Hollywood Auction 44

Auction Details

Welcome to our latest Hollywood auction! Over 1,600 unique pieces of animation and Hollywood history are featured in this sale. In our day one offerings, we are pleased to be working with Van Eaton Galleries in presenting this unprecedented selection of items ranging from the dawn of animation, Gertie the Dinosaur, through the most beloved characters from Walt Disney, Hanna-Barbera, Warner Bros. and Walter Lantz.

Day one highlights include:
• An historic handwritten letter by Walt Disney urging the creator of Mickey Mouse, Ub Iwerks, to move to California and become his chief animator.
• A collection of Mary Blair original conceptual paintings for The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, “It’s a Small World” ride, Melody Time, Peter Pan and Song of the South
• Herbert Ryman preliminary study for Tokyo Disneyland, signed and dated
• Rare set of 7 Courvoisier production setups of Dwarfs from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
• Original production cel of the Evil Queen from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs with Walt Disney signature
• Walt Disney’s Alpine Climbers one-sheet 40 x 60 in. poster
• Eyvind Earle Sleeping Beauty production cel and original large pan background
• Maleficent production cel with key matching background
• Gustaf Tenngren original concept paintings for Pinocchio
• Collection of original Walt Disney Studio maquettes from Pinocchio
• Tyrus Wong original concept painting from Bambi

Day two highlights include:
• The most famous film car in the world: the original hero road-going “GEN 11” Chitty Chitty Bang Bang car from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
• Original concrete slab footprints and signatures of Mary Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and Sid Grauman: the first three imprints to start the tradition at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
• Willis O’Brien articulated stop-motion armatures from War Eagles
• Wicked Witch of the West crystal ball from The Wizard of Oz
• Marilyn Monroe 1951 screen and publicity worn bathing suit from Let’s Make It Legal
• Original Discovery space suit chest-pack from 2001: A Space Odyssey
• Mel Stuart’s hand-annotated script and complete manuscript score for Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
• The Paley Center for Media original Star Trek costumes from the exhibition “Star Trek: The Tradition Continues”
• Extremely rare early draft of John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics for “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

We hope you find something new and exciting from this catalog to add to your collection. Please remember we’re always interested in your future consignments for those who wish to pass ownership of their treasured pieces of Hollywood memorabilia to new caretakers.

Thank you for participating and good luck!
Mickey’s Amateurs pair of matching original production drawings of Goofy and band stage color model101Mickey’s Amateurs pair of matching original production drawings of Goofy and band stage color model
(Walt Disney, 1937) Original production drawing of Goofy as a multi-instrumentalist from Mickey’s Amateurs. Together with the matching original color
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Two-Gun Mickey original color model drawing of Peg-leg Pete102Two-Gun Mickey original color model drawing of Peg-leg Pete
(Walt Disney, 1934) Color model drawing of Peg-leg Pete from Two-Gun Mickey. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with production notations in
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
The Dognapper original production drawing of Mickey and Donald103The Dognapper original production drawing of Mickey and Donald
(Walt Disney, 1934) Original production drawing of Mickey and Donald aboard a police motorcycle from The Dognapper. Accomplished in pencil on a 10 in.
