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Original concept sketch
original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from the Walt Disney Studios, dating back to the 1930s. It is a rare piece of animation history used internally by the studio's animators to ensure consistency in character design.
Details
Item Type: Original animation production drawing or character study drawing. These drawings are unique, one-of-a-kind pieces created with graphite and colored pencil on animation paper.
Purpose: The drawing features construction lines (in red and green pencil) and general character model principles to help animators depict the character from various angles and in different poses consistently across scenes.
Studio Department: The stamp at the top, "CHARACTER MODEL DEPT. SUBJECT TO RECALL WITHOUT NOTICE © W.D.P.", indicates it was part of the Character Model Department, a specialized unit established by Joe Grant in 1937 that operated only until 1941 due to wartime financial constraints. The short lifespan of this department makes items bearing this stamp particularly rare.
Value and Collectibility: Original animation art from this era is highly sought after by collectors. Similar production drawings and model sheets of Mickey Mouse have sold for prices ranging from several hundred to over a thousand US dollars at auction, with rare examples fetching significantly more depending on the character's pose and the specific film it was used for. |
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