^Lot 616 Walt Disney

Colorful vintage reproduction of an original celluloid drawing actually used in the Walt Disney production of Mickey Mouse, 10 x 8, showing Mickey Mouse, clad in a hat, western vest, sash, and cowboy boots, twirling a lasso around himself, and housed in its original 15.5 x 14 presentation mat, with the pencil caption “Walt Disney’s Mickey Mouse,” written under the image, and signed on the mat in red artist pencil, “Walt Disney.” Framed to an overall size of 17 x 15.5. Back of the item has the original brown backing which bears the original label from Walt Disney Productions, detailing the animation process and important museums which contain Disney art. Label reads, in part: “This is a reproduction of an original celluloid drawing, actually used in the Walt Disney production of ‘Mickey Mouse.’ It is one of a select few that have been released…Walt Disney originals are included in many important museums and private collections. Notable among these are: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Cleveland Museum of Art, etc.” In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning to mat.