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Aladdin, Mulan, Pocahontas, Tarzan, The Lion King, The Hunchback of Notre Dame






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101 Dalmatians
--- animation Master Background
  101 Dalmatians (1961)
Master background
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

WDMK25



A Gentleman's Gentleman
Pluto animation Production Background
  A Gentleman's Gentleman (1941)
Production background of Pluto
In Gentleman’s Gentleman, Pluto is tasked with going out to get Mickey the morning newspaper. After a harrowing trip to the newsstand, he finally achieves his goal and proudly prances back to Mickey’s home. On the way there he drops the paper and when he bends to pick it up he finds that he is the star of the comic on the front page. This production background is a wonderful example of the humor and quick wit found in so many of the Disney animated shorts.
It appears at 5:26 in the film.
The right half of the piece has slight evidence of water damage whereby some of the ink has bled. It is not that easily seen. The piece is slightly wavy in some areas.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 2800 (unframed).
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WDMCS42
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Aladdin
Jafar animation Master Background
  Aladdin (1992)
Master background of Jafar
The background appears in the film at 1:15:56.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 6" h x 7.5" w.
US$ 2900 (unframed).
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WDMCS22
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Aladdin animation Master Background
  Aladdin (1992)
Master background of Aladdin

The background appears in the film at 1:19:11.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 5" h x 5.5" w.
US$ 2200 (unframed).
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WDMCS23
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Aladdin TV
--- animation Concept Piece
  Aladdin TV
Concept piece
The soft colors used combined with the gentle shapes and curves of the trees creates a peaceful landscape the viewer can simply sink into.
The artwork measures 8" x 15" while the frame measures 18" x 24".Price is reflective of the art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be de-framed upon request at purchase, but it will not change the price of the piece.
US$ 3500 (framed).
Add this piece to your collection for only US$700 a month.

WDM43
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Alice in Wonderland
Alice from Alice in Wonderland animation Key Master Set-up
  Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Key master set-up of Alice from Alice in Wonderland and some cards
Alice’s wonderful dream turns to a nightmare as she is chased by the Queen’s suited card guard in this dramatic key master set-up.
This is a great set up of 5 matching production cels of Card Guards chasing Alice through the Maze.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

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the Queen of Hearts animation Master Set-up
  Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Master set-up of the Queen of Hearts and the King of Hearts
The White Rabbit raises a pointed paw as he makes a royal declaration as the King and Queen of Hearts proudly look on. This is a fun master set-up of all three characters caught in iconic poses. The Queen looks regal and smug, The King looks proud but the tiniest bit sheepish and the White Rabbit has the air of official efficiency. The master background may look simple at first glance, however, upon close examination, you can see the elaborate pencil work that details the grey section above the horizon.
Each character is on its own cel.
There is evidence of slight line wear in the rabbits trumpet. The cel of the king is slightly trimmed and measures 12.5" wide.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the character size is 6" h x 4" w.
 (unframed).

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the Mad Hatter animation Key Master Set-up
  Alice in Wonderland (1951)
Key master set-up of the Mad Hatter
This piece was assembled by the Disney Studio. The steam effects were added by the studio. The background measures 9” x 12”
The cels are trimmed and applied to a production background.
 (unframed).

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Bambi
Thumper animation Master Set-up
  Bambi (1942)
Master set-up of Thumper and Miss Bunny
The aperture measures 8" x 10" while the matte measures 16" x 18.5".
The background appears in the film at 10:45.
This is a Courvoisier matte and was prepared by Courvoisier galleries. It appears as though the shadows beneath the two characters were added during the Courvoisier process.
There is slight cracking and paint separation in each character's right foot as well as Miss Bunny's left ear. There is the slightest of paint loss in Thumper's nose, as well as a tiny amount of paint separation in his white hair along the edge of his chest.
The character size is 4.75" h x 6.25" w.
 (matted).

