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[Disney Studios, Walt].
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Donald Duck, [1943]
188 by 214mm., single cell on background, mount inscribed by Walt Disney ("To Edgar Ricketts | Best Wishes | Walt Disney"), 'original WDP' stamp and studio label on reverse, framed and glazed, slight warping to cell
The studio label and mount note that the cell originates from Der Fuhrer's Face, an animated short from 1943. The scene does not, however, appear in the cartoon. The reverse of the frame includes a note by John Edgar Ricketts noting that the cel was autographed by Disney during a visit to London in 1947. Photocopies of provenance material is included with this lot.
The studio label and mount note that the cell originates from Der Fuhrer's Face, an animated short from 1943. The scene does not, however, appear in the cartoon. The reverse of the frame includes a note by John Edgar Ricketts noting that the cel was autographed by Disney during a visit to London in 1947. Photocopies of provenance material is included with this lot.
Provenance
John E. Ricketts, formerly Director of Walt Disney Mickey Mouse Ltd in London.
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."