece drawing. What make this even more rare and desirable is the Ub Iwerks own notation on drawing #300, outlining this piece to be used as reference for this key scene for drawings 301-330 (Mickey and Minnie in the plane). There have been less than 50 authentic original drawings from Plane Crazy that have come to market and none have had any notations or outlines by none other than Ub Iwerks for future drawings, making it a "Key-Frame", otherwise known as a key animation drawing.  The only other known focal piece with the first appearance of Mickey with specific notes by Ub Iwerks are the infamous original Plane Crazy storyboards outlining the story and Mickey Mouse, which was donated to the Library of Congress years ago and is valued in the Millions. 

Jack's Back! -- The Pumpkin King rides atop the Mayor's hearse to the delight of the ghosts, ghouls and vampires of Halloween Town. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas has become a much beloved modern classic both for it's fantastic imagery and exceptional soundtrack. Offered here is an original storyboard drawing from the early stages of this stop-motion film which originated as a poem Burton wrote during his tenure at Disney. From the pivotal returning s  

“Lalalalalalalalalala

Jack? Jack’s Back? Jack’s okay! He’s alright! Jack...Jacks okay and he’s back, Ok, He’s alright, Let’s shout, Make a fuss, scream it out

Jack is back now, everyone sing...

In our town of Halloween.” 

The art is by storyboard artist Jorgen Klubien, who is best known for his work on such Pixar favorites as Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., and Cars. It is rendered in ink and graphite on 8.5" x 5.5" paper which bears a sticker in the lower right corner with the number 12 written on it. Original artwork from this holiday favorite is highly sought-after by a variety of collectors. It shows light handling and pinholes. Condition is Very Good. 

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Sally Oiriginal Concept Art (Touchstone/ Disney, 1993). "... She's the only one who makes sense around this insane asylum!"  Sally is the rag doll monster from Halloween Town, created by Dr. Finkelstein. Sally is an intelligent, inconspicuous woman, who wants her independence, but is repeatedly restrained by Dr. Finkelstein. This is an original Sally piece by Kelly Adam Asbury, the Assistant Art Director on Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas. He was the director of DreamWorks' Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron as well as Shrek 2. He also did storyboards for Disney's Wreck it Ralph and Frozen. This is original artwork, from the hand of Kelly Asbury, of Sally.   Original artwork from this holiday favorite is highly sought-after by a variety of collectors. Great inked image, with a size of 8", enclosed in a Plexiglas-fronted frame of 13.5" x 17.75" with a matboard aperture of 5" x 9.5".

Rare Gicleé of Sally from Nightmare Before Christmas from a long sold-out edition of 150 pieces. This piece is number 67/150.  It tells the story of Jack Skellington, a being from "Halloween Town" who opens a portal to "Christmas Town" and decides to celebrate the holiday. A great Sally image for aficionados of Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas.  Original artwork from this holiday favorite is highly sought-after by a variety of collectors.   Fine condition. 

 An amazing trio of storyboards from The Nightmare Before Christmas, directed by Henry Selick and produced/co-written by Tim Burton. The storyboards in this lot were rendered in pen on paper and enclosed in a 3-aperture, glass-fronted frame of 34" x 13.25". The openings in the matboard measure 7.5" x 5".   

Storyboard 1- jingle bells...Zombie Band- “A1, and a 2, and a 3 and a...(Jingle bells played) 

Jack- “Fantastic! Now why don’t you all practice on that and we’ll be on great shape.”

Jack puts string of bells over Jimmy the accordion player. 

Storyboard 2- Jimmy and The Well...

This storyboard focuses on Jimmy the accordion player from the Zombie Band. You can see the well where Sally poured her potion in the well and the Zombie Band plays in the distance before Jack pops out of a coffin before he fly's with his reindeer and zero off in the night on Christmas Eve. 

Storyboard 3 - Ho! Ho! Ho! No...

Jack takes Santa’s Hat and says 

“Of course! That’s what I’m missing! Ho! Ho! Ho! No!” Jack puts his hands in the air 

Sally- “This is worse than I thought, much worse. Sally runs off... later creates a potion and puts it into the well (storyboard 2). These impressive storyboards make a nice addition to our animation art collection. Condition is Very Good. 

(Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Original concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing him riding on the back of a candy-cane striped train through a Christmas tree forest from the scene singing the hit song "What's This?"-  

“What’s This? What’s This?”...

I’ve never felt so good, before, 

This empty place inside of me is filling up 

 I Simply cannot get enough...

OH I WANT IT, OH I WANT IT...

Oh I want it for my own...

I’ve got to know, I’ve got to know...

What is this place that I have found?

What is...this?...Christmas Town? 

Santa in distance- “HO HO HO” Accomplished in multicolored ink on a white 11 x 8.5 sheet, captioned along the bottom, "I want it oh I want it oh I want." from the song above. Total image measures 10 x 5.75. Affixed to an 18 x 15 mount. In fine condition. 

Terry McGinnis, Bruce Wayne's protégé and successor for the mantle of Batman, is featured here in this spectacular hand-painted original production cel with matching animation drawing from the critically acclaimed Batman Beyond. In this scene Terry McGinnis, the young protégé trained by Bruce Wayne finds himself in a tricky situation against the Royal Flush Gang in the Batman Beyond episode "Dead Man's Hand". This episode pits the young Batman against a gang of thieves themed after playing cards, and it introduces a new complex love interest in the character Melanie Walker, or "Ten" of the Royal Flush Gang. Seen at the 10:47 mark of the episode, this fantastic hand-painted original production cel and animation drawing feature Batman in a large depiction. This set is considered rare, especially a matching cel and drawing of the main character from the first season, which aired in March of 1999, the same month the comic #1 issue was released! The character measures 10.5" x 6.5" on a vertically aligned 16 field cel and animation paper (the paper measures 13.5" x 10.75"). The cel is numbered B16 in the upper right corner, and the drawing is numbered B19. The drawing is rendered in graphite and blue pencil, shows handling and edge wear with surface tearing, and it is in Damaged condition. The cel comes with a Warner Brothers seal and Certificate of Authenticity, and it has a small tear in the bottom edge and a very small fold in the lower left corner. Its condition is Very Good.

A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a small ugly "dog," whom she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't in reality a genetic experiment who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth. Through her love, faith and unwavering belief in ohana, the Hawaiian concept of family, Lilo helps unlock Stitch's heart and gives him the ability to care for someone else.   Here is a superb illustration presented as concept art for use as a one-sheet for theatrical release of the film. Beautifully detailed in graphite and blue pencil on 13" x 15.75" illustration paper by noted Disney illustrator Michael Hobson. As concept art, this was done prior to the release of the movie, adding to its desirability. There is little to no original production and concept art out there for Lilo and Stitch, so a piece like this is sought after to the most discerning of animation collectors.   The art has been affixed to a larger board of 14" x 17" with a cel overlay for protection. Included is a hand-written letter from the artist giving provenance and authenticity to the piece. Condition is Fine.

A matched set of original production drawings from Walt Disney's box office hit, Lilo & Stitch from 2002! A tale of a young girl's close encounter with the galaxy's most wanted extraterrestrial. Lilo is a lonely Hawaiian girl who adopts a small ugly "dog," whom she names Stitch. Stitch would be the perfect pet if he weren't in reality a genetic experiment who has escaped from an alien planet and crash-landed on Earth.   The drawing of Lilo is from the hand of supervising animator, Andreas Deja. Lilo stands full figure at 7" rendered in graphite and blue pencil on 16 field animation paper and noted as number 29 in the lower right. Stitch is from the hand of supervising animator Alex Kuperschmidt. Stitch is rendered in graphite and blue pencil on 16 field animation paper and noted as S-29 in the lower right. Artwork from Lilo & Stitch is arguably very rare as the film was not traditionally animated using cels. Mild handling and wear from normal production use. Condition is Very Good.  

