Walt Disney's Last Will and Testament, artwork from How the Grinch Stole Christmas and The Nightmare Before Christmas, and many, many more incredible items are up for auction in the highly anticipated Animation and Disneyana event that began on December 9th. Also: watch two new clips plus the official trailer for Richard Mundy's Twenty Twenty-Four, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 10 Vol. 6 cover art and preview pages.
Animation & Disneyana Auction Details: Press Release: "CALABASAS, Calif.- Walt Disney's Last Will and Testament, plus his signed document marking the genesis of the Disney Empire/brand; How the Grinch Stole Christmas production artwork (perfectly timed to the 50th anniversary of the animated TV special!) and Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas original artwork and set pieces; Disneyana, featuring rare animation art and Disney park props, including an "Atom-mobile" miniature prop from the retired Journey Through Inner Space attraction, an assortment of props from The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, a miniature Jungle Cruise boat, cast member attraction costumes and rare hand silk-screened ride posters highlight Profiles in History highly anticipated Animation and Disneyana auction, Friday, December 9, 2016.
Other featured items include the instantly recognizable I Dream of Jeannie and Bewitched opening titles cels and the most comprehensive collection of artist Robert "Bob" William John Olszewski works ever assembled from his earliest days, prior to working with Goebel/ Hummel, to his most spectacular and desirable Disney-related pieces. Every work of art exhibits the world-renown, legendary attention to detail, design, depth and quality that has inspired Bob's celebrated reputation and legacy. Every piece in this collection is extremely rare, sold out, and no longer available. While many items are signed, upon request, Bob has graciously agreed to personally sign any of the lots that are not.
This sale represents a rare opportunity for collectors on so many fronts. In addition to Walt Disney's last will and testament and signed document trademarking his legendary name, we have an extensive selection of illustration art, including Charles Schulz, Dr. Seuss, Chuck Jones, Gary Larson, E.H. Shepard and Robert Crumb. I am especially excited to have a wide array of Bob Olszewski's extraordinary sculptures in this sale, highlighted by the Disneyland Main Street diorama. There's literally something here for everyone!, said Joe Maddalena, owner of Profiles in History.
Additional auction highlights include:
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Descriptions of Select Highlighted Items:
--WALT DISNEY SIGNED LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT. A 9-page 8.5 x 14 in. legal document. Executed in Los Angeles, California, August 7, 1941 and hand dated and signed on the 9th and final page in fountain pen, "Walter E. Disney" and initialed "WED" on page 4. Witnessed and countersigned by 3-additional parties on the final page. In the papers, Disney states that he owns 60% of all outstanding Disney Production stock and that, "one-half (1/2)" stands in the name of Lillian B. Disney. He further affirms that upon his death, all stock of Disney Production should be placed in a trust for the support of his will's benefactors. Disney names his brother Roy and his lawyer Gunther Lessing as members of the advisory board of the trust. Disney then splits the trust with 25% going to each of his two daughters and the remaining 50% to be set aside for the use by the Disney Employees Bonus Pool. A further provision states that should any beneficiary attack the will, they would forfeit their legacy in exchange for the sum of one dollar ($1.00)! The will has been marked "Cancelled" in red pencil written vertically across the first page of the document with additional notation in pencil on the border, "cancelled by reason of new wills dated 12/3/42, which was also cancelled by reason of new will dated 6/9/51". Following the tremendous success of Snow White, the studio began producing Pinocchio and Fantasia which were released in 1940 to poor box office returns (partially due to war raging in Europe). To make up for lost revenues, the company went public in 1940 and implemented heavy salary cuts. The latter caused friction between Disneyand his animators leading to a 1941 animator's strike which lasted five weeks. The strike temporarily interrupted the studio's next production, Dumbo, which was released two months after this will was signed. Exhibiting folds and minor handling. In vintage fine condition. $40,000 - $60,000
