Group of Crows Walt Disney Productions 1940 Dumbo Sold on Behalf of the University of South Florida Libraries Museum Charles Mahan Collection of Original Animation Cels

Description: Group of Crows Walt Disney Productions 1940 Dumbo Sold on Behalf of the University of South Florida Libraries Museum Charles Mahan Collection of Original Animation Cels. An 11” x 8” animation cel depicting a group of crows from Dumbo the Circus Elephant. Painted animation cel with watercolor on board background. "This is an original painting on celluloid actually used in the production of Dumbo the Circus Elephant of this series only 49 available. It is one of a select few that have been released to art collectors. The remainders have been destroyed. All rights reserved. Walt Disney Productions." Continues to explain animation process and galleries where originals can be found.

Provenance: The Property of the University of South Florida’s Prestigious Charles Mahan Collection. Dr. Mahan was recently interviewed by The New York Times regarding his extensive political cartoon collection also donated to the University of South Florida. The sale of these works will benefit the ongoing USF Foundation collection mission. Winning bidder will receive a Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork.

Approx. Dimensions or Size: 11” x 8”

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Cons./Inv. Code: The present lot is inventory image reference number M50-00245 in the USF Charles Mahan Collection, one of over two hundred lots that will be continuously added to this sale and the December 8th sale online catalogues on a daily basis between today and the days of sale. Please check our listings regularly during the coming days for many exciting discoveries.

Condition: Poor. Overall cockling, cracking of pigment and tanning. In quadrant A, there is significant cracklure of pigment at 4 inches and 5 inches. In quadrant C, there Is significant cracklure of pigment at 5 inches and 4.5 inches. Additionally,The state of preservation of the hand painted cel drawings that are many decades old is quite exceptional. In a few examples additional notations have been made in the description section of the catalogue text for significant issues and in most cases those elements are visible in the detail images, however the condition sensitive collector is encouraged to contact our sale expert for additional lot details in advance of the auction date.