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!
Complete collection of 1970 M-G-M auction catalogs1055Complete collection of 1970 M-G-M auction catalogs
A complete set of five David Weisz Co./MGM auction catalogs, Quarto, stapled wraps, approx. 50-225 pp.. The MGM auction was the most famous and legen
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimates : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold for (500.00 + 90.00) x 1 = 590.00
Nautilus Submarine filming miniature from Captain Nemo and the Underwater City1056Nautilus Submarine filming miniature from Captain Nemo and the Underwater City
(MGM, 1970) Fantastically detailed filming miniature of the Nautilus submarine from Captain Nemo and the Underwater City, based on Jules Verne’s novel
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (14,000.00 + 2,520.00) x 1 = 16,520.00
Screen-used Beethoven bust from A Clockwork Orange1057Screen-used Beethoven bust from A Clockwork Orange
(Warner Bros., 1971) Screen-used bust of Ludwig van Beethoven wielded by Miriam Karlin as the “Catlady” in Stanley Kubrick’s, A Clockwork Orange. Dur
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for (8,000.00 + 1,440.00) x 1 = 9,440.00
A Clockwork Orange limited custom-made sweater commissioned by Stanley Kubrick for cast and crew1058A Clockwork Orange limited custom-made sweater commissioned by Stanley Kubrick for cast and crew
(Warner Bros., 1971) Original designer’s proof sweater, made in the UK by Mike Ross, known as “The Ritva Man”, with a 35” chest, size small. Made exc
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 5,000.00
Original hand-annotated script by director Mel Stuart from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1059Original hand-annotated script by director Mel Stuart from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
(Paramount, 1971) Complete 119pg Third Draft script written by Roald Dahl titled Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Contains approx. 20 pages of hand
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 405.00) x 1 = 2,655.00
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory manuscript dedication by Walter Scharf to director Mel Stuart1060Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory manuscript dedication by Walter Scharf to director Mel Stuart
(Paramount, 1971) Complete 152 pg original manuscript score for Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory by Walter Scharf (1910-2003). Accomplished in p
Start Price : 30,000.00 | Estimates : 30,000.00 - 50,000.00
Sold for (30,000.00 + 5,400.00) x 1 = 35,400.00
Original prop “Wonka Bar” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1061Original prop “Wonka Bar” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
(Paramount, 1971) This prop “Wonka Bar” measures 6 ¼ in. x 3 ½ in, and is made of 1/8 in. thick cardboard. Precious few artifacts survive...
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (3,750.00 + 675.00) x 1 = 4,425.00
Set of four Wonka bars from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory1062Set of four Wonka bars from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(Warner Bros., 2005) Set of five Wonka chocolate bars: Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight, Chilly Chocolate Crème, Triple Dazzle Caramel a...
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (850.00 + 153.00) x 1 = 1,003.00
Prop “Everlasting Gobstopper” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1063Prop “Everlasting Gobstopper” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
(Paramount, 1971) One of only two known to exist, many say the Everlasting Gobstopper is the film’s main plot element as a test of the kids morality a
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (42,500.00 + 7,650.00) x 1 = 50,150.00
Archive of prod stills, posters, pressbooks & other items from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory1064Archive of prod stills, posters, pressbooks & other items from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
(Paramount, 1971) An incredible and comprehensive collection of ephemera from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory which was compiled over a ten year
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Original Harvey Stephens “Damien” tricycle from The Omen1065Original Harvey Stephens “Damien” tricycle from The Omen
(TCF, 1976) Original child’s tricycle used by Harvey Stephens as Damien when he runs into his mother, played by Lee Remick, effectively causing her t
Start Price : 10,000.00 | Estimates : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
Sold for (16,000.00 + 2,880.00) x 1 = 18,880.00
Prop Basic Contract Law book from The Paper Chase1066Prop Basic Contract Law book from The Paper Chase
(TCF, 1973) Hardcover book, Basic Contract Law, which was rebound by the prop department of 20th Century-Fox for use in the film. The front cover and
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sheb Wooley “Travis Cobb” original violin from The Outlaw Josie Wales with LOA by Mrs. Sheb Wooley1067Sheb Wooley “Travis Cobb” original violin from The Outlaw Josie Wales with LOA by Mrs. Sheb Wooley
(Warner Bros., 1976) Antique violin of unspecified maker which was stage- and screen-played by Sheb Wooley, musician (One-eyed, One-horned, Flying Pu
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 144.00) x 1 = 944.00
Original hero animatronic King Kong mask from King Kong1068Original hero animatronic King Kong mask from King Kong
(Dino De Laurentiis, 1976) This is the original hero animatronic King Kong mask built by Carlo Rambaldi and worn by seven-time Academy Award-winner, R
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (17,000.00 + 3,060.00) x 1 = 20,060.00
Tom Tyler hero “Capt. Marvel” tunic from Adventures of Captain Marvel1071Tom Tyler hero “Capt. Marvel” tunic from Adventures of Captain Marvel
(Republic, 1941)  This pale grey wool tunic features asymmetrical false front closure with lightning bolt insignia and gold bullion gauntl...