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Cinderella
a castle animation Production Background
  Cinderella (1950)
Production background of a castle

This piece measures 12" x 15.5".

Sweeping in medieval grandeur, this is a supreme example of the Disney background painter’s skill. The castle is lit in intimate detail against the night’s sky, leaving everything else in despondent shadows. As background paintings go through several stages in the course of production, this exact image did not make the final cut. The reverse side is stamped as "Property of Walt Disney Productions," and references the precise film, sequence, and scene numbers for production. There is slight wear around the extreme upper edges as well as the lower left-hand corner.
The character size is 3" h x 2.5" w.
 (unframed).

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some mice animation Master Set-up
  Cinderella (1950)
Master set-up of some mice and a bird
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (framed).

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Cookie Carnival
Girl Cookie animation Key Master Set-up
  Cookie Carnival (1935)
Key master set-up of Girl Cookie
The Cookie Queen’s first decree is to save the Hobo Cookie and crown him her king! She leans forward in her frosting frock and points her pretty finger his way effectively stopping the cookie guards from escorting him off. This key master set-up is a stunning piece of Disney animation history. The Cookie Queen has the large lashed eyes and delicate features that we have come to know and recognize in future Disney heroines.
Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece.
The cels have been stapled to the background in each corner. Two of the pegholes have been cut away and there are pencil production marks along the extreme lower edge which state: "Use the peg holes" and there are circles drawn in pencil around them, all of which can easily be matted out.
The chair is cut out and affixed to the background.
There is evidence of pin holes along extreme upper center of the cels and background, which can easily be matted out as well.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 7.5" h x 10" w.
 (unframed).

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some cookies animation Master Set-up
  Cookie Carnival (1935)
Master set-up of some cookies
Gingerbread men parade goers get a great seat for the Cookie Carnival. This master set-up sets the scene for the entire story. The participants of the cookie parade all must make their entrance through the filigreed Arch of Beauty This set-up is a marvelous example of the depth and perspective found in master backgrounds. The viewer must look through the stone arch in the foreground to see the grandeur and excitement beyond the Arch of Beauty!
This background appears in the opening scene of the film while the parade marches in. The cookies in the cel do not appear in the film.
Cel has become slightly wavy which is fairly common for vintage animation cels. The light reflection is visible in the web image only and is not on the actual piece.
There is evidence of paint loss in the two cookies furthest to the left as well as the three cookies on the right hand side.
The background consists of two layers, which are held together by staples along the top edge, which can easily be matted out.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 3.5" h x 11" w.
 (unframed).

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Flowers and Trees
--- animation Key Master Set-up
  Flowers and Trees (1932)
Key master set-up
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
 (unframed).

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Peter Pan
--- animation Master Background
  Peter Pan (1953)
Master background
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

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Tinkerbell animation Production Cel and Production Background
  Peter Pan (1953)
Production cel and production background of Tinkerbell
A jealous Tinkerbell finds humor in the failed first try of the Darling children's attempts at flying to Neverland! The production cel appears at about 17 minutes and 35 seconds into the film and has been trimmed, applied to a new cel, and placed on top of a preliminary production background.
Price is reflective of the art only--the piece comes with the frame pictured. There is no change in price due to the frame--it can be deframed upon request at purchase but will not change the price of the piece. The viewing aperture measures approximately 8.5"H by 7"W, and the overall piece measures about 15.25"H by 13.75"W matted and framed.
There is one tiny area of paint separation in the left most corner of her dress measuring 1/16" and is only really visible upon close examination.
The character size is 4" h x 2.5" w.
 (framed).

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Pinocchio
NA animation Master Background
  Pinocchio (1940)
Master background

This piece measures 11" x 31". This beautiful panoramic master background depicts the cobblestone lined streets of the quaint Italian town of Pinocchio’s happier days. Painted in earthy warm orange and brown tones, the piece is sure to take the viewer back into the simple world of a puppet boy and his loving creator. The film's directors created these fantastically long backgrounds in which a character could be animated on the move. This background is yet another example of the lost art of animation, in which so many painstaking hours were spent on these beautiful large paintings in order to capture the intrinsic mood of each masterpiece film.
The background appears at 28:25 in the film.
This piece shows the slightest evidence of handling along the extreme left corner, which can easily be matted out.
The size of this piece is Pan
 (unframed).

