Comic Art and Animation

399. Donald Duck production cel from a Disney cartoon short. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1942) Original production cel of Donald Duck from a Disney cartoon short, showing Donald extending a pink perfume bottle in an anxious full-length pose. Image measures 5.75 x 5.25, with overall dimensions of 12.5 x 10; the cel is marked “D237” in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with some trivial surface impressions, and some faint spreading to the pink paint. Starting Bid $200

401. Bambi and Bluebirds production cel and hand-painted background from Bambi. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1942) Marvelous original production cel and hand-painted background of Bambi and two bluebirds from Bambi, showing the young deer in an inquisitive full-length pose as he peers up at a pair of fluttering forest birds. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a gorgeous hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure 3 x 4 (Bambi) and 1 x 1 (each bird), with overall dimensions of 9.25 x 7.75. In fine condition. A fantastic Bambi set-up featuring clear, brilliant cels and an expertly realized Courvoisier background. Starting Bid $300

400. Mary Blair concept painting from Alice in Wonderland. (Walt Disney Studios, 1951) Stupendous original concept

painting by Mary Blair for Alice in Wonderland, which depicts Alice at her very biggest, her head sticking out from the canopy of the Wonderland forest. After taking the Caterpillar’s advice, Alice tasted a mushroom that greatly increased her size and sent her growing body crashing up through the tree limbs. Blair renders the scene with great comedic effect and detail, showing Alice as a giant, her head surrounded by clouds and birds and topped with a broken tree as her long legs stick sideways through the grove. Accomplished in tempera on 10 x 9.25 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes at corners. Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000

403. Mary Blair concept painting from Cinderella. (Walt Disney Studios, 1950) Exquisite original concept painting by Mary Blair for Cinderella, showing the title character fleeing from the castle in her white ball gown, leaving a single glass slipper left glowing on the winding staircase. An impressive rendering of the stark interior castle just moments before midnight, Blair employs shades of white, gray, and black to cast a decidedly nervous atmosphere to the painting; Blair’s decision to remove the background color not only places all focus on Cinderella and her abandoned glass slipper, but it likewise adds a greater sense of urgency and anxiety as Cinderella makes her last-second escape. Accomplished in tempera on 9.75 x 9 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes to borders. Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $1000

Tailor. (Walt Disney Studios, 1938) Two original production drawings of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse from Brave Little Tailor, showing Mickey dressed in his medieval attire and holding his hat, and Minnie as a princess holding her dress in an alarmed pose. Both are accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on individual sheets of untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper, respectively marked “44” and “22A” in the lower right corners. The images measure 2.75 x 4.25 (Mickey) and 2.5 x 5 (Minnie). In overall fine condition, with trivial crinkling to the left side of the Mickey sheet. Starting Bid $200

404. Walt Disney signed Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse production cels from Dumbo. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1941) Original production cels of Dumbo and Timothy Q. Mouse from Dumbo, signed and inscribed on the original Courvoisier mat in green crayon, “To Carl Hinshaw, with best wishes, Walt Disney,” with the encircled Walt Disney Productions “WDP” stamped above. The cels, which depict the young elephant standing with his miniature mentor mouse near a circus tent, have been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Character images measure 1.5 x 1 (Timothy) and 5 x 3 (Dumbo, with a mat opening of 7.5 x 7.25. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.75 x 18.25. In very good to fine condition, with peeling to both cels, and lifting to paint on one of Dumbo’s feet and to the lower half of Timothy. Starting Bid $500

tasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of the Chernabog from Fantasia, showing the imposing winged demon during the terrifying ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper, marked “55” in the lower corner. Image measures 8.5 x 11.25. In fine condition, with a few light creases. A ferociously large drawing of Vladimir Tytla’s greatest creation. Starting Bid $200

Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production drawing of the mighty Chernabog from Fantasia, depicting the imposing demon with arms folded and wings spread wide during the terrifying ‘Night on Bald Mountain’ sequence. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 15.5 x 12.5 animation paper marked “324” in the lower right corner. Image measures 11.25 x 11. In fine condition, with trivial toning to lower border and a small tear to top edge. A powerful drawing of Vladimir Tytla’s greatest and most evil creation. Starting Bid $200

tasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original concept drawing by Frank Follmer for Fantasia, featuring three topless Centaurettes bathing below a pair of ostrich ballerinas from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of the film. Accomplished in graphite on 12 x 9 artist’s paper, signed in the lower right in pencil with his initials, “F. F.” In fine condition. Follmer worked at Walt Disney Studios from the late 1930s through the early 1940s, assisting on projects like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Fantasia. He alienated Walt Disney when he organized a strike against the studio, and ultimately left to join the Navy. Starting Bid $200