--WALT DISNEY SIGNED HISTORICAL LEGAL LICENSE FOR USE OF HIS NAME BY WALT DISNEY INC. Executed in Burbank, California, April 3, 1953, this historic document marks a significant milestone event in the Disney legacy. In 1953 Walt Disney released his animated feature Peter Pan, thus fulfilling his relationship to RKO and paving the way for the founding of his own Buena Vista Distribution Company. As Disney embarked on this new chapter of autonomy over his company's product, it was time for him to grant a license for use of his name, which had become a valuable brand unto itself, and a household name throughout the world. With plans to expand the Disney media empire into television, theme parks, and myriad products, this document of licensing was executed. Consisting of an 8.5 x 11 in. 2-page typed legal document stapled at the top of the pages to an 8.5 x 14 in. backing sheet. Signed in fountain pen, "Walter E. Disney" on the second page and countersigned by Walt DisneyInc. Secretary, "William J. Hyland", the contract reads, in part: "1. Subject to the terms and conditions here and after set forth, Disney hereby grants to the corporation [Walt Disney Incorporated] the right and license to use his name for all commercial purposes. 2. Disney's name as used herein, includes all forms and variations of his name. 6. The term of the license herein granted shall be perpetual. 7. As full consideration and compensation for all of the rights, licenses, and properties granted to the Corporation hereunder, the Corporation agrees to issue and deliver to Disney as fully paid 150 shares of the capital stock of the Corporation. 10. The right and license to use Disney's name herein granted shall not be exclusive and nothing herein contained shall prevent Disney from using his name in any manner he may seem fit." With "Walt Disney Incorporated" blind stamp at lower left corner. Exhibiting folds and minor handling. In vintage fine condition. $60,000 - $80,000
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Seuss' beloved How the Grinch Stole Christmas animated TV Special. Directed by Chuck Jones, this holiday classic is considered one of the top ten cartoons of all time. This large grouping of artwork and set pieces includes:
--"GRINCH" AND "MAX" WITH SLEIGH PRODUCTION CELS ON MATCHING PRODUCTION BACKGROUND FROM HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS! Extremely rare key set-up. Untrimmed cels and production background measure 10.5 x 12.5 in. Image size is 6 x 8 in. Signed by Chuck Jones. In very fine condition. $8,000 - $12,000
This auction includes numerous items from The Nightmare Before Christmas, including:
--"JACK SKELLINGTON" REFERENCE MAQUETTE AND COFFIN SLEIGH AND TRASH CAN PROP FROM THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Consisting of (1) "Jack Skellington" in Santa suit reference maquette constructed of hardened modeling compound expertly studio painted in acrylics and accented with white faux fur cuffs, hatband, and beard, measuring 9 x 7 in. Also includes (1) coffin sleigh prop constructed of balsa wood panels, vacuum form lid, aluminum coil rails, and metal and vacuum formed details airbrushed and hand-painted with some pencil notation to the surface of the coffin, measuring 15 x 7.5 x 5 in., and (1) trash can prop constructed of vacuum formed components and cut aluminum sheet studio painted and distressed, measuring 7.5 in. round x 12 in. tall. $15,000 - $20,000
Other featured artwork includes:
CHUCK JONES "BABY BUGS BUNNY" PAINTING. (ca. 1990s) Original Chuck Jones painting of a baby "Bugs" accomplished in acrylic on 11.5 x 15.5 in. canvas visible through mat. Signed by Chuck Jones in the lower left border. $15,000 - $20,000
"SAMANTHA" PRODUCTION CEL WITH EFFECTS CEL FROM THE OPENING TITLE TO BEWITCHED. Animated by Hanna Barbera Studios, this original production cel of Elizabeth Montgomery as "Samantha Stevens" is from the "Oscar Meyer Presents" animated sequence of the opening titles used during the 7th Season of the show. $4,000 - $6,000
"JEANNIE" PRODUCTION CEL FROM THE OPENING CREDITS OF I DREAM OF JEANNIE. The same studio that was responsible for The Pink Panther cartoons produced the opening credits with Friz Freleng directing. $3,000 - $5,000
The collection of rare Disneyana includes:
"JIMINY CRICKET" AS THE "TRAMP" PRODUCTION CEL ON A MATCHING PRODUCTION BACKGROUND FROM PINOCCHIO. (Walt Disney, 1940) In one of the most memorable and comic moments in the film, Jiminy accidently touches the behind of a lady figurine. $20,000 - $25,000
"WICKED QUEEN" PRODUCTION CEL FROM SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS. (Walt Disney, 1937) Great image of the Wicked Queen conjuring up black magic from her spellbook. Includes Walt Disney clipped signature. $12,000 - $15,000