 Jorgen Klubien - "Toy Story 2" Beatboard Opening Scene Original Art (Disney/Pixar, 1999). Award-winning director, screenwriter, storyboard artist, designer, and animator Jorgen Klubien, takes pencil in hand to create this lively storyboard sketch featuring Buzz Lightyear. Offered here is a Rare Beat Board from the opening scene of Toy Story 2, which marked the legendary Jorgen Klubien’s first work on The Toy Story Franchise, making the art extra special. Beat boards are similar to storyboards. Beat boards are a good way to visualize project ideas and present as proposals. The boards begin to form story, characters, and art direction. They suggest design, color, lighting and shading, with simple suggestions of detail. Beat boards and storyboards, especially early rough, concept art and thumbnail versions, are where the film maker will create ideas for narratives and sequences. This fantastic Beat board depicts our hero Buzz Lightyear as he battles Zurg's evil robots seen right after the opening credits at the 2:36 mark. Heritage Auction House has also updated the lot description crediting Klubien as the artist. Furthermore, Klubien himself has confirmed this is his opening piece to Toy Story 2. Just an amazing, historic work of art! This action-packed scene is rendered in graphite and blue pencil and fills the page. It's a rare piece of original hand-drawn art used in the making of this otherwise entirely computer generated movie.  Original production art of any kind from CGI film is incredibly rare and seldom makes it to the collector market, especially Toy Story, the first Pixar film! The piece is 15.5" x 13.5" framed under glass. The image area measures 11" x 8.5" and this incredibly rare art is in Excellent condition.

"Toy Story" Woody Original Concept Drawing  by Co-Creator Joe Ranft (Disney/Pixar, 1995). "You've got a friend in me!" This Woody Concept art is a veritable piece of Pixar history. This is an original, immensely-rare drawing of Woody, the main character from Pixar's debut feature film, Toy Story. Toy Story was historic in the fields of animation and technology. It was the first ever entirely computer animated feature film, and it was the first feature film produced by Pixar. Toy Story earned three Academy Award nominations, as well as winning a Special Achievement Academy Award and eight Annie Awards. The film has been preserved in the Library of Congress's National Film Registry for its many contributions to film history. This rare original drawing features Woody laying on Andy's bed from the opening scene at the 4:12 mark of Toy Story (shortly after the credits) as he realizes it is Andy's birthday. What makes this art more special is its been identified being drawn by storyboard artist and Woody Co-Creator Joe Ranft (1960 - 2005), also making this one of the earliest Woody drawings ever produced, or Pixar art ever produced. There is virtually no Toy Story art that has reached the marketplace, let alone from a known co-creator of the lead character from the beginning of the film. We cannot express how incredibly important and rare this art is to the Toy Story / Pixar franchise as well as the overall animation genre.    The character image measures 4" x 4" and is rendered in graphite. If you are a fan of Woody, Toy Story and Pixar, this historic piece is a must-have. The rare piece is in a 15.5" x 13.5" frame under glass. Woody has a mat opening of 8" x 5", the art shows minor handling and condition is Very Good. 

"But you're the Pumpkin King!" - Says Sally. 

Jack Skellington, a resident of Halloween Town, finds a portal to Christmas Town and becomes "Sandy Claws!" This landmark film, directed by Henry Selick, premiered on 10/13/93. Here is an outstanding panorama concept storyboard artwork featuring Jack Skellington and Sally from The Nightmare Before Christmas, showing the Santa-bearded Jack peering into a mirror as Sally looks on. Jack feels so much better with his Santa outfit on, but realizes he's missing something...a Santa hat! Sally reminds him he's the pumpkin king! Accomplished in pastel and colored pencil on black 20 x 8 artist's board, with a wavy red line around the border. In fine condition, considered very rare.  

Carson Van Osten Ratatouille Storybook Preliminary Illustration Group of 18 (Disney/Pixar, c. 2007). Fantastic group of layout preliminary artwork for the beloved story of a rat named Remy who is befriended by Linguini, who, with the help of his rat friend becomes the star chef at Paris' famed restaurant Gusteau's! This art work was done for a storybook based on the Pixar animated film, in conjunction during the release of the movie in 2007. Any original art from the acclaimed Pixar movie "Ratatouille" is considered rare and very desirable. The art, drawn by Disney Legend Carson Van Osten (1945 - 2015) is in graphite on onionskin paper, with image areas measuring 8" x 5" and 8" x 5.5" on paper measuring 12" x 9". Includes pages numbered 1-16, 18, and 19. In Very Good overall condition, with minor handling and edge wear. From the Carson Van Osten Archives. 