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--- animation Master Background
  Pinocchio (1940)
Master background
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

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Figaro animation Key Master Set-up
  Pinocchio (1940)
Key master set-up of Figaro
Figaro similes in anticipated ecstasy as he prepares to eat his celebratory fish, but the celebration will have to wait until Pinocchio comes home. This gorgeous key master set-up is a fantastic find and would make an excellent addition to any collection.
Artwork measures 7" x 7.5".
This appears at 40:47 in the film.
Very small amount of paint separation on left foot
 (matted).

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Robin Hood
Robin Hood animation Key Master Set-up
  Robin Hood (1973)
Key master set-up of Robin Hood
The size of this piece is 12.5" x 28". It may not be the most romantic setting for a wedding proposal, but it will make due for the chivalrous Robin Hood, seen here as he fights off Prince John’s royal guard. This is a glorious Key Master Set-up of our hero, perched on the royal throne and poised in full assault--from the tip of his sword to the stretch in his fingertips. It is a classic pose of Robin Hood defending the honor of his love and his loyalty to the true crown of England.

The size of this piece is Pan
US$ 2900 (unframed).
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WDMCS39
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Sleeping Beauty
Maleficent animation Master Set-up
  Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Master set-up of Maleficent
We believe the background appears at 1:04:34 and we believe it to have an effects overlay cel over it, as was common in these scenes.

The background has a number of production notes on the bottom including 2082 - seq.18 sc 80 & 77
The cel of Maleficent appears earlier at 16:08 in the film. The image area of the artwork measures 11.25" x 31.5.

The character is trimmed and applied to a pan cel. There is evidence of folding in the background toward the left -hand side. There is evidence of tape residue in the upper right corner, as well as the upper left corner
The size of this piece is Pan
US$ 12500 (unframed).

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Briar Rose animation Master Set-up
  Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Master set-up of Briar Rose
The artwork measures 11" x 27".
The size of this piece is Pan
 (unframed).

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Sleepy animation Key Master Set-up
  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Key master set-up of Sleepy
This sweet and endearing piece shows Sleepy working with the dwarfs and removing the jewels from the mine. This piece is a key master set-up where the cel and the background appear on screen at the same time. While the placement of the cel is slightly off on the background, they both appear on screen together. This piece is perfect for any collector of Snow White and Disney! There is some paint separation in the Deer's legs, body and the cart. Slight paint separation in Sleepy, but not very noticeable at all.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the character size is 7.5" h x 13" w.
 (unframed).

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--- animation Master Background
  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Master background
This stunning piece appears at 1:03:30 through 1:04:01 as she offers the large red poisoned apple to the raven, who hides in the niche behind the table. The sinister feeling of the evil Queen's lair is very apparent in this background.
This piece measures 10" x 12" while the frame measures 26" x 29". The piece has been framed in the highest standards of museum quality frames. The piece comes with the frame pictured. If you choose to frame the artwork in a different style or remove the art from the frame, the price of the piece will stay the same.
As slightly visible in the image, along the lower edge toward the center is what appears to be a faint, white mark which is visible only upon close inspection.
 (unframed).