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (850.00 + 153.00) x 1 = 1,003.00
Pinocchio original production drawing of Coachman104Pinocchio original production drawing of Coachman
(Walt Disney, 1940) Original production drawing of the Coachman from Pinocchio. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on a 10 in. x 12 in. leaf
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
The Country Cousin original production drawing of Abner105The Country Cousin original production drawing of Abner
(Walt Disney, 1936) Original production drawing of Abner eating celery from The Country Cousin. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on a leaf
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (225.00 + 40.50) x 1 = 265.50
Edward G. Robinson and Greta Garbo original production drawing from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood106Edward G. Robinson and Greta Garbo original production drawing from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
(Walt Disney, 1938) Original production drawing of Edward G. Robinson and Greta Garbo seated on a seesaw from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood. Accomplish
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (650.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 767.00
Katharine Hepburn original production drawing from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood107Katharine Hepburn original production drawing from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
(Walt Disney, 1938) Original production drawing of Katharine Hepburn from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood. Accomplished in pencil on a 10 in. x 12 in. le
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (600.00 + 108.00) x 1 = 708.00
Marx Bros. pair of original production drawings from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood108Marx Bros. pair of original production drawings from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
(Walt Disney, 1938) Pair of original production drawings of Groucho, Chico and Harpo from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood. Accomplished in pencil on a 10
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (550.00 + 99.00) x 1 = 649.00
Mickey’s Gala Premiere original production drawing109Mickey’s Gala Premiere original production drawing
(Walt Disney, 1933) Original production drawing of Mickey with Will Rogers, Joe E. Brown, Marie Dressler, Oliver Hardy and Jimmy Durante from Mickey’s
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (600.00 + 108.00) x 1 = 708.00
Pair of original production drawings of Laurel & Hardy from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood110Pair of original production drawings of Laurel & Hardy from Mother Goose Goes Hollywood
(Walt Disney, 1938) Pair of original production drawings of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy as Simple Simon and The Pie Man from Mother Goose Goes Hollyw
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (900.00 + 162.00) x 1 = 1,062.00
Pair of original production drawings from The Moth and the Flame111Pair of original production drawings from The Moth and the Flame
(Walt Disney, 1938) Original production drawing of the Moth in a Mae West pose from The Moth and the Flame. Together with a color model drawing of th
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Original production cel from Casey Bats Again112Original production cel from Casey Bats Again
(Walt Disney, 1954) Original production animation cel of Casey holding his newborn daughter from Casey Bats Again. The untrimmed cel measures 10 in.
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Pair of Fred Moore rough animation drawings from Casey Bats Again113Pair of Fred Moore rough animation drawings from Casey Bats Again
(Walt Disney, 1954) Pair of original animation drawings by Fred Moore of one of Casey’s daughters from Casey Bats Again. Accomplished in pencil on le
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Three original production drawings from Ferdinand the Bull114Three original production drawings from Ferdinand the Bull
(Walt Disney, 1938) Three original production drawings from Disney’s Academy Award-winning Silly Symphony, Ferdinand the Bull. Accomplished in pencil
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Ferdinand The Bull original production cel on Courvoisier background 1938115Ferdinand The Bull original production cel on Courvoisier background 1938
(Walt Disney, 1938) An impressive large original production cel of Ferdinand from this 1938 Oscar-winning short. The large image of Ferdinand has been
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 540.00) x 1 = 3,540.00
Bambi and mother production Courvoisier setup from Bambi116Bambi and mother production Courvoisier setup from Bambi
(Walt Disney, 1932) Beautiful production cel of Bambi and his Mother. Cel is trimmed and applied to a custom hand-painted background with airbrushed e
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 2,000.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 270.00) x 1 = 1,770.00
Bambi and Flower original production layout drawing from Bambi117Bambi and Flower original production layout drawing from Bambi
(Bambi, 1942) Fantastic original production layout drawing featuring Bambi and Flower standing in a field of flowers. Accomplished in graphite on a 1
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 405.00) x 1 = 2,655.00
The Lion King color key painting of Scar118The Lion King color key painting of Scar
(Walt Disney, 1994) Beautiful background color key painting by background artist Serge Michaels for The Lion King. Accomplished in tempera on illustra
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 180.00) x 1 = 1,180.00
The Lion King color key painting of savanna with trees119The Lion King color key painting of savanna with trees
(Walt Disney, 1994) Beautiful color key painting of Rafiki's home by background artist Greg Drolette for The Lion King. Accomplished in tempera on ill
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (650.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 767.00
The Lion King color key painting of Pride Rock120The Lion King color key painting of Pride Rock
(Walt Disney, 1994) Beautiful color key painting of Pride Rock by background artist Greg Drolette for The Lion King. Accomplished in tempera on illust
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (650.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 767.00
Color key painting of desert landscape from Home On the Range121Color key painting of desert landscape from Home On the Range
