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Charles Martin Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animated filmmaker and cartoonist, best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. He wrote, produced, and/or directed many classic animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Pepé Le Pew, Porky Pig, Michigan J. Frog, the Three Bears, and a few of other Warner characters.
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Chuck Jones Road Runner Wile Coyote Signed Pencil Sketch. Sold for over $1,000.
Here are some Chuck Jones items we have sold in the past:
Chuck Jones Signed Animation Cel & Drawing from ”Chariots of Fur” Featuring Wile E. Coyote
Chuck Jones signed animation cel, and corresponding drawing, from the 1994 Warner Bros. production ”Chariots of Fur”. The cel and drawing feature Wile E. Coyote ready to make trouble, with lightning bolts in his satchel. Drawing has been approved by Chuck Jones via his signature, and brought to life in the finished animation cel and set-up, also signed by Jones in 1999. Drawing and cel each measure 11.5” x 8.5”, custom matted in linen and framed to an overall size of 33.5” x 17.5”. Near fine condition. With a COA from Linda Jones Enterprises contained in a pouch on the back of the frame. Sold for $719.
Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny Sketch/ Autograph Letter Signed
Fantastic lot of items by Chuck Jones on illustrating Bugs Bunny, including an original sketch of his famous rabbit. Jones responds to Curtis Katz of Illinois, who had sent fan mail to the famed cartoonist, including a copycat sketch of Bugs done by an amateur illustrator. Jones responds generously to the fan mail, sending a photocopy of the Bugs tribute with an annotated critique, his own sketch of Bugs, and a 2pp. autograph letter signed on his personal stationery. Jones writes the letter in pencil in all capitals and dates it 5 June 1975. In full: “Dear Curtis: Thank you for the letter and thank you for the ‘Thank you’ – it is surprising how few of them I get – they are welcome indeed – belated or not. I haven’t any idea who the Air Force cartoonist was. But he was not a professional – although he obviously loved that mangy old rabbit – You see, the amateur thinks of an animated character as a drawing while the professional thinks of him as a being. In our drawings, which are part of the flurry of drawings that constitute animation, the character is a three-dimensional entity – for instance the roll of the gloves goes around the wrist and hand – the cheek line is broken to identify a form – the hands grasp a weapon – or a carrot – the chest-line is not a continuation of the neck line – see enclosed break-down – there is absolute evidence that this man is a devotee – and God knows we adore and need devotees – but I cannot identify him, which I probably could if he had been a professional – at least the studio – Terrytoon, Warner Bros, MGM, Disney, Fleischer, they all had identifiable styles, unmistakably identifiable even after years. Thank you for writing. Best always, Chuck Jones / This is not a criticism but I thought you might enjoy how the detective work is done.” A third sheet of his personal stationery contains a full-page pencil drawing by Jones of the sassy rabbit wielding a carrot. He writes beneath the sketch: “General proportions are off too but I have kept them the same for comparisons sake.” Finally, Jones provides a detailed handwritten critique of the photocopied sketch of Bugs by the amateur artist. He writes in part, “Front foot smaller than back foot – no perspective…whiskers never drawn this short…no chest”. A total of four pages, with original envelope postmarked 6 June 1975 from Los Angeles. Sheets measure 8.5″ x 11″. Paperclip mark to top, else fine condition. Sold for $1,237.
Chuck Jones Large Signed Drawing of Bugs Bunny
Large sketch of Bugs Bunny, drawn by Chuck Jones who inscribes the piece, “To Sophie with love and ‘Carrot Flambe ala Lapin’ / Bugs Bunny + Chuck Jones / 1975″. Bugs is drawn in a two-hatted chef’s uniform holding a gourmet carrot concoction. Paper measures 11.5″ x 17”. Creasing and minute dampstaining along lower edge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,025.
Chuck Jones “Bugs Bunny” Sketch Hand Drawn
“Bugs Bunny” original sketch signed by creator Chuck Jones. The animator inscribes “For Steve / From Bugs Bunny / Chuck Jones / & Marian! / 1982″ to the right of a sketch of the infamous cartoon character nibbling on a carrot. Bugs Bunny first appeared in a 1940 animated short that was nominated for an Academy Award. Jones went on to animate many memorable cartoon characters and short subjects. Drawn in pencil on an 8.5″ x 11” piece of textured sketch paper. Some toning, else near fine. Sold for $984.
