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Peter Pan and Wendy: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel

Peter Pan and Wendy: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This limited edition (500, plus 25 artist's proofs) of hand-painted character cels (with backgrounds) from Walt Disney’s 1953 feature-length animated film, Peter Pan, is one of a ser...

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1960s Pop Art More Art

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Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil

Cinderella: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel

Cinderella: Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

To protect the delicate lines and paints, each limited-edition cel in this series has been laminated on both sides with a clear plastic. The background scenes for these cels have be...

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1990s Pop Art More Art

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Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil

Aladdin Original Two Production Cel Set-Up on Production Background
Aladdin Original Two Production Cel Set-Up on Production Background

Aladdin Original Two Production Cel Set-Up on Production Background

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Two Production Cel Set-up on Production Background from Sotheby's Auction, Lot 57 Film: Aladdin Year: 1992 Character: Aladdin, Prince Achmed Unframed Size...

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1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Hunchback of Notre Dame Original Production Cel on Production Background
Hunchback of Notre Dame Original Production Cel on Production Background

Hunchback of Notre Dame Original Production Cel on Production Background

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Production cel on Production Background from Sotheby's Auction, Lot 104 Film: The Hunchback of Notre Dame Year: 1996 Character: Esmerelda, Djali Unframed ...

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1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Plastic, Paint

Pocahontas Original Four Production Cel Set-Up on Production Background
Pocahontas Original Four Production Cel Set-Up on Production Background

Pocahontas Original Four Production Cel Set-Up on Production Background

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Four Production Cel Set-up on Production Background from Sotheby's Auction, Lot 119 Film: Pocahontas Year: 1995 Character: John Smith Unframed Size: 19 1/...

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1990s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Plastic, Paint

A Framed Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest" by Eyvind Earle
A Framed Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest" by Eyvind Earle

A Framed Contemporary Serigraph "Eucalyptus Forest" by Eyvind Earle

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Alamo, CA

Eyvind Earle (1916-2000) was an American artist, author and illustrator. He worked for Disney, designing background illustrations animated films in the 1950s.

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Late 20th Century Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

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Eyvind Earle Original Oil Painting On Board Fog Mist Landscape Disney Artwork
Eyvind Earle Original Oil Painting On Board Fog Mist Landscape Disney Artwork

Eyvind Earle Original Oil Painting On Board Fog Mist Landscape Disney Artwork

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Bloomington, MN

In 1951, Eyvind Earle started the most important chapter of his art career when he became an assistant background painter for Disney won an Academy Award and Cannes film festival win...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Rob Kaz Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Seascape Airplane Artwork
Rob Kaz Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Seascape Airplane Artwork

Rob Kaz Large Original Oil Painting On Canvas Signed Seascape Airplane Artwork

Located in Bloomington, MN

Sports where he designed the faces for Madden Football Games and at Disney designing backgrounds. Today his artworks are found in exhibited in many prestigious public and private co...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Disney Animation Production Cel Ft. Bambi & Thumper On Courvoisier Background
Disney Animation Production Cel Ft. Bambi & Thumper On Courvoisier Background

Disney Animation Production Cel Ft. Bambi & Thumper On Courvoisier Background

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Disney Animation Production Cel Featuring Bambi and Thumper On Courvoisier Background Studio: Disney Medium: Production Cel applied to Courvoisier Background Film: Bambi Year: 1942 C...

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1940s More Art

Materials

Acrylic

Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White
Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White

Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Multiple production cel setup on Courvoisier background F...

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1930s Figurative Paintings

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Other Medium

Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White and
Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White and

Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White and

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Walt Disney Production Cels Setup on Courvoisier Background from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Multiple production cel setup on Courvoisier background F...

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1930s Figurative Paintings

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Other Medium

Walt Disney Production Cel of Doc on Courvoisier Background from Snow White
Walt Disney Production Cel of Doc on Courvoisier Background from Snow White

Walt Disney Production Cel of Doc on Courvoisier Background from Snow White

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Production cel on Courvoisier background Film: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Year: 1937 Characters: Doc Edition: One of a kind Unframed Size: 4 1/2" x 6...

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1930s Figurative Paintings

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Other Medium

Beauty and the Beast Original Production Cel on Production Background
Beauty and the Beast Original Production Cel on Production Background

Beauty and the Beast Original Production Cel on Production Background

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Studio: Walt Disney Medium: Production cel on Production Background from Sotheby's Auction, Lot 150 Film: Beauty and the Beast Year: 1991 Character: Le Fou Unframed Size: 12 1/2" x 1...

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1990s Pop Art More Art

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Plastic, Paint

Production Cel of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on a Courvoisier Background
Production Cel of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on a Courvoisier Background

Production Cel of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on a Courvoisier Background

By Walt Disney

Located in Washington, DC

Walt Disney Production Cel of Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket on an airbrushed Courvoisier Background from Pinocchio (1940) Studio: Disney Medium: Production Cel on an airbrushed Courvo...

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1940s Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Western Landscape Painting by Anthony Rizzo
Western Landscape Painting by Anthony Rizzo

Western Landscape Painting by Anthony Rizzo

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Western Landscape Painting by Anthony Rizzo

Located in San Francisco, CA

The following information is from Anthony C Rizzo, oldest son of the artist: He worked for Walt Disney, starting I believe as of 1951. He was a background painter on Disney on clas...

