Van Eaton Galleries Presents 352. Rolly Crump Signed “Zaz” Knott’s Berry Farm Print. (Knotts, c.1974) A signed print featuring Rolly Crump’s original design for Zaz in the Gypsy Camp section of the “Knott’s Bear-y Tales” attraction at Knott’s Berry Farm. This print is signed by Crump along the bottom-edge and measures 11”x14”. The condition is very good with little wear. $100-$200
Rolly remembers, “In the mid-1970s, I learned that Steve Wynn had just taken over the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas and that one of his heroes was Walt Disney. So of course, I sent him a letter and introduced myself and told him that I had worked for Disney and knew Walt personally, and before I knew it I was on a plane heading to meet Steve in Vegas. He was an incredible guy, he was young but he loved hearing everything I could tell him about Walt. Well, he didn’t really know what he could use me for, but as I was leaving I noticed the hotel’s stationery, and it must have been the ugliest stationery I had ever seen. I said, ‘I’m going to redesign your stationery, and if you like it, pay me. If you don’t like it, don’t pay me’ and he smiled and agreed. When I finished, I showed my designs to Steve and he just loved them. In fact, he had me working on a whole bunch of projects for him after that. I had some of my old coworkers from WED help me redesign some of the floors in one of his hotels based on old ghost towns, and we developed a large animatronic bird show in this 50ft tall birdcage Steve had in Atlantic City. Steve was ambitious and when he had a vision, he made sure it was done the way he intended. I used to tell Steve that he was the only other Walt Disney that I’ve ever met, and he loved that. It was an honor to get to work for him, and I learned a lot during my time there.” 116
353. Pair of “Golden Nugget” Logo Design Prints. (1976-77) A pair of prints featuring logo designs for the “Golden Nugget” hotel and casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rolly Crump was asked by Golden Nugget’s President Steve Wynn, to redesign the logo for the Gambling Hall as well as its signage, graphics, and advertising. These prints feature Crump’s design, both as black and white, and as depicted at the top of a colored advertisement for the Casino. These prints measure 8.5”x11” and 10.75”x8.25”, respectively. The condition is good with minor wear, including some adhesive residue on the backs of the prints from Crump’s prior display of the imagery. $300-$500