Chuck Jones Signed Sketch of “Bugs Bunny” — 8.5″ x 11″
Chuck Jones signs an original sketch of the witty rabbit “Bugs Bunny.” The animator inscribes “To Curtis / From Bugs Bunny & Chuck Jones – 1975″ next to a sketch of the ever popular carrot chomping cartoon character. Bugs Bunny first appeared in a 1940 animated short that was nominated for an Academy Award. Jones went on to animate many memorable cartoon characters and short subjects. Drawn in pencil on an 8.5″ x 11” piece of sketch paper headed “From: Chuck Jones”. Wear to top edge, else near fine. Quite rare. Sold for $789.
Chuck Jones Signed Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel of Bugs Bunny, ”Ain’t I a Stinker?”
Fun Bugs Bunny sericel, signed by creator Chuck Jones and part of a limited edition of 500, this being #333. Entitled ”Ain’t I a Stinker?”, Jones here shows Bugs Bunny, as animator, drawing Daffy Duck; the cel is inspired by the final scene from the 1953 classic ”Duck Amuck”, where Daffy Duck is at the mercy of his animator, revealed in the final scene to be Bugs Bunny. Hand-painted cel is part of the Masters Collection from 1993, and measures 11.75” x 9.75”, framed to 20” x 18”. A few minute scratches to frame; cel itself is near fine. With a COA from Chuck Jones, and with the stamp of Linda Jones Enterprises Inc., the business run by Jones’ daughter and through which he sold his artwork. Sold for $500.
”Bugs Bunny” original sketch autographed by creator Chuck Jones. The animator signs ”Chuck Jones” below a sketch of the carrot chomping cartoon character. The 2” x 3.5” cartoon is on the verso of a Chuck Jones Enterprises business card featuring the Road Runner and a Costa Mesa, California address. Bugs Bunny first appeared in a 1940 animated short that was nominated for an Academy Award. Jones went on to animate many memorable cartoon characters and short subjects. Card shows minor creasing, else near fine. Sold for $425.
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E.H. Shepard Artwork of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet, Likely Made for “The House at Pooh Corner” in “The World of Pooh” — Artwork by Shepard Is Very Scarce as Made for a Winnie-the-Pooh Book
Enchanting and scarce artwork of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet by E.H. Shepard, the illustrator chosen by A.A. Milne to bring his literary characters to life. Original Shepard artwork from Winnie-the-Pooh is scarce in its own right, here even more so as from one of the Milne books, well-known by fans as from Chapter 8 of “The House at Pooh Corner”, titled “In Which Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing”. Pooh and Piglet are shown in front of Owl’s tree house on that notoriously blustery day.
Large artwork measuring 8″ x 7.5″ is rendered in watercolor, pencil and ink, likely created by Shepard for “The World of Pooh”, a collection of Winnie-the-Pooh stories published in 1957 that included “The House at Pooh Corner”. It is one of the only color Winnie-the-Pooh illustrations made by Shepard in finished form, rather than a rough draft, that has ever come to auction. A smaller watercolor, titled “Christopher Robin’s Braces”, made for a magazine without content from one of the books, sold for over $100,000 in 2013. Interestingly, this artwork features titling in Italian on Owl’s sign, perhaps for an Italian edition of the book. Artwork on Winsor & Newton watercolor board measures 10.5″ x 8.875″. Minute uniform toning but overall near fine with bright coloring. Accompanied by original frame backing, signed by Shepard with his address and his handwritten title, “House at Pooh Corner / ‘A very grand thing’ / The trouble at Owls House”. Backing also contains a sticker from F.W. Charman & Sons, who exhibited Shepard’s work in Haslemere, England in 1965 where this piece was sold. Sold for $85,000.
