Mary Poppins Movie Memorabilia: Value Guide & How to Sell

To auction, sell or consign your Mary Poppins memorabilia, please email your description and photos to [email protected] of Nate D. Sanders Auctions (NateDSanders.com).

What’s the Significance of “Mary Poppins”?

The beloved movie “Mary Poppins” is about a nanny who cares for two kids as they turn ordinary daily activities into magical outings. These adventures help their aloof father become closer with them. The film stars Julie Andrew as Mary Poppins in her film debut alongside Dick Van Dyke as Bert, the talented chimney sweep who also accompanies the children on adventures.

Here’s Some “Mary Poppins” Memorabilia We’ve Sold:

Costume Sketch from “Flying Umbrella” Final Scene — Sold for $50,000

Original costume sketch from ”Mary Poppins”, showing Julie Andrews’s character in the famous ”Flying Umbrella” goodbye scene that ended the film. Large sketch measures approximately 14.5” x 23”, rendered in watercolor, pen and crayon, with swatches of fabric used for the coat. With ”Mary Poppins” penned at bottom, along with notes in black felt-tip and pencil. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” was the highest grossing Walt Disney film at the time, and the only Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture. It remains a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered by Disney as his greatest live action film. Light buckling to flexible artist board. Discreet pinholes and staple punctures at top. Overall in very good to near fine condition, with vivid coloring. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” screenwriter and producer Bill Walsh. Sold for $50,000.

Costume Sketch from “Jolly Holiday” Sequence — Sold for $25,000

Original costume sketch from ”Mary Poppins”, showing Dick Van Dyke’s character Bert in the famous ”Jolly Holiday” sequence. Large sketch measures approximately 14.5” x 23”, rendered in watercolor, pen and crayon, with two swatches of fabric used for the jacket and shirt, along with two jacket buttons. With ”Bert” and ”’Jolly Holiday”’ written at bottom. Also with notes in black felt-tip and pencil, such as ”Apply pink braid over green stripe”, referencing the lime green stripe in the fabric swatch that doesn’t appear in the final jacket. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” was the highest grossing Walt Disney film at the time, and the only Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture. It remains a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered by Disney as his greatest live action film. Light buckling to flexible artist board. Discreet pinholes and staple punctures at top. Overall in very good to near fine condition, with vivid coloring. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” screenwriter and producer Bill Walsh. Sold for $25,000.

Costume Sketch of Dick Van Dyke as Bert — Sold for $12,500

Original costume sketch from ”Mary Poppins”, showing Dick Van Dyke’s character Bert, possibly as the chimney sweet since notes state that the clothes are to be ”very considerably aged” and ”beat up”. Large sketch measures approximately 14.5” x 23”, rendered in watercolor, pen and crayon, with seven swatches of fabric for his jacket, cap, shirt, jacket patches and handkerchief. With ”Bert” at bottom and various notes in black felt-tip and pencil, including ”Change 1, 3, 5”. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” was the highest grossing Walt Disney film at the time, and the only Disney movie to be nominated for Best Picture. It remains a classic from the Golden Age of Hollywood, considered by Disney as his greatest live action film. Light buckling to flexible artist board. Discreet pinholes and staple punctures at top. Overall in very good to near fine condition, with vivid coloring. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” screenwriter and producer Bill Walsh. Sold for $12,500.

Storyboard Artwork of Mary Poppins Flying — Sold for $5,500

Original ”Mary Poppins” storyboard artwork, featuring the opening or closing scene where Mary flies with her magic umbrella. Rendered in ink and pencil, artwork measures 11.25” x 6.75”. Pinholes at corners and minor creasing, overall in very good condition. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” producer and screenwriter Bill Walsh. Sold for $5,500.

Julie Andrews & Dick Van Dyke Signed Artwork by Disney — Sold for $5,000

”Mary Poppins” artwork signed by its stars, Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, #6 in a limited HC edition of 15, intended for private distribution. Produced by Walt Disney Art Classics, this cel set-up entitled ”Tea Time With Mary” depicts scene 62 of the film, made from the original Disney animation drawings. Released in 1964, ”Mary Poppins” earned immediate acclaim, was nominated for 13 Academy Awards and took home five, including ”Best Picture”, ”Best Actress” for Julie Andrews and ”Best Visual Effects”; it was the only Disney film to win ”Best Picture” in Walt Disney’s lifetime. Artwork measures 17.25” x 11”, matted and framed by Disney to a size of 27” x 20.75”. With original Disney paperwork sealed in pouch on back of frame. Near fine condition. Sold for $5,000.

Julie Andrews Signed Contract — Sold for $3,414

Julie Andrews document signed regarding “Mary Poppins”, the film for which she won a Best Actress Academy Award. Dated 6 January 1966, document advises Walt Disney Productions “…relating to the services of Julie Andrews in the motion picture photoplay entitled ‘MARY POPPINS’…” that Andrews’ new company, Annul Productions, Inc. takes the place of her previous company, Juland Ltd. Signed “Julie Andrews” at the conclusion of the single page document. Measures 8.5″ x 11″. Two hole punches at top; overall near fine condition. Sold for $3,414.

Storyboard Artwork From Carousel Scene — Sold for $3,750

Original ”Mary Poppins” storyboard artwork, showing Mary, Bert, Jane and Michael leaving the carousel on their horses. Rendered in ink and charcoal, artwork measures 9.25” x 5.125”. A few pinholes, overall near fine. From the estate of ”Mary Poppins” producer and screenwriter Bill Walsh. Sold for $3,750.

Thanks for stopping by to learn about some of the “Mary Poppins” memorabilia we’ve sold! Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions.

FAQs

How do I consign or sell my “Mary Poppins” memorabilia?
It’s never been easier to sell your “Mary Poppins” memorabilia at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and photos of your item to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can with a free appraisal.

This sounds great and I’d like to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auction house along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.

What factors determine the value of “Mary Poppins” movie memorabilia?
The value of your item can vary based on condition, subject matter and provenance.