1953 RARE WALT DISNEY PETER PAN PRODUCTION ANIMATION DRAWING CEL
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:1570101 | Artwork Type: Production Drawing |
| Original/Reproduction: Original Production Art | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Studio/Show: Disney | Age: Pre-1970 |
PETER PAN PRODUCTION DRAWING
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
RED AND GRAPHITE PENCILS ON PEG HOLE PAPER, 1953Description:Original production animation drawings of Peter Pan in red and graphite pencils from "Peter Pan, " 1953, Walt Disney Studios; Unframed.
“He flies without wings. His shadow leads a merry littlelife of its own. Face-to-face with the terrible Captain Hook, Peter dispatchesthat pirate with jaunty ease. Peter is at home with mermaids and understandstheir language. He i...s twelve years old forever simply because he refuses togrow up beyond that comfortable age. Most remarkable of all, he knows whereNever Land is and how to get there.” ―Walt Disney
The author J. M. Barrie first used Peter Pan as a character in a section of the adult novel "The Little White Bird" in 1902. He returned to that character with his stage play entitled "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, " which premiered in London on December 27, 1904. The play ran until 1913, and it was later adapted by Walt Disney for the animated feature film entitled, "Peter Pan, " in 1953.
The main character of Peter Pan was animated by Milt Kahland Eric Larson. Kahl did the majority of the animation sequences with Larsonworking mainly on the flying to London sequence, as well as some animation workon both Wendy Darling and Captain Hook.Milt Kahl was not very excited about his assignment forPeter Pan. He had to animate both Peter Pan and Wendy Darling; two charactersthat had to be handled like real human beings and therefore would be a greatchallenge. “Peter was interesting in that you had to make him fly but afterthat was over he became a chore, ” said Kahl. "Peter Pan's" supervisinganimator, Ron Clements, remembered that for years Milt Kahl resented the factthat animator Frank Thomas was assigned the character of Captain Hook insteadof him. It is interesting to note that Peter Pan is one of the most interestingmale protagonists of the early Walt Disney films because he is very heroic, opinionated, and has a zeal for life. Kahl’s animation of him totally embracesthose characteristics as well as his great grace, expert timing, all combinedwith a very appealing artistic design.Bobby Driscoll was the first actor Walt Disney ever putunder contract, and was cast to play the lead character in the 1946 film"Song of the South." The film would introduce live action into anextensive animation based film. The film was very successful and turnedDriscoll, and his co-star Luana Patten, into overnight child stars! The pairwere even discussed for a special Academy Award as the best child actors of theyear.Driscoll went on to appear in a large number of specials andto star in some of The Walt Disney Company's most popular live-action picturesof that period, such as "So Dear to My Heart" in 1948, and in therole of Jim Hawkins in "Treasure Island" in 1950. This last roleearned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1953, he served asanimation model and provided the voice for the title role in "PeterPan, " Driscoll's last major success. Driscoll was cast opposite Disney's"Little British Lady" Kathryn Beaumont, who was in the role of WendyDarling. Driscoll was the model for all the close up Peter Pan scenes and thedancer and choreographer Roland Dupree was the model for the character's motionsequences. All the live action model scenes were played out on an almost emptysound stage with only the most essential props, and filmed for use by theanimators.Measurements:Size - Peter Pan (Largest): 6 x 4", Sheet 10 x 12";Certificate of Authenticity/Money-Back Guarantee:A full color Certificate of Authenticity and written Money-Back Guarantee is provided for this lot, Satisfaction Guaranteed! Condition:See pictures of the actual drawing which is in excellent overall condition as shown by the pictures above!All items we sell are from a smoke-free/mold-free home/workplace and are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted.About Me:I am a private collector and dealer of both Fine Art and Original Production Animation Art Work with over 20 years of experience; with the on-line site Untitled Art Gallery. I own every work pictured for sale and I stand behind every item. Please follow/bookmark me as a favorite and keep checking back for more items for sale in the coming weeks. For now, please check out my other Drawings and Cels and other original modern and contemporary artwork for sale! Shipping:This work of art is located in and can be picked up in Durham, NC, 27713.Buyer to pay for ALL costs related to shipping within the US and Worldwide if you choose to not pick this work of art up yourself.Payment:I accept PayPal.TO TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
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WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
RED AND GRAPHITE PENCILS ON PEG HOLE PAPER, 1953Description:Original production animation drawings of Peter Pan in red and graphite pencils from "Peter Pan, " 1953, Walt Disney Studios; Unframed.