E.H. Shepard Original Artwork of Winnie-the-Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet, Published on Page 29 of “The House at Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne
Scarce Winnie-the Pooh artwork by E.H. Shepard, showing Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet as they appear on page 29 of A.A. Milne’s book, “The House at Pooh Corner” in Chapter II, “In which Tigger Comes to the Forest and has Breakfast”. Original Winnie-the-Pooh artwork by Shepard is scarce, even more so as published, with this illustration depicting the scene where Tigger takes a mouthful of thistle, unintentionally putting a bee in his mouth. Artwork is rendered in ink, with Chinese white corrections, on Neman’s Artist illustration board, and signed by Shepard at lower left. With the caption in pencil below the drawing, as it appears in “House at Pooh Corner”, reading, “‘Your friend,’ said Eeyore, ‘appears to have bitten on a bee.'” Illustration board measures 10.5″ x 6.875″ with drawing itself measuring approximately 7.25″ x 3.125″. Some toning, though fortunately confined to margins and not illustration itself. Overall very good condition. A scarce and enchanting drawing, originally from the Mary K. Young illustration art collection. Sold for $78,750.
Beautifully rendered watercolor and ink drawing of Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet by E.H. Shepard, the illustrator chosen by A.A. Milne to bring his literary characters to life. Here, Shepard draws Pooh and Piglet upon a letter to his agent, allowing the characters to express his feelings of gratitude and joy. In the autograph letter signed, dated 29 February 1932, Shepard thanks his agent for a letter, writing that he has “done splendidly” and that “this view is shared by others.” To emphasize his feelings, Shepard draws Winnie-the-Pooh reaching up and Piglet excitedly jumping at his side. Shepard must have been very pleased with his agent, as he very seldom drew his most famous characters; this drawing, done early in the illustrator’s career and just a few years after the Pooh series, is a rare exception. Single page is written from Long Meadow, Guildford. Light uniform toning and mounted to card. Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $40,954.
Dr. Seuss’s Late 1960’s Never-Before Known, Unpublished, Abandoned & Unfinished Very Rough & Beginning Draft of a Children’s Book Manuscript Entitled “All Sorts of Sports”
With Seuss’ Handwritten Rhymes and Doodles Throughout Nineteen handwritten pages, the first seven of which are completely in the hand of Dr. Seuss. The remaining pages are mostly written by an assistant with corrections and doodles by Dr. Seuss, some taped on. This Dr. Seuss children’s book lost for over 40 years reads in part including the scratched out parts, “All Sorts of Sports. Shall I play checkers? golf? croquet? There are so many games there are to play. I could. / maybe.. / shall I.. There are so many many sorts. So many sorts of games + sports. What am I going to do today? There are so many games to play! I guess I won’t. I’m all tired out. 100 GAMES & sports you can play. You can play checkers. You can play chess. Baseball. Football. Volleyball. Basketball. You can ski on snow. You can ski on water. And tiddle-de-winks. What am I going to do today. Well, that’s a simple matter. Oh, that’s easy. We could play. There are so many sports games to play. We could swim. I could play baseball…golf..or catch. Or I could play a tennis match. There are so many sports, let’s see… I could bowl, jump hurdles, or water ski. I could blumf. Or blumf blumf blumf blumf blumf. Or blumf. Or blumf blumf blumf blumf blumf.” This last page, marked page “6-7” by Dr. Seuss seems to be where the assistant takes over, though Seuss adds corrections and doodles, as mentioned before, some taped on. Accompanied by a Dr. Seuss typed letter signed “Ted” regarding this unfinished sports book on Cat in the Hat Beginner Books stationery dated 11 July 1983. Seuss responds to a letter from one of his assistant writers (letter also included, dated 31 May 1983) where the assistant writes, “About 14 years ago, you wanted a sports book for Beginner Books. I worked on one, but what I eventually came up with did not please you…So I set it aside. I have just found it in an old file, and am thinking I might try submitting it to a few places to see what happens. Before I do that, I want to let you have another look at it…” Seuss responds in part, “Re your enclosed manuscript, I do indeed remember it. And my critique now is as same as then. What, in my opinion, is wrong with this story is that…despite the greatness of Pete as a stellar athlete hero…the negative image of him flubbing and unable to catch any ball at all will make him schnook. This is not entirely apparent in the text, but when you picture these negative scenes in illustrations, you will find that negatives are always more memorable than positives. And I think the reader’s reaction will be, ‘What’s the matter with this dope?’ I may be wrong of course…so why not send it to Harper and Row who do very good brat books and several times have made best sellers out of properties that I’ve rejected. ” It seems as if Seuss’ sports manuscript — focusing on “What game shall we play today?” — varied from this writer’s concept of the athlete who couldn’t catch. A miraculous find in excellent condition. Never before seen on the market. Accompanied by letter of authenticity from Seuss’ assistant writer to whom this manuscript and Dr. Seuss autograph was given. Sold for $40,805.
