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“When I think back on my life, I have to think about all of the people that I worked with over the years,” remembers Rolly. “When I was told I was going to be receiving the Disney Legend Award, I thought about how much I had learned from Walt, and from the incredible artists that Walt brought together. I couldn’t believe they were going to make me a Disney Legend, and to be honest, I didn’t think I deserved it when there were so many other talented artists and individuals who also helped bring these projects to life. But my children were never going to let me hear the end of it if I didn’t go to the ceremony, so I went, and it was one of the greatest days of my life. In addition to the Disney Legend Award, I was also given my own window on Main Street. To me, that was the greatest honor I could have received. The window says ‘Fargo’s Palm Parlor’ and has a few images from some of the attractions I worked on. Those projects and the people I worked with helped shape me into who I am today, and I am grateful for every single one of them.”
402. “Rolly Crump” Sculpture by Casey Wong. (2014) A hand-painted sculpture of Imagineer Rolly Crump created by artist Casey Wong. The sculpture is accomplished in resin and wood, and depicts Rolly Crump with a removable pair of glasses with “Museum of the Weird” imagery around the base. The sculpture was created by Wong for the “Museum of the Weird” tribute show at Creature Features, and measures 15” tall. The condition is very good and Wong’s initials are sculpted into the back. $500-$800
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401. Rolly Crump’s “Gods and Goddesses” Scrap Book. (c.2000s) This scrap book was created by Rolly Crump over a period of time around 2003 to discuss the concept of “Imagination” and what he has learned with his artwork over the years from subjects such as the “Haunted Mansion” and “Tiki Room”, to his personal artwork. The book, referred to as his “Gods and Goddesses” book, also brings to attention the talented artists and individuals that have inspired Rolly over the course of his life such as Mary Blair, Josephine Baker, Bjorn Wiinblad, and more. This scrap book contains adhered photos, some illustrations, many hand-written notes, and other information which help document Rolly’s incredible life of art. The book measures 10.25”x8” and is approximately 100 pages long. The condition is very good with some spine-wear from use. $200-$400
403. “Thank You” Framed Print. (c.2000s) A print created by Rolly Crump to be used while returning letters to fans of his work. The design is a self portrait which reads “Thank you!!! For your interest in my work!!!!”. The print has an image size of 10.5”x8” within a 12.5”x10” frame, and is in very good condition. $200-$400