“He flies without wings. His shadow leads a merry littlelife of its own. Face-to-face with the terrible Captain Hook, Peter dispatchesthat pirate with jaunty ease. Peter is at home with mermaids and understandstheir language. He i...s twelve years old forever simply because he refuses togrow up beyond that comfortable age. Most remarkable of all, he knows whereNever Land is and how to get there.” ―Walt Disney
The author J. M. Barrie first used Peter Pan as a character in a section of the adult novel "The Little White Bird" in 1902. He returned to that character with his stage play entitled "Peter Pan, or The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, " which premiered in London on December 27, 1904. The play ran until 1913, and it was later adapted by Walt Disney for the animated feature film entitled, "Peter Pan, " in 1953.
The main character of Peter Pan was animated by Milt Kahland Eric Larson. Kahl did the majority of the animation sequences with Larsonworking mainly on the flying to London sequence, as well as some animation workon both Wendy Darling and Captain Hook.Milt Kahl was not very excited about his assignment forPeter Pan. He had to animate both Peter Pan and Wendy Darling; two charactersthat had to be handled like real human beings and therefore would be a greatchallenge. “Peter was interesting in that you had to make him fly but afterthat was over he became a chore, ” said Kahl. "Peter Pan's" supervisinganimator, Ron Clements, remembered that for years Milt Kahl resented the factthat animator Frank Thomas was assigned the character of Captain Hook insteadof him. It is interesting to note that Peter Pan is one of the most interestingmale protagonists of the early Walt Disney films because he is very heroic, opinionated, and has a zeal for life. Kahl’s animation of him totally embracesthose characteristics as well as his great grace, expert timing, all combinedwith a very appealing artistic design.Bobby Driscoll was the first actor Walt Disney ever putunder contract, and was cast to play the lead character in the 1946 film"Song of the South." The film would introduce live action into anextensive animation based film. The film was very successful and turnedDriscoll, and his co-star Luana Patten, into overnight child stars! The pairwere even discussed for a special Academy Award as the best child actors of theyear.Driscoll went on to appear in a large number of specials andto star in some of The Walt Disney Company's most popular live-action picturesof that period, such as "So Dear to My Heart" in 1948, and in therole of Jim Hawkins in "Treasure Island" in 1950. This last roleearned him a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1953, he served asanimation model and provided the voice for the title role in "PeterPan, " Driscoll's last major success. Driscoll was cast opposite Disney's"Little British Lady" Kathryn Beaumont, who was in the role of WendyDarling. Driscoll was the model for all the close up Peter Pan scenes and thedancer and choreographer Roland Dupree was the model for the character's motionsequences. All the live action model scenes were played out on an almost emptysound stage with only the most essential props, and filmed for use by theanimators.Measurements:Size - Peter Pan (Largest): 6 x 4", Sheet 10 x 12";Certificate of Authenticity/Money-Back Guarantee:A full color Certificate of Authenticity and written Money-Back Guarantee is provided for this lot, Satisfaction Guaranteed! Condition:See pictures of the actual drawing which is in excellent overall condition as shown by the pictures above!All items we sell are from a smoke-free/mold-free home/workplace and are in excellent condition unless otherwise noted.About Me:I am a private collector and dealer of both Fine Art and Original Production Animation Art Work with over 20 years of experience; with the on-line site Untitled Art Gallery. I own every work pictured for sale and I stand behind every item. Please follow/bookmark me as a favorite and keep checking back for more items for sale in the coming weeks. For now, please check out my other Drawings and Cels and other original modern and contemporary artwork for sale! Shipping:This work of art is located in and can be picked up in Durham, NC, 27713.Buyer to pay for ALL costs related to shipping within the US and Worldwide if you choose to not pick this work of art up yourself.Payment:I accept PayPal.TO TAKE A LOOK AT MY OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE, PLEASE CLICK HERE
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