E.H. Shepard Artwork of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet & Owl, Likely Made for “The House at Pooh Corner” in “The World of Pooh” — Artwork by Shepard Is Very Scarce as Made for a Winnie-the-Pooh Book
Beautifully rendered artwork of Winnie-the-Pooh, Piglet and Owl by illustrator E.H. Shepard, signed “EHS” at lower left. Original Shepard artwork from Winnie-the-Pooh is scarce in its own right, here even more so as from one of the Milne books, well-known by fans as from Chapter 8 of “The House at Pooh Corner”, titled “In Which Piglet Does a Very Grand Thing”. After Owl’s tree house becomes dislodged by the wind, Piglet is shown here being hoisted up by Winnie-the-Pooh to squeeze through the letter box while Owl looks on. Sold for $40,000.
Sir John Tenniel original illustration from ”Through the Looking Glass”, the sequel to the enormously successful ”Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. This illustration appears on page 201 of the first edition of ”Looking Glass”, done to illustrate the text, ”She was standing before an arched doorway over which were the words QUEEN ALICE in large letters…” A presentation inscription by Tenniel is written to the lower margin, ”With Mr. Tenniel’s kind regards / Christmas 1876”. Pencil drawing was done sometime between 1869-1871 when Tenniel again collaborated with Lewis Carroll in illustrating his novel, an undertaking that Tenniel first rejected due to the time-consuming nature of the work: after drawing preliminary sketches, Tenniel would transfer the artwork onto woodblocks using tracing paper and then finish shading on the blocks. The Brothers Dalziel would then produce engravings from the blocks. Tenniel at first rejected Carroll’s offer to illustrate ”Looking Glass”, but ultimately relented as Carroll could find no other illustrator that matched Tenniel’s ”grotesque” interpretation of the fantasy creatures he envisioned. Drawing measures 3.25” x 4.5”, archivally matted and framed to 11.25” x 12.75”. Very light foxing to margins and light uniform toning, overall near fine condition. From the Bronson Winthrop collection of Tenniel drawings: Parke-Bernet sale of 12 March 1945, lot 164. Sold for $37,500.
Ludwig Bemelmans painting for his ”Madeline” series of children’s books, illustrating a scene here for ”Madeline and the Bad Hat”. Rendered in mixed media on board, signed ”Bemelmans” at lower right. Painting measures 31.75” x 19”, with vividly rich colors. Back of board is stamped by the Hammer Galleries, who originally sold Bemelmans’ work for him, with an additional stamp reading ”Sketch for MADELINE And the Bad Hat by LUDWIG BEMELMANS”. Additional provenance includes sale by the Lenox Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc. in its 16 January 1987 auction. With frame, painting measures 40.5” x 28.5”. Some toning to board consistent in color with the scene, support for painting is bowed, and a small amount of surface cracking on the water. Overall in very good plus condition. Sold for $28,000.
Dr. Seuss Large Artwork From 1955 — Featuring an Early Grinch Prototype Two Years Before His Famous Character Debuted in “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!”
