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Van Eaton Galleries is proud to present A Historic Journey Through the Walt Disney Studios and Disneyland, our latest exhibition and auction of over 900 Disney artifacts. The collection includes many one-of-a-kind and exceptionally rare items from the history of both the Disney Studio and Disney Parks. Highlights of the Walt Disney Studios include an original production background from the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit cartoon "Ozzy of the Mounted," the original artwork for a 1932 Mickey Mouse comic strip, a Gustaf Tenggren layout drawing for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, an original Walt Disney Studios animator's desk, original Mary Blair concept paintings, rare animator's maquettes, Walt Disney autographs, and much more.
Highlights from the Disney Parks include a large entrance "Welcome" sign from Disneyland, a wooden sign from a Jungle Cruise boat, silkscreened attraction posters, an original Pirates of the Caribbean concept painting by Marc Davis, an original Sleeping Beauty Castle concept by Eyvind Earle, an original It's a Small World concept by Mary Blair, pre-opening Tomorrowland concept drawings by Herb Ryman, and much more.
Ahead of the May 14-15 auction weekend, we hope you will stop in to see the curated exhibit of these rare Disney artifacts between April 18th and May 11th. More information to come.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 21% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
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601Frontierland Shooting Gallery Moose Target.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1962-82) A moose-shaped target from the Frontierland Shooting Gallery. The metallic target measures 6" tall and 5.25" long....
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to g**********8 for 2,420.00
602Walt Disney Testing Indian War Canoe Display Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.2010s) A photo of Walt Disney and senior staff members testing an Indian War Canoe a month before opening. The photo was likely made fo
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D********d.. for 302.50
603Frontierland Concept Art Print.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1990s) A concept art print depicting Imagineer Herb Ryman's Frontierland Waterfront concept. The concept includes several feature...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to M*******e for 302.50
604Disneyland Hotel Golden Horseshoe Concept Art Print.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland Hotel, c.2000s) A Disneyland Hotel framed concept art print of Sam McKim's envisioning of Slue-Foot Sue's Golden Horseshoe Saloo...
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j********d for 393.25
605Disneyland River Belle Terrace Menu.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1999) A River Belle Terrace restaurant menu. The two-sided menu features breakfast, lunch, and dinner options in English on one side, a
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to l****4 for 484.00
606River Belle Terrace Mirror Transom Prop.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.2000s) An original mirror transom prop that once decorated the River Belle Terrace restaurant in Frontierland. Composed of metal and gl
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for 3,500.00
607River Belle Terrace Prop Can.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1970s-80s) A prop can that once decorated the River Belle Terrace restaurant. The color xeroxed label features imagery of a serving of
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to g**********8 for 272.25
608Frontierland Attraction Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1955) A hand-silkscreened attraction poster for Frontierland. Designed by Bjorn Aronson, the poster's lively layout prominently fea...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to a****w for 5,142.50
609Sailing Ship Columbia Attraction Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1958) A hand-silkscreened attraction poster for the Sailing Ship Columbia. Designer Bjorn Aronson's bold imagery captures the sense...
Estimate : 5,000.00 - 8,000.00
Sold to t**d for 3,932.50
610The Golden Horseshoe Revue One Sheet Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1964) A theatrical release one sheet poster for The Golden Horseshoe Revue. The televised musical revue starring Wally Boag, Betty Taylor
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b*****s for 393.25
611Mark Twain Captain Cast Member Hat Badge.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1980s) A very rare badge worn by Cast Members piloting the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. This metal badge features the designatio
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to M******0 for 332.75
612Mark Twain 1st Mate Cast Member Hat Badge.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1980s) A badge worn by Cast Members assisting guests aboard the Mark Twain Riverboat at Disneyland. This metal badge features the desig
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 650.00
613Walt Disney Signed Mark Twain Postcard Display.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1950-60s) A Walt Disney autographed Mark Twain Steamboat postcard presented in a beautiful display. Walt was known to sign postcards, g
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to I********3 for 6,655.00
614Disneyland S.S. Mark Twain Pilot's Certificate.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1950s) A very early S.S. Mark Twain Pilot's Certificate. The document assures that the holder of the certificate "is a suita...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to r****H for 242.00
615Mark Twain Christmas Riverboat Ride Sign.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 2000s) A Christmas Riverboat Ride sign displayed during a holiday-themed overlay of "the queen of the river." The decks of th...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to j*****2 for 453.75
616Mark Twain Riverboat Ashtray by Eleanor Welborn.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1955) A souvenir ashtray depicting Frontierland's Mark Twain Riverboat. The four-toned vignette with gold leaf lettering is centere...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to j*****F for 272.25
617Mine Train Imagineering Research Documents.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1970-80) A rare Imagineering research document pertaining to the Mine Train Through Nature's Wonderland. The more than 80-page sp...
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for 1,000.00
618Casa Mexicana Menu.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, 1990) A menu from the Casa de Mexicana at Disneyland. Casa de Mexicana was hosted by Lawry's Foods, beginning in 1982. This one-sid...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to l****4 for 302.50
619Signed Fiesta Mexicana Charles Boyer Print.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1985) A beautiful "Fiesta Mexicana" lithographic print signed by its artist Charles Boyer as well as voice actor Bill Farme...
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to s*****r for 363.00
620Sailing Ship Columbia Disney Gallery Attraction Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(Disneyland, c.1990s) A Sailing Ship Columbia attraction poster reproduction from The Disney Gallery featuring the original design by Imagineer Bjorn
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b********e for 544.50