"THE BAND CONCERT" LTD. ED. MUSIC BOX FROM THE JAPANESE MARKET ONLY "MICKEY'S WORKSHOP SERIES."
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$862.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Auction:
Auction #202 - Part II
Item numbers 1554 through 3213 in auction 202
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Item Description
In 1993, the "Mickey's Workshop" series of high end limited edition items was introduced at Tokyo Disneyland. This particular item was among the most exceptional of the 22 different limited editions produced in the 1993 line. It was featured on the cover of the first issue of Tomart's Disneyana (which featured an article on this line) and comes w/a copy of that magazine. Music box has an 8" dia. base and total height of 11". Based on the classic 1935 short and this is one of the pivotal scenes featuring the band in full swing. Rendered in cold cast resin with incredible detailing and design. Mickey stands atop crate and serves as the band leader, seven band members include Donald Duck, Horace and Clarabelle. Details include Mickey's coattails flying in the wind, great expressive poses on the band members, wire line with free-moving cow bells and tin cans as well as a cymbal. Front has plaque reading "The Band Concert 1935." Comes in original box with "Workshop" label on top that has inked notation referring to this being purchased at the second Disneyana Convetion Sept. 1993. Box is Exc. Music box is Mint as issued.
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