Start Price : 20,000.00 | Estimates : 20,000.00 - 30,000.00
Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope orig storybrd art of X-Wing fighter in Death Star trench sequence1072Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope orig storybrd art of X-Wing fighter in Death Star trench sequence
(20th Century-Fox, 1977) Pencil, pen & ink, marker, and watercolor wash on 7.5” x 12.25” vellum of X-Wing fighter navigating a trench on the Death St
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,250.00 + 405.00) x 1 = 2,655.00
George Lucas, Star Wars, First Edition signed by George Lucas and Gary Kurtz1073George Lucas, Star Wars, First Edition signed by George Lucas and Gary Kurtz
Lucas, George. Star Wars. From the Adventures of Luke Skywalker. Ballantine Books, New York, (1977). Octavo. First Edition. Black cloth lettered
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (1,100.00 + 198.00) x 1 = 1,298.00
Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back orig storyboard art of AT-AT walker in closeup detail1076Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back orig storyboard art of AT-AT walker in closeup detail
(20th Century-Fox, 1980) Pencil and pen & ink on 8” x 10.25” note paper with shot and scene detail description pasted on, of an AT-AT walker in close
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 360.00) x 1 = 2,360.00
Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back orig strybrd art of AT-AT walker from Hoth battle seq1077Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back orig strybrd art of AT-AT walker from Hoth battle seq
(20th Century-Fox, 1980) Pencil and pen & ink on 8” x 10.25” note paper, with shot and scene detail description pasted on, of an AT-AT walker shootin
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,534.00
“Star Wars” Lucite pprwght crw gft & orig filmstrip of Death Star explosion sequence from Star Wars1078“Star Wars” Lucite pprwght crw gft & orig filmstrip of Death Star explosion sequence from Star Wars
Lucite star-shaped paperweight engraved with “Star Wars,” and given as a crew gift upon completion of filming. Measures 5 in. tall. Includes a 37 in
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope two-volume “Combination Title” dialogue continuity script1079Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope two-volume “Combination Title” dialogue continuity script
(20th Century-Fox, 1977) Studio original 05/31/1977 subtitling dialogue and scene continuity script in two thick clasp-bound volumes, in printed stud
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (700.00 + 126.00) x 1 = 826.00
Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back Norwegian crew jacket1080Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back Norwegian crew jacket
(20th Century-Fox, 1980) Bright blue winter parka crew jacket by SkiPeer with orange trim on the sleeves, fur trimmed hood, ESB production patch on t
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (4,250.00 + 765.00) x 1 = 5,015.00
Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope orig 2-LP soundtrack album sgnd by John Williams1081Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope orig 2-LP soundtrack album sgnd by John Williams
(20th Century-Fox, 1977) Demo-only (not for sale) first pressing 2-disc LP soundtrack album, which director George Lucas arranged for composer John W
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold for (400.00 + 72.00) x 1 = 472.00
Large assortment of original Star Wars crew patches, stickers, and coasters from producer Gary Kurtz1082Large assortment of original Star Wars crew patches, stickers, and coasters from producer Gary Kurtz
(20th Century-Fox, 1977, 1980) Acquired directly from producer Gary Kurtz in 1983, a wide assortment of original crew ephemera from the first two Sta
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back double-sided cast pewter paperweight special crew gift1083Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back double-sided cast pewter paperweight special crew gift
(20th Century-Fox, 1980) Special commemorative 2.75” x 3.5” cast pewter paperweight with film logo in bas-relief on both sides, commissioned by produ
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (200.00 + 36.00) x 1 = 236.00
Collection of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back crew t-shirts1084Collection of Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back crew t-shirts
(TCF, 1977 & 1980) Collection of original never-worn vintage crew t-shirts for Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back. The polyester-blend t-shirts f
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (350.00 + 63.00) x 1 = 413.00
Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back orig strybrd art of Darth Vader1085Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back orig strybrd art of Darth Vader
(20th Century-Fox, 1980) Graphite, felt pen and pen & ink on a 7 ¾ in. x 10 ¼ in. illustration paper, with shot and scene detail descript...