(Walt Disney, 2004) Beautifully detailed background color key painting from Home On The Range. Accomplished in tempera on illustration board, the ent
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Lilo and Stitch William Silvers concept painting122Lilo and Stitch William Silvers concept painting
(Walt Disney, 2002) Beautiful concept/background key painting by background artist William Silvers for Lilo and Stitch. Accomplished in watercolor, th
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 216.00) x 1 = 1,416.00
William Silvers Lilo and Stitch background color key painting123William Silvers Lilo and Stitch background color key painting
(Walt Disney, 2002) Fantastic background color key by artist William Silvers for Lilo and Stitch. The key features a gouache painting on board with a
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 288.00) x 1 = 1,888.00
Collection of 70 Rotoscope live-action photostats of Ed Kemmer depicting Prince in Sleeping Beauty124Collection of 70 Rotoscope live-action photostats of Ed Kemmer depicting Prince in Sleeping Beauty
(Walt Disney, 1959) Collection of 70 Rotoscope photostats of Ed Kemmer, the live-action model for Prince Phillip. Kemmer was known for his role as Cm
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (1,500.00 + 270.00) x 1 = 1,770.00
Original production drawings of Maleficent as the dragon from Sleeping Beauty125Original production drawings of Maleficent as the dragon from Sleeping Beauty
(Walt Disney, 1959) Three original production drawings of Maleficent as the dragon. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 12 ½ in. x ...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (650.00 + 117.00) x 1 = 767.00
Original production drawings of Briar Rose by Marc Davis  from Sleeping Beauty126Original production drawings of Briar Rose by Marc Davis from Sleeping Beauty
(Walt Disney, 1959) Wonderful collection of 8 original production drawings for Briar Rose by Marc Davis, comprising a partial sequence in various pose
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,200.00 + 216.00) x 1 = 1,416.00
Original production drawings of the Queen from Sleeping Beauty127Original production drawings of the Queen from Sleeping Beauty
(Walt Disney, 1959) Wonderful collection of 5 original production drawings of the Queen holding baby Aurora. Accomplished in pencil on 12 ½ in...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00 + 90.00) x 1 = 590.00
Original production drawing of Prince Phillip on horse from Sleeping Beauty128Original production drawing of Prince Phillip on horse from Sleeping Beauty
(Walt Disney, 1959) Original production drawing of Prince Phillip on horseback. Accomplished in pencil on a 12 ½ in. x 15 ½ in. leaf of a...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 236.00
Original production drawing of Maleficent with raven by Marc Davis from Sleeping Beauty129Original production drawing of Maleficent with raven by Marc Davis from Sleeping Beauty
(Walt Disney, 1959) Original production panoramic drawing featuring Maleficent holding a raven by Marc Davis. Accomplished in pencil on 12 ½ i...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (850.00 + 153.00) x 1 = 1,003.00
Original production cel of Elliot from Pete’s Dragon130Original production cel of Elliot from Pete’s Dragon
(Walt Disney, 1977) Wonderful original production cel of Elliot the dragon, the only animated character in this 1977 feature. The untrimmed cel measu
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (375.00 + 67.50) x 1 = 442.50
Original production cel of Donald Duck and nephews in car131Original production cel of Donald Duck and nephews in car
(Walt Disney, 1960s) Excellent production cel of Donald Duck driving a car with his nephews seated in the back from 1960s Disney TV. The untrimmed ani
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (500.00 + 90.00) x 1 = 590.00
Madam Mim and Merlin on production background from The Sword in the Stone132Madam Mim and Merlin on production background from The Sword in the Stone
(Walt Disney, 1963) Beautiful production cels featuring Madam Mim casting a spell and Merlin as a mouse from The Sword in the Stone. The trimmed cels
Start Price : 1,500.00 | Estimates : 1,500.00 - 1,800.00
Roger Rabbit original production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit133Roger Rabbit original production cel from Who Framed Roger Rabbit
(Disney/Amblin, 1988) Original production cel of Roger Rabbit being turned upside down on a photographic background. The untrimmed cel measures 12 ...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00 + 135.00) x 1 = 885.00
Original production cel of John Darling from Peter Pan134Original production cel of John Darling from Peter Pan
(Walt Disney, 1953) Excellent production cel of John Darling wielding his wooden sword. The untrimmed animation cel measures 10 in. x 12 in. Image siz
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (300.00 + 54.00) x 1 = 354.00
Original production cel of Toulouse and Berlioz from The Aristocats135Original production cel of Toulouse and Berlioz from The Aristocats
(Walt Disney, 1970) Original production cel featuring the two kittens, Toulouse and Berlioz, from The Aristocats. Measures 10 in. x 12 in. with a mat
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (550.00 + 99.00) x 1 = 649.00
Paul Shaffer “Hermes” signed cel from Hercules136Paul Shaffer “Hermes” signed cel from Hercules
(Walt Disney, 1997) Original production cel of Hermes, the Messenger God (played by Paul Schaffer) in Hercules TV series. Measures 10 ½ in. x ...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Original production cel of fish dancing from Bedknobs and Broomsticks137Original production cel of fish dancing from Bedknobs and Broomsticks
(Walt Disney, 1971) Original production cel of fish dancing from the animated sequence of Bedknobs and Broomsticks. Cel measures approx. 12 ½ ...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Original production cel of Edgar from The Aristocats138Original production cel of Edgar from The Aristocats
(Walt Disney, 1970) Original production cel of Edgar, Madame Adelaide Bonfamille’s butler, holding a tray. The cel measures 12 ½ in. x 16 in.,...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Original production cel of Duchess and Amanda from The Aristocats139Original production cel of Duchess and Amanda from The Aristocats
(Walt Disney, 1970) Charming original production cel of Duchess and Amanda in discussion. Cel measures 10 in. x 12 in., images approx. 3 ½ in....