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The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
NA animation Production Background
  The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949)
Production background
The background is original, with all of the scene and sequence details, with a Disney studio re-created cel of Toad.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

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The Fox and the Hound
Tod animation Production Cel with a Preliminary Background
  The Fox and the Hound (1981)
Production cel with a preliminary background of Tod and Copper
This is a precious set-up from the scene were our two heroes first meet. This is a must have for any collector of “The Fox and the Hound.”
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
US$ 2900 (unframed).
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the Hunchback of Notre Dame
Judge Claude Frollo animation Master Background
  the Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
Master background of Judge Claude Frollo and Quasimodo
An incredible scene filled with drama and fire. The composition of this piece is more than striking with the sword and the separation between the fire below and the wall that this complex villain stands upon.
This beautiful master production background comes with a one of a kind Disney Studios recreated cel which matches the background in the film. There is a gold Walt Disney seal in the lower right hand corner.
Framed, this piece measures 21.75"x31.5".

Comes with WWA Certificate of Authenticity.

The size of this piece is Pan
 (framed).

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The Jungle Book
Mowgli animation Master Set-up
  The Jungle Book (1967)
Master set-up of Mowgli and King Louie
Watch out for this ape- he wants to be human. Believing that Mowgli knows the secret to fire drives him to kidnap Mowgli.

The size of this piece is Pan
US$ 4500 (unframed).
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WDMCS43
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Kaa animation Key Master Set-up
  The Jungle Book (1967)
Key master set-up of Kaa
This magnificent scene appears at 11:52 in the movie. Just as Kaa has Bagheera hypnotized, Mowgli escapes from the coil and succeeds in throwing the bulk of it off of the lower limb, and the rest of him abruptly follows. This is a beautiful production background and a very nicely sized character to match.
Cel is slightly wavy which is not uncommon for animation cels of this age and also shows very slight line wear. The cel has been taped to the background and has a tear along the extreme upper edge, which measures 1.5" and corresponds with the piece of tape, which can easily be matted out.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the character size is 5.75" h x 10" w.
 (unframed).

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Mowgli animation Key Master Set-up
  The Jungle Book (1967)
Key master set-up of Mowgli
A new day is dawning on Mowgli and soon he will leave the safety of his snuggly bed of shrubbery. This lushly detailed key master set-up is a fine example of the skill of the Disney masters. Each leaf and blade of grass is perfectly drawn and shaded.
The cel has been stapled to the background in two areas along the extreme lower edge. There are two small sections also along the extreme lower edge, beside the peg holes, that have been cut away. One, between the center and right peg hole, measures .25" x 1", while the other measures .5" x 2.5".
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

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Bagheera animation Key Master Set-up
  The Jungle Book (1967)
Key master set-up of Bagheera
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16")
 (unframed).

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The Lion King
Scar animation Master Background
  The Lion King (1994)
Master background of Scar
The Background, along with the overlay cel of the rock, appears in the film at 28:45.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13") and the character size is 6" h x 5.5" w.
 (unframed).

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Timon animation Master Background
  The Lion King (1994)
Master background of Timon
The wise-cracking meerkat shown here in a brief moment of fear and un-knowing as his friend is being chased by a lioness. The background appears at 54:57 in the film.
This piece comes with a WWA certificate of authenticity. The cel is a reproduction cel done by Disney to match the background as was sold in the original Sotheby's sales. Has Disney seal.
The size of this piece is 16 Field (13"x16") and the character size is 7.5" h x 3.5" w.
 (unframed).

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The Tigger Movie
--- animation Production Background
  The Tigger Movie (2000)
Production background
This wonderfully warm background from The Tigger Movie instantly transports you back to the 100 Acre wood for another adventure with Pooh and the gang. Production art from this film and most modern cartoons is an exciting find as the animation would have been created digitally.
The overlay cel which contains the line work is attributed to Don Bluth. The frame measures 15" x 24.5" while the aperture measures 5.75" x 15.5".
 (framed).

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The Ugly Duckling
the Ugly Duckling animation Key Master Set-up
  The Ugly Duckling (1939)
Key master set-up of the Ugly Duckling
The matte measures 14.5" x 16.5" while the aperture measures 8.5" x 11".
There is a staple hole in each corner of the background. There is evidence of slight paint separation in the character and the reflection, as well as a hairline crack in the reflection.
The size of this piece is 12 Field (11"x13")
 (matted).

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