Large advertising artwork by Dr. Seuss from 1955, with a Grinch-like character clearly inspiring his famous creation two years later in 1957, when “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” was published, with the same shaggy green fur, small oval nose, and protruding circular mouth, complete with a slightly sour expression. Rendered in gouache and collage on paper, artwork for the brand Holly Sugar measures a large 27″ x 12″, roughly the same dimensions as a billboard, for which this was intended. Signed Dr. Seuss at lower left, with 1955 and Holly Sugar Corporation copyright printed at lower right. Artwork is mounted to board measuring 30″ x 15″, with label on verso — titling the piece “Crazy Chef with Pie”, detailing its exhibition at the 24th National Competition and Exhibit of Outdoor Advertising Art, by Seuss’ ad agency Mogge-Privett, Inc. Some minor spotting and light crackling to paint, overall very good plus condition, with spectacularly vivid colors. Sold for $23,100.
Wonderful Dr. Seuss Art – a Pencil and Watercolor Signed Drawing — Rare Dr. Seuss Art by the Imaginative Illustrator and Author
Dr. Seuss art, a watercolor drawing entitled “Mrs. M. on the Trail”. Mrs. M, likely the wife of Mr. Mayor of Whoville, makes her way down a treacherous looking hill with various animal companions in tow, looking unconcerned about the crocodile waiting below. Mr. and Mrs. Mayor of Whoville are featured in in Dr. Seuss’ “How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” and “Horton Hears a Who!” Drawing is signed: “Drawn with Heart’s blood — Dr. Seuss”. Measures 9.5″ x 15.5″. Overall toning and some fading to the Dr. Seuss autograph. Very good condition. Sold for $20,939.
Superb Drawing of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney, Signed by Disney — With Phil Sears COA
Walt Disney signed drawing of Mickey Mouse, scarce and without inscription. Rendered in pencil, Disney fills nearly the whole 4.625” x 7.5” page with both his large signature and Mickey’s smiling face. Page is within a green paper-bound ruled notebook, with child’s drawing on verso. Very good to near fine condition. With a COA from Phil Sears, who authenticates both the drawing as signature as Walt Disney’s. Sold for $18,750.
Lewis Carroll Autograph Poem Signed in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” — Carroll Cleverly Composes an Acrostic Poem Where the First Letter of Each Line Reveals a Message
Original Lewis Carroll autograph poem signed by Lewis Carroll, dedicated to the sister of an “Alice” who died in infancy. Carroll composes the tender poem inside a presentation copy of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (London: MacMillan and Co., 1874), inscribed on the half-title page in Carroll’s signature purple ink, “Presented to Jessie Howard Clark, in remembrance of her sister Alice, by the Author / July 15, 1875”. Young Jessie lived in Australia which served as the basis for the poem, alongside the themes of death and the connected experience of childhood across the world. The poem is additionally constructed so that the letters of the first words of each line form the recipient’s name, “Jessie Howard Clark”. Written on the page opposite the table of contents, poem reads in full,
“Just half a world to travel o’er,
E’re this may reach its Southern home:
Such waters wide between us roare
So many a league of barren foam.
In vain the trackless interspace –
England’s white ships can cleave the flood,
Hailing as brethren every race
Of English speech & English blood.
Wherever English childhood dwells
‘Alice’ may hope to find a band
Ready to listen while she tells
Dreams of the shadowy ‘Wonderland.’
Child-friend, whom I shall never see!
Let me in fancy feel thee nigh,
And trust in other lands to be
Remembered as the years go by –
Kind thoughts will live, though we may die.
Lewis Carroll autograph
July 15, 1875.”
Jessie’s father was author John Howard Clark, who originally wrote Charles Dodgson, aka Lewis Carroll, regarding his own book “Bertie and the Bullfrogs”, inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”. Upon learning that Clark had a daughter Alice who died in infancy, Carroll kindly composed this poem and gifted it to Clark’s other daughter Jessie. Book measures 5″ x 7.25″, bound in publisher’s red boards with gilt titling. With original black endpapers and all edges gilt. Separation starting to front and rear joints, and scuffing to boards. Interior is clean, including manuscript pages. Overall in very good condition, with a dramatic presentation. Sold for $16,800.