 "I regret to inform you sire, that the young lady has disappeared, only leaving this glass slipper" the Grand Duke tells the sleeping King behind his closed doors. Once awakened, the Grand Duke is sent off to find the lady whose foot will fit into this glass slipper. This is an outstanding 16 field hand-inked, hand-painted production cel of the Grand Duke in the coach off to search for the missing woman that goes with this slipper. Great overall image of 8". The cel is on a print background for presentation purposes. A rare glass slipper cel! Minor handling overall condition is Very Good.
 

"I say Captain, do you hear something?" says Peter to a dangling Captain Hook, hanging precariously by his hook to the rocks as "Tick-Tock" the Crocodile awaits him below. Wow, what an image of mean ol' Hook! This is a fantastic original animation rough, drawn in red pencil and graphite on 16 field paper. This very large, well-centered image has a figure size of about 11" tall, and is noted as #112 in the lower right corner. The Management Bond watermarks can be seen to the lower left and to the upper right of Hook's arm. In Very Good condition with minor handling wear. 

  "Well, Stinky Pete, I think it's time you learned the true meaning of playtime." This sequel to the hit 1995 Pixar film Toy Story introduced a handful of new characters including Jessie, Bullseye, and the nefarious Stinky Pete the Prospector voiced by Kelsey Grammer. This film won Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 57th Golden Globe Awards and is considered by many critics as one of the few sequels superior to it's predecessor. This is an original storyboard/concept drawing of Woody and Buzz subduing Stinky Pete from the very early developmental stages of this film. It was drawn by noted Disney/Pixar storyboard artist Jorgen Klubien in graphite and blue pencil on 11" x 8.5" paper. It's a rare piece of original hand-drawn art used in the making of this otherwise entirely computer generated movie.  Original production art of any kind from CGI film is incredibly rare and seldom makes it to the collector market. The paper shows light handling and has pinholes in the corners. Condition is Very Good 

 Cars Storyboard Drawing by Jorgen Klubien Original Art (Disney/Pixar, 2006). Cars was the last film independently produced by Pixar before it was taken over by Disney the following year. The film was a hit and won both the Annie Award and the Golden Globe Award for Best Animated Feature Film. It was also the last feature film for Paul Newman before his death in 2008 and it turned out to be the highest-grossing film of his career. Presented is an original hand-drawn early storyboard drawing by artist and writer Jorgen Klubien. The drawing is rendered in graphite and blue pencil in 11" x 8.5" paper and is signed by the artist in the lower left and Jorgen is written in the lower right. It's a beautiful loosely rendered piece from the very early stages in the development of this story. Original production art of any kind from CGI film is incredibly rare and seldom makes it to the collector market. Minor handling and condition is Very Good. 

"Im afraid you have worn out your welcome Prince Abubu." This John Musker and Ron Clemens-directed film was Disney's 31st animated feature and the fourth during the Disney Renaissance. This box office hit spawned a television series, several direct-to-video projects, a Broadway musical play, and a live-action version with Will Smith as the Genie. There were no hand-painted production cels used in the making of this film, so Disney created presentation cels in its Ink and Paint department from the original animation drawings. These one-of-one cels were sold over Key Master production backgrounds and sold at the "Art of Aladdin" Auction held in New York on October 9, 1993. This is lot #177 from that sale and features Aladdin as Prince Abubu about to be dropped into the sea by palace guards at the 1:03:00 mark. It's a terrific image featuring the title character at a very dramatic point in the film. The 12" x 11" image is on a 16 field cel with a Disney seal. The background is painted in gouache on background board and marked 0514 SEQ. 17 SC. 16 and bears a Disney Property stamp on the back. This is the closest you can get to a Key Master production setup from this very popular Disney feature film. Minor handling and condition is Very Good. 