PETER PAN DISNEY ART PROPS CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION ART. (Disney, 1953) This spectacular Art Props set-up was specially made for Christmas, right before the animated feature was released on Feb. 5, 1953. Walt Disney had a special set-up made by the Disney animators to be given out to dignitaries. $8,000 - $12,000
DISNEYLAND ORIGINAL "ATOM MOBILE" PROP FOR ADVENTURE THRU INNER SPACE ATTRACTION. (1967-1985) Miniature 9 x 6.5 x 6 in. "Omnimover" vehicle from the futuristic attraction, designed to simulate humans shrinking to a size smaller than an atom. As riders waited for their journey into the atom, they were able to see other riders entering one end of the Monsanto Mighty Microscope. The other end of the Microscope featured a glass tube in which miniaturized riders, actually a series of these scale models, could be seen moving across. $5,000 - $7,000
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN ATTRACTION PROP PISTOL FROM WALT DISNEY WORLD. (Disney, 1973) Prop "firing" flintlock pistol from the Magic Kingdom attraction. This decorative wooden pistol retains red special effects light in the barrel with wiring extending through a hole in the handle. Measures approx. 18 in. $1,000 - $2,000
Additional Christmas-themed items include:
ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS PAINTING FOR AN RCA VICTOR ADVERTISEMENT PUBLISHED IN THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. (Curtis Publishing, 1935) Accomplished in oil on 25 x 31 in. stretched canvas by Roy Spreter. From the December 14, 1935 issue of the Post. Artist Roy Sprerter was best known for his illustrations for short stories and products published in national magazines such as Ladies Home Journal, Ladies Home Companion, and others. This spectacular Christmas painting perfectly captures the prewar style of the period. $60,000 - $80,000
Select highlights from the 65 lots of The "Carol and Larry Mills Collection," representing the most comprehensive collection of artist Robert "Bob" William John Olszewski works ever assembled include:
--WALT DISNEY WORLD MAIN STREET COMPLETE (14) MODEL SET. (OLSZEWSKI, 2005-2013) The Walt Disney World Main Street, U.S.A. Collection is a series of light-up miniature architectural models of the buildings, attractions, icons, and sculptures found at the Magic Kingdom park in Orlando, Florida. The program is similar to the Disneyland Main Street, U.S.A. Collection found at the Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. Models range in size from 5.6 x 6.5 x 2.5 in. to 12.5 x 10.5 x 11.5 in. and include "Cinderella's Castle", "Town Square", "City Hall Fire Station", "Central Plaza", "Exposition Hall", "Chapeau/Confectionery", "Emporium Car Barn", "Main Street Station", "Main Street Cinema", "Emporium", "Market House", "Plaza Restaurant", "Casey's Corner", and "The Marquee Magic Kingdom Sign". Comes with original boxes and COAs. Sold out, no longer available. In very fine condition. $1,500 - $2,500
--GALLERY OF LIGHT® PIECES ranging in size from approx. 4 x 5.5 x 4 in. to 7 x 5 x 4 in. They are created in two different styles; portrait and landscape. Each piece features a unique "on/off" switch located on its frame to activate an internal LED light rated for 10,000 hours of illumination of each intricate and dramatic diorama. Olszewski personally selects each scene and masterfully crafts each layer to allow the eye to wander from foreground to the background showcasing micro details in 3D. During this brief "mini-journey," the viewer is awestruck by the impeccable details of Olszewski's "all things small" expertise. Each piece is imbued with the artist's own emotion, which is revealed as you immerse yourself in this marvelous collectible art.
Auction Details:
Friday, December 9, 2016, 11 a.m. Pacific Time
Location: Profiles in History Offices
26662 Agoura Road, Calabasas, CA 91302; Phone: 310-859-7701
Profiles in History will be providing Internet-based bidding to qualified bidders in real-time on the day of the auction. For updates and details on the auction: HYPERLINK http://www.profilesinhistory.com www.profilesinhistory.com
About Profiles in History:
Founded in 1985 by Joseph Maddalena, Profiles in History is the world's largest auctioneer & dealer of original Hollywood Memorabilia, historical autographs, letters, documents, vintage signed photographs and manuscripts."
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CREATORS
Writer: Christos Gage
Artist: Rebekah Isaacs
Colorist: Dan Jackson
Cover Artist: Steve Morris
Publication Date: December 14, 2016
Format: FC, 136 pages; TPB, 7'' x 10''
Price: $18.99"
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