Edward Gorey Original Artwork for “Tales of Good and Evil”
Edward Gorey original artwork done for the cover of Nicolai Gogol’s short story collection, “Tales of Good and Evil”, unpublished but closely matching the final cover, with slightly different colors on the lady’s dress and man’s coat. Completed by Gorey circa 1956, at which time Gorey worked as an illustrator for Doubleday Anchor. This artwork beautifully exemplifies Gorey’s Victorian-Gothic sensibility, signed “Edward Gorey” at lower left. Rendered in pen, ink and watercolor on stiff board, artwork measures 4.25″ x 7.125″, framed to 8.5″ x 10.5″. Not examined out of frame, but artwork appears near fine, with colors still exceptionally bright. With original receipt from the Gotham Book Mart, whose close relationship with Gorey helped launch his career. Sold for $16,081.
Original animation cel from Disney’s 1937 classic ”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” featuring the most famous moment in the film, the Queen in her old hag disguise handing Snow White the famed poisoned apple. Snow White is portrayed in her iconic gown and with a red bow in her hair, innocently looking at the bright red apple. With ”Snow White and the Witch” handwritten in cursive pencil to left side mat below cel, along with, ”Original / WDP (Walt Disney Pictures)” in ink to bottom right. Cel measures 11” x 7.5”, matted in white with a gilt color frame to an overall size of 20” x 16”. Cel is pristine and in fine condition. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $15,000.
Arthur Rackham Cheshire Cat Alice in Wonderland Drawing
Arthur Rackham RWS (19 September 1867 – 6 September 1939) was an English book illustrator. He is recognised as one of the leading figures during the Golden Age of British book illustration. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour, a technique he developed due to his background as a journalistic illustrator.
Original and beguiling illustration of the Cheshire Cat from the 1907 edition of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” by noted British illustrator Arthur Rackham. Known as one of England’s “Golden Age” illustrators during the beginning of the 20th century, Rackham illustrated various whimsical scenes for this edition of the book. Illustration appears on p. 106 of the book, in the chapter entitled “The Queen’s Croquet Ground.” Drawn in pen, black ink and watercolor heightened with gum arabic and gouache paint for an opaque effect, illustration depicts the face of the unforgettable cheshire cat grinning widely in a dreamy smoke plume. Rackham signs his initials boldly “AR” at lower left. Drawing measures 8.5″ x 6″, with some later additions added by Rackham, and a glazing over the artwork for further protection. Near fine condition. Sold for $13,613.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs poster
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is a 1937 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO Radio Pictures. Based on the 1812 German fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, it is the first full-length traditionally animated feature film and the first Disney animated feature film. The story was adapted by storyboard artists Dorothy Ann Blank, Richard Creedon, Merrill De Maris, Otto Englander, Earl Hurd, Dick Rickard, Ted Sears and Webb Smith. David Hand was the supervising director, while William Cottrell, Wilfred Jackson, Larry Morey, Perce Pearce, and Ben Sharpsteen directed the film’s individual sequences. Sold for $11,700.
Very rare original artwork by the beloved creator of the ”Madeline” books, Ludwig Bemelmans, for Mary MacArthur, daughter of actress Helen Hayes. Ink and watercolor drawing depicts a busy Parisian street scene with Miss Clavel herding twelve little girls through town. Three Parisian buildings stand in the background and in the foreground, a constable stands in salute donning a hat that reads, ”Au Revoir Paris” on the bill. Whimsical and quintessential of Bemelmans’ work. Signed and inscribed in black ink along the bottom, ”To Mary with love / Ludwig Belemans”. Someone has written the year ”1942” in light pencil beneath his signature. Mary MacArthur, a tween in 1942, would die at age 19 of polio. Measures 7” x 8” with very minor toning, else near fine. From the estate of Helen Hayes. Sold for $11,858.
Edward Gorey Original Artwork Informally Titled ”Tattooed Man and Associate”
Edward Gorey original artwork, rendered in pen, ink and watercolor, informally titled ”Tattooed Man and Associate”. This charming, somewhat absurdist artwork by Gorey was likely completed in the early 1950s, showing a man covered in swirly tattoos speaking to his companion in the library, with amusing touches such as the man holding a miniature person or statue, and a chamber pot next to the reclined reader. Visible portion of artwork measures 6.375” x 4.875”. Not examined out of frame, but appears near fine. With original receipt from the Gotham Book Mart, whose close relationship with Gorey helped launch his career. Sold for $8,750.