 (Walt Disney Studios, 1967) Original production cel featuring a rare close-up of Mowgli from The Jungle Book. The cel is placed on a Disney litho background for presentation purposes. Image measures 4.5 x 6.75, with a mat opening of 10 x 8. Matted to an overall size of 14 x 12. The backing bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production, and was released exclusively at Disneyland. In fine condition, with some staining to the mat.

 The Jungle Patrol, sometimes referred to as The Dawn Patrol by Bagheera, is a herd of elephants led by Colonel Hathi. In this image we see Mowgli and Hathi Jr. in the jungle patrol which is run similarly to a military unit, with Colonel Hathi as commanding office. Hathi Jr was voiced by Clint Howard, the brother of Ron Howard while Mowgli was voiced by Bruce Reitherman, the son of Woolie Reitherman, the director of The Jungle Book as well as one of "Walt's Nine Old Men." This original production cel from the film was hand-painted on 12 field acetate and paired with a copy/print background for presentation purposes. The piece is in a frame of 16.5" x 14.5" under glass with a mat opening of 11" x 9". Frame sold as-is. This is an original Disneyland Art Corner cel setup. The gold foil sticker is on the reverse. Art Corner cels are highly sought after by discerning collectors. Condition is Very Good. From the MacLaughlin Family Disney Collection. *SOLD*

"Forget about your worries and your cares!" This is a terrific hand-painted 16 field production cel of Mowgli on the back of his bear friend Baloo. Baloo was voiced by the great Phil Harris. This was the last animated feature film at the Disney Studio to be supervised by Walt Disney before his passing. Great HUGE large 2-character image of 8.5". Nice facial expression on Mowgli as he looks back toward the viewer. The number 20 is written in the bottom right corner of this full 16 field cel. The cel is on a print background for presentation purposes. Minor handling wear. Condition is Very Good. 

"I've got no strings on me!" sings Pinocchio in his Russian dance sequence, when he performs with wood puppets for Stromboli. This is an original 12 field 5-peghole animation drawing of Pinocchio in that "I've Got No Strings" song sequence dance. Art is in graphite with red and green pencil highlights, with a nice full-figure image of 6". This great production drawing is matted with an opening of 10" x 8.5" and framed with glass for an overall size of 16" x 16". Frame is sold as-is. Art condition is Very Good. 

 Here is an impressive original animation rough drawing of the Beast as he licks his wounds after saving Belle from the pack of wolves, at the around the 40:31 mark. This was from what has been called Disney's Animation Renaissance and the first animated feature to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. The rough animation drawings like this are often considered livelier and more dynamic that the clean-up drawings, as they are directly from the animator's hand. The large image of this title character measures 9" x 9" and is rendered in graphite on 16 field paper. It is framed under glass with a mat opening of 14" x 10" in a 21" x 17" frame. The paper shows minor handling and condition is Very Good. Frame is sold as-is.
 

Artist Alan Gladfelter created this cover to Cars #0 (2009) based on the Pixar franchise.  Cars is a popular Pixar film set in a world populated entirely by anthropomorphic talking cars and other vehicles. In 2009 BOOM! licensed the property from Disney/Pixar and created its first comic book series. This was the first comic book cover for the franchise as issue #0. Lightning McQueen (on cover) organizes a rally race on the dirt roads around Radiator Springs to raise money for his favorite charity.  Very rare piece of Disney/Pixar history! 