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20th Century American Paintings

Abstract Western Landscape Painting by California Artist Anthony Rizzo
Abstract Western Landscape Painting by California Artist Anthony Rizzo

Abstract Western Landscape Painting by California Artist Anthony Rizzo

Located in San Francisco, CA

The following is from Anthony C Rizzo, oldest son of the artist: He worked for Walt Disney, starting I believe as of 1951. He was a background painter on Disney on classics includi...

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20th Century American Paintings

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Other

KAWSBOB
KAWSBOB

KAWSKAWSBOB, 2013

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KAWSBOB

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

Immediately after graduation in 1996, KAWS began working as a freelance artist for Disney, creating animated backgrounds. Some of his most popular works include his contributions to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

EYVIND EARLE 'VALLEY OF MYSTERY' 1973, HAND SIGNED LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH
EYVIND EARLE 'VALLEY OF MYSTERY' 1973, HAND SIGNED LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH

EYVIND EARLE 'VALLEY OF MYSTERY' 1973, HAND SIGNED LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

Eyvind Earle 'Fog Passes By' 1973 signed & numbered Serigraph
Eyvind Earle 'Fog Passes By' 1973 signed & numbered Serigraph

Eyvind Earle 'Fog Passes By' 1973 signed & numbered Serigraph

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

'GARDER OF DREAMES' 1990
'GARDER OF DREAMES' 1990

'GARDER OF DREAMES' 1990

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1990s Land Landscape Prints

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Screen

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STEEP COASTLINE' 1996

Eyvind EarleSTEEP COASTLINE' 1996, 1996

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STEEP COASTLINE' 1996

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1990s Land Landscape Prints

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Screen

'SANTA YNEZ' 1974
'SANTA YNEZ' 1974

Eyvind Earle'SANTA YNEZ' 1974, 1974

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'SANTA YNEZ' 1974

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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Early 2000s Land Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

I WONDERED OVER THE FIELDS
I WONDERED OVER THE FIELDS

I WONDERED OVER THE FIELDS

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1990s Pop Art Landscape Prints

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Screen

EYVIND EARLE 'VALLEY OF MYSTERY' 1973, HAND SIGNED LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH
EYVIND EARLE 'VALLEY OF MYSTERY' 1973, HAND SIGNED LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH

EYVIND EARLE 'VALLEY OF MYSTERY' 1973, HAND SIGNED LIMITED EDITION SERIGRAPH

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Eyvind Earle 'Fog Passes By' 1973 signed & numbered Serigraph

Eyvind Earle 'Fog Passes By' 1973 signed & numbered Serigraph

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Earle was the man behind the styling, background, and colors for “Sleeping Beauty,” with its magical, medieval style that in many ways was a departure from Disney's earlier stylings.

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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

Presenting the Past

Presenting the Past

By KAWS

Located in New York, NY

Immediately after graduation in 1996, KAWS began working as a freelance artist for Disney, creating animated backgrounds. Some of his most popular works include his contributions to ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Street Art Figurative Prints

1980's Disney Short: Pooh, Eeeyore, Kanga, Roo - Cel on Hand-Painted Background

1980's Disney Short: Pooh, Eeeyore, Kanga, Roo - Cel on Hand-Painted Background

Located in Los Angeles, CA

MEDIUM: ​Original Production Cel on Hand Painted Background IMAGE SIZE: 13" x 10" PRODUCTION: Disney Educational Film, Circa 1980s SKU: CCV2927 ABOUT THE IMAGE: This is a productio...

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1980s Pop Art More Art

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Paint, Paper, Pen, Pencil

"Delphinium" by Eyvind Earle Serigraph on Paper, Signed and Numbered, Framed
"Delphinium" by Eyvind Earle Serigraph on Paper, Signed and Numbered, Framed

"Delphinium" by Eyvind Earle Serigraph on Paper, Signed and Numbered, Framed

By Eyvind Earle 2

Located in Littleton, CO

In 1951, he joined Walt Disney Productions as an assistant background painter and received credit for the experimental background painting in the Goofy short, For Whom the Bulls Toil.

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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Prints

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Chrome

Eyvind Earle Large Color Serigraph Haze Of Early Spring Signed Landscape Disney
Eyvind Earle Large Color Serigraph Haze Of Early Spring Signed Landscape Disney

Eyvind Earle Large Color Serigraph Haze Of Early Spring Signed Landscape Disney

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Bloomington, MN

In 1951, Eyvind Earle started the most important chapter of his art career when he became an assistant background painter for Disney won an Academy Award and Cannes film festival win...

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1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

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Eyvind Earle Rare Original Scratchboard Painting Signed Modern Coastline Art oil

Eyvind Earle Rare Original Scratchboard Painting Signed Modern Coastline Art oil

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Bloomington, MN

In 1951, Eyvind Earle started the most important chapter of his art career when he became an assistant background painter for Disney won an Academy Award and Cannes film festival win...

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1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Other Medium

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EYVIND EARLE Original PAINTING Scratchboard Signed Landscape Coastline Art oil

EYVIND EARLE Original PAINTING Scratchboard Signed Landscape Coastline Art oil

By Eyvind Earle

Located in Bloomington, MN

In 1951, Eyvind Earle started the most important chapter of his art career when he became an assistant background painter for Disney won an Academy Award and Cannes film festival win...

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1990s Realist Landscape Paintings

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Other Medium

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