Exceptional lot of three letters signed, and two pages of illustrations by Dr. Seuss, in addition to four pages of illustrations by Walt Kelly. All letters by Seuss are dated 1957 when both ”The Cat in the Hat” and ”How the Grinch Stole Christmas!” were published, with Seuss here writing enthusiastically about the success of the books and considering toys and games based on the characters. Lot comes from the estate of Mike McClintock, whose children’s book ”A Fly Went By” was published by Random House, and also includes two letters regarding the book from Random House editors (one lengthy letter is by Seuss’ collaborator Phyllis Cerf). All Seuss letters are near fine, written on front sides of sheets only, and though varied in size, measure approximately 8” x 10.5”. A fantastic lot with unusual and personal content from Seuss just as his most successful books were gaining worldwide notoriety. Sold for $8,529.
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Ray Bradbury’s personally owned ”Alice in Wonderland” Disney animation cel. Art from the classic 1951 film features a wide-eyed Alice encountering the living pair of eyeglasses. Hand-painted characters are cut out precisely and mounted to an illustrated background. Alice measures 4.5” x 5.25”. Glasses measure 5.5” x 4”. Background measures 13” x 11”, matted to an overall size of 19” x 18”. Toning to mat and a small smudge to Alice’s cheek, else near fine. With Disney COA stamp to right corner and Disney COA sticker to verso. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $8,319.
Disney “Sleeping Beauty” Animation Cel
Incredibly rare and large Disney cel from the beloved 1959 film, “Sleeping Beauty”. Cel depicts Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora, aka Briar Rose, as her name was changed to conceal her cursed identity, during the beginning of the film when the star-crossed lovers first meet in the “Once Upon a Dream” musical sequence. Characters are placed over a forest backdrop. Framed to an overall size of 13″ x 10″. With an official Disneyland sticker to verso reading, ”This is an original handpainted celluloid drawing actually used in a Walt Disney production.” Near fine. Sold for $7,464.
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Walt Disney signed ”The Art of Animation”, also signed by 21 of Disney’s creative team. Authored by Bob Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster, Inc. in 1958, ”The Art of Animation” outlines the development of animation techniques by Walt Disney and his company, with interviews and examples from classic cartoons and movies. Signed ”Walt Disney” on the fly-leaf, almost filling the entire page, and countersigned throughout the book by Disney’s original artists: Ken Anderson, Xavier Atencio, Don DaGradi, Eric Larson (signs twice), Bill Justice, Tom Oreb, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, McLaren Stewart, Gerry Geronimi, Tom Codrick, Don Griffith, Ernest Nordli, Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas, John Lounsbery, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl, Woolie Reitherman, Ollie Johnston and Les Clark. Together these men created, directed and animated ”Fantasia”, ”Bambi”, ”Alice in Wonderland”, ”Peter Pan” and scores of others, as well as ”Imagineering” Disneyland attractions. Bound in publisher’s beige and grey boards, book measures 8.25” x 11.25” and runs 188pp. Previous owner’s name written to front board, and light wear to boards. Interior is bright and clean. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $6,406.
Disney Animation Cel Maleficent
Disney animation cel of “Maleficent” from “Sleeping Beauty”. Cel depicts the 1959 film’s notorious villainess looking appropriately devious, her raven sidekick perched on her hand. Hand-painted production cel is matted against an illustrated background to an overall size of 12″ x 14″. Nickel-sized spot of bubbling to Maleficent’s cloak and a tiny bubble to the raven between wing and body, else near fine. With Disney COA sticker to verso. Sold for $5,838.