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,300.00 + 234.00) x 1 = 1,534.00
Original acetate “crawl” used in the beginning of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back1086Original acetate “crawl” used in the beginning of Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
(20th Century-Fox, 1980) Perhaps one of the most memorable film introductions of the 20th Century. As homage to the classic serial introductions that
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (40,000.00 + 7,200.00) x 1 = 47,200.00
Animatronic Tauntaun head from Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back1087Animatronic Tauntaun head from Star Wars: Episode V-The Empire Strikes Back
(TCF, 1980) The Tauntaun made its appearance in the opening sequence of The Empire Strikes Back when Han Solo appears out of the snow on the icy plane
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 8,000.00 - 10,000.00
Sold for (8,000.00 + 1,440.00) x 1 = 9,440.00
The Ewok Adventure Jim Danforth original acrylic matte painting on glass of the Endor forest1088The Ewok Adventure Jim Danforth original acrylic matte painting on glass of the Endor forest
(Lucasfilm, 1984) Acrylic on 32 in. x 44 in. glass of the Endor forest with central blank space for live-action insertion, by Jim Danforth for the Ge
Start Price : 1,200.00 | Estimates : 1,200.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (5,500.00 + 990.00) x 1 = 6,490.00
Jedi temple statue clay sculpt and Yoda chair from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith1089Jedi temple statue clay sculpt and Yoda chair from Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
TCF, 2005) Clay sculpt of a Jedi replete with long robes and crossed arms. Figures like this stood outside the Jedi Library on Coruscant. The figure
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Set-used clapper from The Driver1090Set-used clapper from The Driver
(TCF, 1978) Set-used production clapper from the Ryan O’Neil action film, The Driver. Constructed of wood with thick white gaffer tape handwritten in
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (275.00 + 49.50) x 1 = 324.50
Phil Tippett cable-controlled hero piranha puppet from Piranha1091Phil Tippett cable-controlled hero piranha puppet from Piranha
(New World, 1978) This fearsome looking creature is constructed of hard rubber and features an articulated mouth and fins that were cable-controlled b
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 540.00) x 1 = 3,540.00
Complete set of (6) H.R. Giger hand-signed limited edition lithos issued to cast and crew of Alien1092Complete set of (6) H.R. Giger hand-signed limited edition lithos issued to cast and crew of Alien
(TCF, 1979) H.R. Giger, who was called upon to design the essential look and feel of not only the “Alien” creatures, but their spacecraft and environ
Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimates : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
1:12 scale cargo case from the cargo lock in Aliens10931:12 scale cargo case from the cargo lock in Aliens
(TCF, 1986) 1:12 scale cargo case from the Dropship’s cargo lock in Aliens. Meticulously built from wood, resin and styrene components with hand-appl
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (800.00 + 144.00) x 1 = 944.00
1:6 scale yellow dump truck from Aliens10951:6 scale yellow dump truck from Aliens
(TCF, 1986) 1:6 scale miniature yellow dump truck Colony vehicle. Used on the miniature set of Hadley’s Hope and visible during the Colonial Marines
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Alien costume from Aliens1096Alien costume from Aliens
(TCF, 1986) Full Alien Warrior costume from James Cameron's classic 1986 film 'Aliens'. The design of this iconic costume was based on H.R Geiger's or
Start Price : 80,000.00 | Estimates : 80,000.00 - 120,000.00
Full-scale Alien egg from Aliens1097Full-scale Alien egg from Aliens
(TCF, 1986) Incredible full-scale Alien egg featuring a realistic hand-painted and detailed paint scheme with faux slime applied at the top. Measures
Start Price : 4,000.00 | Estimates : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold for (4,000.00 + 720.00) x 1 = 4,720.00
Control console from Alien³1098Control console from Alien³