 Rare Mickey Mouse Studio Promo Drawing Original Art (Walt Disney, c. 1930s). Walt Disney always liked to remind people that "it all started with a mouse," so let's begin this special auction with that mouse. We are of course talking about Mickey Mouse, seen here in a very rare drawing created for publicity use. Mickey squats down to sign his first name with an old-fashioned quill feather pen in this blue pencil drawing, done on 12 field 2-peghole paper. The image of Mickey is nicely detailed, but the unusual thing about this piece is that our Main Mouse can't spell his own name! This amusing blooper was "corrected" by someone adding an "e" in graphite to the drawing. Mickey's image measures 5.25" x 3.5", and the entire image area is 9.5" x 3.75". There is a large corner crease in the lower left that narrowly misses the "M" within the image, and there's a small bit of paper loss to the upper right corner; paper also has some mild toning. Good condition. Note: This was the cover feature in the "Mickey and Friends The Animators Vault Collection Auction", which was one of the largest auction of sketches and drawings from the animators Vault from Walt Disney Studios. We are very pleased to have recently acquired this signature Mickey Mouse Original Art piece.

 Mickey's Elephant Mickey Mouse Animation Drawings Sequence of 4 (Walt Disney, 1936). "Won't Pluto be surprised when he sees you - and your swell new house!" Mickey could have fun doing anything - even building a new doghouse - er, elephant house, that is. Gleefully skipping down a ladder, he bends and releases a handsaw with a flick of the wrist. As a token of his affection, the Rajah of Gahboon has sent Mickey a playmate for Pluto - a diminutive baby elephant named Bobo. Mickey wastes no time in constructing a brand new - and curiously-shaped - house for the playful pachyderm - from scratch, no less. Pluto misreads his master's intentions, however, and fears that his place of honor as Mickey's best friend, will be usurped. Ultimately, the Disney artists would strive to bring the character of Bobo back to the screen 12 years later in 1948; though some animation was completed the short was never released. This film was released on October 10, 1936 and was directed by Dave Hand. These drawings of Mickey and Bobo can be seen near the 1:15 point in the short. Bobo is excited to see his new house and starts to rush over to it. However, Mickey says it won't be ready until it's been painted first, so Mickey distracts the baby elephant with a rubber ball. Mickey stands 4" high and is rendered in graphite on 12 field 5-peghole animation paper. The corresponding drawing of the handsaw flying away is on a separate sheet of paper. Drawings are in Fine condition.  Provenance- From the "Mickey and Friends The Animators Vault Collection Auction".
 

 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Old Hag with Apple Animation Drawing (1937) 

"This is no ordinary apple... It's a magic wishing apple!" says the Old Hag to Snow White in Walt Disney's masterpiece, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Premiering on 12/21/37 at the Carthay Circle Theater, one of Hollywood's most famous movie palaces, with a world-wide release on 2/4/38, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs tells the story of a lonely princess living with her stepmother, the narcissistic Queen Grimhilde voiced by Lucille La Verne. Also known as the Evil Queen, she transforms into the Old Hag to deliver a poison apple to Snow White after the Huntsman fails to kill the young princess as ordered. In this lot we have a terrific drawing depicting the Old Hag as she offers the poison apple to "the fairest in the land." This is a significant piece of animation history, and one of the most recognizable scenes in Disney movies. Rendered in graphite with red pencil on 16 field 5-peghole animation paper. The condition of this drawing is Very Good.  Provenenace- This piece was one of the featured lots in the "Mickey and Friends The Animators Vault Collection Auction".

*SOLD*

 Peter Pan Original Production Drawing (Walt Disney, 1953).
Walt Disney once said of Peter Pan, "Peter is at home with mermaids and understands their language. He is twelve years old forever simply because he refuses to grow up beyond that comfortable age. Most remarkable of all, he knows where Never Land is and how to get there." In this lot we have a wonderful drawing of Peter Pan from the film of the same name, released on 2/5/53 and directed by Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi, and Wilfred Jackson. This full figured drawing of Peter measures 5" x 6", rendered in graphite and red pencil on 12 field, 3-peghole animation paper. Normal handling and edge wear, very mild age-related toning. Very Good condition.  Provenance- From the "Mickey and Friends The Animators Vault Collection Auction".
 

