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Walter Elias Disney (/ˈdɪzni/; December 5, 1901 – December 15, 1966) was an American entrepreneur, animator, writer, voice actor and film producer. A pioneer of the American animation industry, he introduced several developments in the production of cartoons. As a film producer, Disney holds the record for most Academy Awards earned by an individual, having won 22 Oscars from 59 nominations. He was presented with two Golden Globe Special Achievement Awards and an Emmy Award, among other honors. Several of his films are included in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Below is a recent realized price for a Walt Disney Cinderella cel. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:

Walt Disney Cinderella Cel. Sold for nearly $10,000.

The following are some Disney items we have sold at auction:

Ray Bradbury Personally Owned ”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Original Cel — Featuring the Old Hag Handing Snow White the Poisoned Red Apple

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.

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Ray Bradbury Personally Owned ”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Original Cel. Click to enlarge.

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Disney Original Concept Painting From 1964 for “It’s a Small World” by Mary Blair — Measures 20″ x 15″

“It’s a Small World” original concept painting, created in 1964 for Walt Disney by Mary Blair, a “Disney Legend” who designed concept art for “Cinderella”, “Alice in Wonderland” and “Peter Pan”. Originally a pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair, “It’s a Small World” captured the attention of Walt Disney, who commissioned Mary Blair to adapt it into a ride at Disneyland. Her subsequent artwork is presented here — a gorgeous 1960s inspired castle-themed piece in colors of pink, green and gold against a contrasting black background. The entrance to the ride is clearly evident in the artwork, referencing Blair’s mod-castle aesthetic with soft colors. Board measures 20″ x 15″. Light edge wear and pinholes at corners, otherwise near fine. Beautiful, large concept art for the iconic Disney attraction. Sold for $15,332.

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Disney Original Concept Painting From 1964 for “It’s a Small World” by Mary Blair — Measures 20″ x 15″. Click to enlarge.

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Walt Disney Signed Original “Pinocchio” Cel Featuring Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on Original Background — Signed Mat Measures 15″ x 16″ — With Phil Sears COA & Courvoisier Galleries Label

Walt Disney signed animation cel used in Disney’s 1940 classic “Pinocchio”, the groundbreaking follow-up to the first full length Disney animated film, ”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Very large cel, featuring Pinocchio & Jiminy Cricket, measures 4.5″ x 5.5″, with original background measuring 7.5″ by 9.5″, and mat measuring 15″ x 16″ upon which Disney signs, “To Gorden Crier / Best Wishes / Walt Disney”. Disney gifted Gordon Crier the cel after Crier produced a BBC program about Disney in the late 1940s, at the conclusion of which Disney asked Crier what his favorite cartoon was, to which Crier replied, “Pinocchio”. With Courvoisier Galleries sticker affixed to backing certifying that both the background and cel were used in the filming of “Pinocchio”. Walt Disney Productions stamp appears on mat, above Disney’s signature, reading “original / WDP”. Uniform toning to mat and small amount of abrasion to edges. Cel itself is near fine. With an LOA from Crier’s daughter and a COA from Phil Sears. A rare, special Disney signed cel from one of the classics in animated film, also unusual for its size. Sold for $12,000.

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Walt Disney Signed Original “Pinocchio” Cel Featuring Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on Original Background. Click to enlarge.
COA for Walt Disney Signed Original “Pinocchio” Cel Featuring Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on Original Background. Click to enlarge.

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Disney Original Concept Painting From 1946 for “Song of the South” by Mary Blair — Measures 13.5″ x 11″

Mary Blair 1946 concept painting for Disney’s “Song of the South”. A “Disney Legend” who designed concept art for several Disney films including “Cinderella”, Mary Blair famously visited the South before creating concept art for “Song of the South”, with her research evident here in the landscape and mood. Gouache painting on board shows Br’er Bear, Br’er Fox and Tar-Baby about to set a trap for Br’er Rabbit. Board measures 13.5″ x 11″. Light edge wear and pinholes at corners, otherwise near fine.  Sold for $11,025.

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“Song of the South” Mary Blair original art.  Click above for larger image.

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Ray Bradbury Personally Owned Disney Animation Cel From ”Alice in Wonderland” — Alice & The Living Glasses

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.

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Disney Animation Cel From ”Alice in Wonderland” — Alice & The Living Glasses. Click to enlarge.

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Walt Disney Signed “Bambi” Cel — Featuring Bambi and Thumper, Along With Thumper’s Four Bunnies

Walt Disney signed “Bambi” cel, used in the 1942 classic film and with a hand-painted set-up of the forest. In this cel entitled “Bambi and Thumper”, Bambi meets Thumper’s four bunny children. Boldly signed “Walt Disney” in green wax crayon on the mat, matching the color in the set-up. “Original WDP [Walt Disney Productions]” stamp appears above Disney’s signature. Cel measures 10.75″ x 7.75″, in original frame measuring 15.75″ x 12.75″. Some flaking to celluloid and light toning to mat. Overall in very good condition. Paper has been removed from back of frame, so it’s unknown whether this is a Courvoisier piece. From the estate of Chic Young. A very unique “Bambi” cel, as signed by Disney. Sold for $6,250. 

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Bambi Cel Signed by Walt Disney. Click to enlarge.

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Thomas Kinkade Artist Proof Limited Edition Signed — ”Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream”

”Cinderella Wishes Upon a Dream” Artist Proof limited edition signed and numbered by Thomas Kinkade. As part of his Disney Dreams Collection, the recently deceased ”painter of light” depicts a whimsical fairy tale scene with Cinderella and the Prince together in a garden. Beneath his signature, he inscribes the Artist Proof Limited Edition number as 160 of 200. He also signs the verso. Accompanied by two official Kinkade certificates of authenticity and limitation. Canvas measures 27” x 18” and frame measures 35” x 26”. In fine condition. Sold for $1,000.

Thomas Kinkade Artist Proof Limited Edition Signed. Click to enlarge.

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Aaron Copland Letter Signed Regarding the 1950 Film ”Cinderella”

Typed letter signed by master composer Aaron Copland regarding the 1950 film ”Cinderella”. Written from the MacDowell Colony in New Hampshire, Copland writes to a Mr. Adelmann, ostensibly regarding the music for ”Cinderella”. Letter reads in part, ”…If you care to you may mail me your Cinderella to the above address. I think I ought to warn you, however, that whatever my reaction I am unable to undertake any new project for at least a year. In view of that you may wish to hold on to it until then…[signed] Aaron Copland”. Single page measures 8.5” x 11”. Shallow folds with one affecting signature, three hole punched on left margin, and some discoloration along right edge. Overall very good condition. Sold for $375.

Aaron Copland Letter Signed Regarding the 1950 Film ”Cinderella”. Click to enlarge.

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