(TCF, 1992) Impressively detailed control console constructed from wood, fiberglass and resin components with attached metal components, switches, jo
Start Price : 6,000.00 | Estimates : 6,000.00 - 8,000.00
Original hand-painted prop lobby playbill from Somewhere in Time1100Original hand-painted prop lobby playbill from Somewhere in Time
(Universal, 1980) Original prop theatre lobby playbill hand-painted in acrylic, gouache and airbrush on 28 in. x 44 in. 4-ply illustration board, anno
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (3,000.00 + 540.00) x 1 = 3,540.00
Pair of prop programs from Somewhere in Time1101Pair of prop programs from Somewhere in Time
(Universal, 1980) Pair of prop programs from Somewhere in Time. One being a period-style program featuring Miss Elise McKenna in “Wisdom of the Heart
Start Price : 200.00 | Estimates : 200.00 - 300.00
Sold for (500.00 + 90.00) x 1 = 590.00
Raiders of the Lost Ark sequence of (10) original conceptual storyboards for proposed commercial1102Raiders of the Lost Ark sequence of (10) original conceptual storyboards for proposed commercial
(Paramount Pictures, 1981) Pen & ink, colored marker, and watercolor on 5” x 10” vellum, ten in all as a continuous sequence. Each is mounted to shee
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Production Kodaliths and color transparency from Tron1103Production Kodaliths and color transparency from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Three (3) production Kodaliths featuring a tank interior, Sark and his minions and Ram and Crom. Measure 12 ½ in. x 20 in....
Start Price : 400.00 | Estimates : 400.00 - 600.00
Terry English recreation “Lancelot” suit of armor from Excalibur1104Terry English recreation “Lancelot” suit of armor from Excalibur
(Orion, 1981) Beautifully detailed complete suit of plate armor created by armourer Terry English who created the original suits of armor for the dram
Start Price : 15,000.00 | Estimates : 15,000.00 - 20,000.00
Sold for (16,000.00 + 2,880.00) x 1 = 18,880.00
Complete Gladiator costume from Tron1105Complete Gladiator costume from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Complete costume worn by one of the computer Gladiators. Includes a full-length satin tunic with black velvet accents, integral g
Start Price : 8,000.00 | Estimates : 8,000.00 - 12,000.00
Sold for (8,000.00 + 1,440.00) x 1 = 9,440.00
Identity Disc from Tron1106Identity Disc from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Perhaps the most identifiable prop from this imaginative film, is this Identity Disc, a detachable glowing disc worn on the user’s
Start Price : 2,000.00 | Estimates : 2,000.00 - 3,000.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 360.00) x 1 = 2,360.00
Collection of storyboards from Tron1107Collection of storyboards from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Wonderful group of five (5) storyboards accomplished in ink, felt marker and animator’s gouache on 4 in. x 9 in. leaves of illustr
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimates : 1,000.00 - 1,500.00
Sold for (1,000.00 + 180.00) x 1 = 1,180.00
Pair of color concepts from Tron1108Pair of color concepts from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Color concept of an illuminated corridor accomplished in graphite, ink and airbrush on a 6 ½ in. x 11 ¼ in. leaf of il...
Start Price : 600.00 | Estimates : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold for (600.00 + 108.00) x 1 = 708.00
Collection of 23 tank and light cycle pursuit storyboards from Tron1109Collection of 23 tank and light cycle pursuit storyboards from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Collection of 23 Light Cycle and tank storyboards from the canyon pursuit sequences in Tron. Accomplished in ink and gouache (6 b
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimates : 800.00 - 1,200.00
Sold for (900.00 + 162.00) x 1 = 1,062.00
Original production background from Tron1110Original production background from Tron
(Walt Disney, 1982) Original production background accomplished in watercolor and airbrush on heavyweight background sheet measuring 12 ½ in. x...
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimates : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold for (2,000.00 + 360.00) x 1 = 2,360.00