"SILLY SYMPHONY - DON DONALD" GOOD HOUSEKEEPING PAGE ORIGINAL ART BY TOM WOOD.
Bidding has ended for this item.
Thank you for visiting our past auction results. If you have an identical (or similar) to this auction item, please call or contact us to discuss. We look forward to speaking with you.
Starting Bid:
$28,750.00
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, September 4, 2008 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #195-Part II
Items 994-2570 in Auction 195
Item Description
"Don Donald" originally appeared in the January, 1937 issue of Good Housekeeping. Walt Disney, in arrangement with Good Housekeeping, produced the one-page adaptations from 1934-1944 to promote their animated shorts. This is detailed in the book "Walt Disney's Mickey And The Gang - Classic Stories In Verse" by Gemstone Publishing. The beautiful, fully-painted art has titles "Walt Disney's Silly Symphony - 'Don Donald.'" Art comes in attractive wood frame with plexiglass cover, overall size is 28.5x34". Piece features both Donald in his first starring cartoon role as well as the first appearance of Donna Duck, Donald's girlfriend who would eventually become Daisy Duck. Done in 5 panels with watercolor over pen and ink. Scenes show Donald arriving on Basil the burro, playing guitar and presenting Donna with a flowering cactus. Second panel shows Donald bowing with his sombrero off, a ladder at Basil's side so Donna could mount him with ease. Third panel shows an angry Donald pushing a stubborn Basil, much to Donna's chagrin. Last panel strays from original cartoon as Donald seranades Donna who remains atop Basil as he plods forward, chasing after the ear of corn Donald has suspended over his head. First main panel has .5" area of staining. Third panel has two .5" areas of correctional fluid at left margin. Last panel has another .5" area of correctional fluid but these in no way affect art, which displays Exc. as framed and is ready for display. Beautiful art and an important early appearance of the character that would go on to become Daisy Duck.
Pictures (click images to zoom in)
Review your bid and press the Confirm Your Bid button below. Important: By confirming your bid, you are agreeing to purchase the item listed below if you are the winning bidder.
You haven't placed any bids.