408. Frank Follmer panoramic concept painting for Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Wonderful original pan-

oramic concept painting by Frank Follmer of a large assortment of characters from Fantasia, including Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, a magic broom, Hyacinth Hippo, Madame Upanova, a centaurette, and several Nutcracker Suite dancers like a sugarplum fairy, thistles, flowers, and mushrooms, which includes Hop Low. Accomplished in graphite and watercolor on 17.75 x 10.75 artist’s paper, signed in the lower right in pencil, “F. Follmer.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 25 x 17.75. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

ney Studios, 1940) Original production cel of a male and female centaur from Fantasia, showing the two mythological creatures holding hands in half-length poses during the film’s ‘Pastoral Symphony’ sequence. The cel, which is slightly trimmed, is placed on a color lithograph background. Total image measures 4 x 3, with overall dimensions of 17 x 12.5. In fine condition, with an irregularly trimmed lower right corner. Starting Bid $200

ney Studios, 1940) Original production cel of a mother Pegasus teaching her baby how to fly during the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia. The cel has been applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale, which bears two “WDP” stamps to the lower right corner. Total character image measures 10.75 x 5, with a mat opening of 13 x 11. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 19.25 x 17.25; frame backing bears the original Walt Disney Productions label. In very good to fine condition, with some instances of discoloration and lifting to paint, mostly to the wing of the mother. Starting Bid $300

411. Sylvia Holland concept drawing of a baby centaur from Fantasia. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original

concept production drawing by Sylvia Holland of a baby centaur from the ‘Pastoral Symphony’ segment of Fantasia. The small mythological creature is pictured on the ground holding a flower. Accomplished in crayon on 12.5 x 10 artist paper, the reverse of which bears a “Concert Feature” stamp that identifies Holland as the artist. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

(Walt Disney Studios, 1944) Original production cel of Goofy from How to Be a Sailor, showing the lovable character in a full-length pose dressed as a Viking with shield and spear. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background. Image measures 4 x 5.25, with a mat opening of 9 x 7. Matted and framed to an overall size of 15 x 12. In very good to fine condition, with some light peeling to cel and a couple of cracks and instances of lifting to paint.

Provenance: Christie’s Auctions, The John Basmajian Collection, December 1984. Starting Bid $200

2. (Walt Disney Studios, 2003) Wonderful original production cel and panoramic production background of Baloo and Shere Khan from The Jungle Book 2, which depicts the large bear roughhousing with the suddenly defenseless tiger. The cel is placed on a wonderful hand-painted panoramic Disney production background of a native village. Full character cell image measures 9.25 x 7, with overall dimensions of 23.75 x 13; the lower right of cel bears the Walt Disney Television stamp and is marked as “Show 200, Scene 116.” In fine condition. A large and vibrant display from the Jungle Book’s box-office smash sequel. Starting Bid $200

414. Mickey Mouse, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd production drawing from Mickey’s Gala Premiere. (Walt Disney Stu-

dios, 1933) Original production drawing of Mickey Mouse, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd from Mickey’s Gala Premiere, which shows the two Hollywood actors congratulating and shaking hands with the Disney icon. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on animation paper. Total character image measures 7 x 4, with a mat opening of 7 x 7.25. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 14.25 x 14.25. In fine condition. A star-studded production featuring the likes of Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Laurel and Hardy, Buster Keaton, Mae West, and the Marx Brothers, this cartoon was the first time Mickey interacted with humans. Starting Bid $200

415. Baby Mickey and Baby Minnie Mouse production layout drawing from Mickey’s Nightmare. (Walt Disney

Studios, 1932) Original production layout drawing with background detail and production flap from Mickey’s Nightmare, showing Mickey and Minnie Mouse as babies playing with rolldown window shades in a bedroom. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 Walt Disney Productions animation paper, listing the scene as “27” and the animator as “Ben.” Total image measures 9.25 x 7. Original blue contact layout sheet affixed to reverse left side of paper is marked “UMI” and “Sc. 27.” In fine condition, with trivial edgewear, areas of toning, and a central horizontal fold. Starting Bid $200

Station. (Walt Disney Studios, 1935) Very desirable original production drawing of Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy from Mickey’s Service Station, which depicts the three auto mechanics in alarmed full-length poses. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper, which is marked “21B” in the right corners. Total image measures 5.75 x 6.5. In fine condition, with trivial creasing to borders. Mickey’s Service Station introduced Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy as a comedy trio, which would soon become a popular formula for Disney films—a sought-after example given the presence of all three iconic Disney characters. Starting Bid $200

417. Minnie Mouse production cel from Mickey’s Surprise Party. (Walt

Disney Studios, 1939) Original production cel of Minnie Mouse from Mickey’s Surprise Party, which shows Mickey’s girlfriend pushing herself up from a couch in a full-length pose. Image measures 6.5 x 4, with overall dimensions of 12.25 x 10; the cel is marked “72” in the lower right corner. In fine condition, with light rippling to edges. Mickey’s Surprise Party is the first cartoon with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in their current designs, created by animator Fred Moore. Starting Bid $200

chio. (Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Original production cel featuring Cleo from Pinocchio, showing Geppetto’s pet goldfish with bubble special effects. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3.25 x 4.25, with a mat opening of 6.5˝ in diameter. Matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 13.75; frame backing bears the original Walt Disney Productions label. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

419. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Briar Rose and castle from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959)

Enchanting original panorama concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, beautifully depicting Briar Rose strolling through the countryside with her berry basket, the film’s iconic castle stretching majestically above the kingdom. Set against a gorgeous afterglow sky of soft pink, the castle combines with the surrounding town and farmland to form an engrossing fairytale vista; Earle captures Briar Rose in peaceful solitude, fills the land with his trademark flora, and employs scale with expert precision, infusing the work with awe and immensity, while conversely paying heed to the minutest detail. Brilliantly accomplished in gouache on 23 x 9 artist’s board, signed in the lower right corner in light pink paint “Eyvind Earle.” In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Legendary Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. Starting Bid $500

Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel featuring Dopey from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the lovable character in a playful full-figure pose. The cel has been trimmed and applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3 x 3.25, with a mat opening of 4.25 x 5. Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13 x 14.75. In very good to fine condition, with ample lifting to paint, most noticeably to Dopey’s face and hat. Starting Bid $200

420. Eyvind Earle concept painting of Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty. (Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Awesome

original concept painting by Eyvind Earle for Sleeping Beauty, portraying the sorceress Maleficent as a massive dragon towering above the nearby wastelands of her castle. In true Earle form, the scene is deftly and vividly realized, depicting the film’s arch-villainess in her most powerful form—a gigantic black dragon with spread wings and a stream of fire shooting from her mouth. Matching Maleficent is the outstanding foreground work of Earle, who adds a dire and otherworldly mixture of jagged rocks, eerie mist, and twisted trees and thorns to the foreboding landscape. Accomplished in gouache on 15 x 6 artist’s board, with Earle signing the lower right corner in purple paint. In fine condition, with tack holes to corners. Disney artist Eyvind Earle was Sleeping Beauty’s production designer, and Disney gave him a significant amount of freedom in designing the settings and selecting colors for the film. Earle also painted the majority of the backgrounds himself, and his stylistic influence is readily apparent in the final product. Starting Bid $500

1937) Impressive original panoramic concept painting by Frank Follmer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing Snow White, the Prince, Grumpy, Doc, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Dopey, and Sneezy in a wonderful group scene, with the Queen’s castle visible in the distance through the trees. Accomplished in graphite and watercolor on 17.5 x 10.5 artist’s paper, signed in the lower right in pencil, “F. Follmer.” In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

1937) Adorable original panoramic concept painting by Frank Follmer for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing Snow White, Happy, Grumpy, Bashful, Doc, Dopey, Sleep, and Sneezy, as well as a few forest critters, gathered together outside of the dwarfs’ forest cottage. Accomplished in graphite and watercolor on 17.75 x 11.75 artist’s paper, signed in the lower right in pencil, “Frank Follmer.” Double-matted to an overall size of 22.25 x 15.25. In fine condition. Starting Bid $200

425. Mary Blair concept painting of Susie from Susie the Little Blue Coupe. (Walt Disney Studios, 1952) Rare

original concept painting by Mary Blair for Susie the Little Blue Coupe, showing the small passenger car driving in downtown traffic between two larger automobiles. Blair expertly depicts Susie during a busy city drive shortly after being purchased from a dealership, sandwiched between two cars as she winds around a sidewalk, the urban background dominated by a large apartment building or factory with numerous windows, water towers, and smokestacks. Accomplished in tempera on 9.5 x 9 artist’s board. In fine condition, with tack holes at corners. Blair was a concept artist for Disney during the 1940s and early 1950s, working on designs for such films as Peter Pan, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. She also created designs for several Disney attractions (including It’s a Small World), and her largest work ever, the multi-story mosaic in Disney World’s Contemporary Hotel concourse. Starting Bid $500

and the Seven Dwarfs. (Walt Disney Studios, 1937) Original production cel of Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, showing the perpetually peeved dwarf in a full-length walking pose. The cel has been applied to an airbrushed background as prepared by Courvoisier Galleries for sale. Image measures 3.25 x 5, with a mat opening of 4.75 x 6.75. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.75 x 20.75. In very good to fine condition, with some light discoloration to cel paint, and rippling and a thin tear to upper background. Starting Bid $200

426. Taran production panorama concept painting from The Black Cauldron. (Walt Disney Studios, 1985) Rare

and incredible original production panorama concept painting for the animated dark fantasy adventure film The Black Cauldron, depicting the heroic young swineherder Taran descending the dungeon stairs of the Horned King’s Castle. The masterful artwork conjures a palpably rank underground atmosphere, rife with an array of moss-laden stonework, twisting roots, and pointy bones and spikes. Accomplished in gouache on 30 x 12.5 artist board, which is marked in the lower left, “0128, A-555.” In fine condition. A brilliantly moody panoramic concept piece and the first from The Black Cauldron that we have ever offered. Starting Bid $300