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00 + 72.00) x 1 = 472.00
Original production cel of Scat Cat and Peppo from The Aristocats140Original production cel of Scat Cat and Peppo from The Aristocats
(Walt Disney, 1970) Charming original production cel featuring Scat Cat (voiced by Scatman Crothers) and Peppo during a musical number from The Aristo
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Original production cel from The Little Mermaid141Original production cel from The Little Mermaid
(Walt Disney, 1989) Original production cel featuring Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Cel measures 10 ¾ in. x 16 ¾ in. Ariel measures 4 i...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (700.00 + 126.00) x 1 = 826.00
Collection of Preston Blair drawings for Red Hot Riding Hood142Collection of Preston Blair drawings for Red Hot Riding Hood
(MGM, 1945) Eight rare original Rough Production Drawings by Preston Blair for Tex Avery’s Swing Shift Cinderella. These production drawings were used
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,600.00 + 288.00) x 1 = 1,888.00
MGM Studios Blitz Wolf original title background143MGM Studios Blitz Wolf original title background
(MGM, 1942) Extremely rare original title background from MGM Studios’ Blitz Wolf, directed by Tex Avery. The original production background is accomp
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (950.00 + 171.00) x 1 = 1,121.00
Tex Avery Red Hot Rangers title card144Tex Avery Red Hot Rangers title card
(MGM, 1947) Extremely rare original background title card from Tex Avery’s Red Hot Rangers. Paired with a professionally recreated overlay cel. Artwor
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 144.00) x 1 = 944.00
“The Cat and the Mermouse” Tom & Jerry title card145“The Cat and the Mermouse” Tom & Jerry title card
(MGM, 1949) Extremely rare original background title card from MGM’s Tom and Jerry short, “The Cat And The Mermouse.” The original production backgrou
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (750.00 + 135.00) x 1 = 885.00
Tom And Jerry original production cel and production background from The Little Orphan146Tom And Jerry original production cel and production background from The Little Orphan
(MGM, 1949) Extremely rare original cel and background from the MGM Tom and Jerry short, The Little Orphan. Image measures approx. 8 in. x 9 ½ ...
Start Price : 2,500.00 | Estimates : 2,500.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 540.00) x 1 = 3,540.00
Color storyboard drawings from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!147Color storyboard drawings from How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
(MGM, 1966) Six (6) color storyboard drawings from How the Grinch Stole Christmas. Accomplished in graphite, ink, marker and animator’s gouache on 5
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (750.00 + 135.00) x 1 = 885.00
The Flintstones production cel and background early 1960s148The Flintstones production cel and background early 1960s
Original cels and background from an early 1960s episode of The Flintstones featuring Fred, Barney and Betty. The background was slightly trimmed at t
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (750.00 + 135.00) x 1 = 885.00
The Flintstones Pebbles original pencil production model sheet149The Flintstones Pebbles original pencil production model sheet
Extremely rare early 1960s original pencil model sheet of Pebbles. Once approved, model sheets like this would have been reproduced and distributed am
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 540.00) x 1 = 3,540.00
The Flintstones original pencil production model sheet150The Flintstones original pencil production model sheet
(Hanna-Barbera, 1961) Nice layout of Fred Flintstone from the 1961 episode, “The Beauty Contest.” The untrimmed animation paper measures 10 ½ i...
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (350.00 + 63.00) x 1 = 413.00