 Little Toot is a mischievous little tugboat who lives in the harbor of New York City. He is the main protagonist of Walt Disney's 1948 short subject film, Little Toot, a segment to the 1948 film Melody Time. While his father Big Toot works hard towing ships throughout the port and out to sea, Little Toot prefers to play about, carelessly annoying the big ocean liners with his giant figure eights. After Little Toot causes a big ship to spin out of control, and crash into the city, he is escorted in chains outside the harbor limits by the Harbor Patrol as punishment for his actions. He tearfully watches the other boats shun him as a criminal. From Little Toot we a fantastic storyboard frame. The mixed media illustration measures 8.25" x 6" and shows Little Toot as he's surrounded by the other ships. Very Good condition.  Provenance- From the "Mickey and Friends The Animators Vault Collection Auction".
 

 From a Walt Disney Silly Symphony: The Wise Little Hen" in Good Housekeeping, June 1934

Vol. XCVIII, No. 6. 234 pp. Very Good condition. Illustrated covers are bright, spine has a bit of loss along the top and bottom edges; cover has a few faint stains and scuffs. Internally near fine. The official first appearance of the beloved cartoon character Donald Duck was in a comic on pg. 37 of this issue of the popular magazine Good Housekeeping. It was a preview of sorts of the cartoon The Wise Little Hen, well-known as Donald Duck's celluloid debut. Here he's just "Duck" and his sailor duds are unmistakable. Very rare piece of Disney history.

Outstanding pastel concept art of the Orchid Girl for the Russian dance sequence in the Nutcracker Suite sequence of Fantasia. In this section we see the Orchid girls dancing with the Thistle Boys. Stunning pastel on black paper. The artwork is attributed to the hand of Mr. Elmer Plummer (1910 - 1986). The artwork is in a frame of 17" x 14.5" with a mat opening of 10.5" x 8". Nice image of 6". Great purple pastel base. Beautiful piece of Fantasia concept art. Frame is sold as-is. Artwork is in Very Good condition. 

 "The Princess shall indeed grow in grace and be loved by all around her. BUT, before the sun sets on her sixteenth birthday, she shall prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel... and DIE!" So says the evil fairy Maleficent after showing up uninvited at Princess Aurora's christening. Maleficent is indeed one of Disney's most frightening villains, and her image is one of the most popular with collectors of Disney animation art. This is a great profile of Maleficent, clutching her scepter. The cel's figure size is about 6", placed on a print background for presentation purposes. Matted with an opening of 10.5" x 8", and framed with Plexiglas for an overall size of 18.75" x 16.25". Frame is sold as-is. Fine condition.  

(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Rare original production cel of Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty, showing the character in a large close-up portrait pose. Prince Phillip is regarded as one of Disney's most loved heroic characters, eventually saving the Princess Aurora from the evil Maleficent. The cel is placed on a color copy background. Image measures 6.25 x 6.75, with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. In fine condition. 

 (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production drawing of Maleficent as a dragon from Sleeping Beauty, depicting the towering beast fatally pierced with the 'sword of truth.'  This drawing was done before they were transferred and painted on the cel. Accomplished by artist Eric Cleworth in graphite on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, which is marked in the lower right, "31." Image measures 13.25 x 10.75. In fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Howard Lowery.  

The classic Walt Disney animated feature film, Fantasia gained a huge cult following since its first release in theatrical roadshow engagements on 11/13/40. The film is notably important to the film industry as a milestone in the creation of the modern music video. From this masterpiece of film making, we have an extraordinary piece of concept art. The artwork is from The Pastoral Symphony sequence and was rendered in watercolor by Mel Schwartzman. The piece measures 9.5" x 7" in a frame of 16.75" x 13". Frame sold as-is. This remarkable piece of animation art would be a terrific addition to any serious animation art collection. From the Basmajian Collection. Very Good condition. From the MacLaughlin Family Disney Collection.
 

 (Walt Disney Studios, 1993) Detailed original concept storyboard featuring Jack Skellington and Doctor Finklestein from The Nightmare Before Christmas.  

Experiments Storyboard-

Jack- “Dr., I need to borrow some equipment. I’m conducting a series of experiments.”

Finklestein- “Come to the lab and we’ll get you all fixed up.” Accomplished in ink on an 8 x 6.5 sheet, affixed to a card. In fine condition, with adhesive residue on the reverse of the card.