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Dr. Seuss Whimsical Drawing of ”The Cat in the Hat”
Dr. Seuss hand illustrated and signed letter, featuring ”The Cat in the Hat” being pulled up and away by a large balloon. Letter dated 24 February 1972 on Dr. Seuss stationery to Diddo Clark reads in part, ”That was the finest letter I have every received on a green balloon in many a month…I am back again on that merry-go-round for Hollywood or New York…Ted”. Clark, an undergraduate at the University of California at San Diego, taught a class for freshman on the pursuit of excellence. Theodor Geisel (Seuss) was a guest speaker in the class. In 1972, Seuss was busy with his first animated special, ”The Lorax,” which came out that year. Letter measuring 7.25” x 10.25” is mounted to a 10” x 16” mat. Fine condition. Sold for $4,000.
Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Disney Animation Sleeping Beauty Cel of Maleficent
Ray Bradbury’s Disney animation Sleeping Beauty cel of Maleficent. Cel depicts the 1959 film’s notorious villainess looking appropriately devious, her raven sidekick Diablo perched on her hand. Hand-painted cel is cut out precisely and mounted to an illustrated background. Actual art measures 6.75” x 8.5”. Mounted and matted to an overall size of 18.5” x 16.5”. Tiny chip to black paint on Maleficent’s head and toning to mat, else near fine. With Disney COA stamp to right corner and Disney COA sticker to verso. With a COA from the Ray Bradbury estate. Sold for $3,781.
Walt Disney Signed Mat Showcasing ”Alice in Wonderland” Dye Transfer Print
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (commonly Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 English children’s tale by Lewis Carroll (a pseudonym of Charles Dodgson). A young girl named Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by anthropomorphic creatures. It is seen to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. It plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as children. As one of the best-known works of English-language fiction, its narrative, structure, characters and imagery have had huge influence on popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. It has never been out of print and been translated into at least 97 languages. Its ongoing legacy covers adaptations for stage, screen, radio, art, ballet, theme parks, board games and video games. Carroll published a sequel in 1871 entitled Through the Looking-Glass and a shortened version for young children, The Nursery “Alice”, in 1890.
Walt Disney signed studio mat holding a dye transfer print of ”Alice in Wonderland”. Disney’s large signature and paraph measures approximately 6.5” x 2.5”, signed upon the cream-colored studio mat in pencil. Lustrous dye transfer prints were sold at The Art Corner Store in Disneyland, and also given out as gifts, though ones signed by Disney are rare. Mat measures approximately 17” x 13.5”, framed to 22” x 18.25”. Minor toning to mat, else near fine condition. Sold for $4,659.
Lewis Carroll(Charles Dodgson) Autograph Letter Signed
Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (/ˈlʌtwɪdʒ ˈdɒdʒsən/; 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of children’s fiction, notably Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass. He was noted for his facility with word play, logic, and fantasy. The poems “Jabberwocky” and The Hunting of the Snark are classified in the genre of literary nonsense. He was also a mathematician, photographer, inventor, and Anglican deacon.
Lewis Carroll autograph letter signed. Dated 27 December 1880, he writes to “Mab”, reverting to his real name, Charles Dodgson, to sign: “Always affectionately, yours, C Dodgson.” The Alice in Wonderland author says: “…I liked getting your letter very much, though I have been so lazy about answering it – and now I have to thank you for a card as well – I am just off to Brighton, so must stop.” Carroll was teaching at Christ Church at the time this was written. 2pp. in his customary purple ink on a single sheet of mourning stationery. Toning and creasing, else near fine. Sold for $2,024.
Original Disney Artwork Featuring Mickey Mouse, Circa Mid- 1930’s
Rare, 1930’s original drawing of Mickey Mouse, likely rendered by Disney artist Tom Wood, who came to Disney Studios in 1932. Ink and watercolor artwork was drawn for Helen Hayes’ daughter Mary MacArthur, and features Mickey Mouse energetically conducting the Three Little Pigs in symphony. Lively piece is inscribed in black ink, “Best Wishes to Mary MacArthur / Mary MacArthur Mary MacArthur / Best Wishes to Mary MacArthur / Tra-La-La-La-La!” Walt Disney’s name is written at bottom right beneath Mickey’s crate, likely by Wood. Mary MacArthur sadly died from polio at the young age of 19. Undated drawing measures 8″ x 7″ with minor toning and wear to bottom edge, else near fine. From the estate of Helen Hayes. Sold for $1,200.
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