Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction October 2016
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/9/2016
Originally produced for use in the commercial market, we have four wonderful and imaginative works of art, executed by staff artists from Disney in the 1960s/1970s. Ranging in size from roughly 6 ¾” x 8” to 9 ¾” x 15”, all four original works have been executed on Bainbridge artist illustration board. Mickey Mouse along with Minnie are featured on each piece. We have an example of the pair decorating an attractive Christmas tree along with one showing an anxious Mickey checking his watch as Minnie enjoys her phone conversation. Next, Mickey and Minnie are pictured in full motion skating, complete with scarves and caps. Lastly, we have an image of a singing Mickey serenading Minnie.
The breakdown for each original Disney artwork is as follows. 1) Mickey and Minnie’s Xmas Tree (9 ¾” x 15”). The pair are pictured adding decorations to the tree. Production borders have been drawn, with a Walt Disney Productions copyright cut affixed to the bottom left. Some glue residue and staining is present. 2) Mickey and Minnie (6 ¾” x 8”). Mickey waits for Minnie, who doesn’t seem overly concerned. A few stains around edges are present. 3) Mickey and Minnie Skating (6 ¾” x 8”). The two are pictured in a touching moment, enjoying the ice together. A few stray and faint pencil marks are present. 4) Mickey Serenades Minnie (6 ¾” x 8”). Minnie throws down a rose, accepting Mickey’s song. No issues to note.
During the 1960s and 1970s the Disney Corporation had a close alliance with a Toronto-based advertising company. This company used depictions of famous Disney characters on bread wrappers, milk cartons and other products. Disney sent its own artists to assist with the layout of these promotional pieces and these hand sketched drawings were done by actual Disney artists and each is a one-of-a-kind original Disney piece of art. These sketches had remained in the possession of a retired advertising employee and are now available for your enjoyment.
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