Extraordinary Disney Parks collection flies past $7M at Van Eaton Galleries

Flying Dumbo attraction vehicle, $266,200
Flying Dumbo attraction vehicle, $266,200

Flying Dumbo attraction vehicle, $266,200

LOS ANGELES – The largest individually owned Disneyland-Disney Park collection in the world amassed big results. The Joel Magee Disneyland Collection, held at Van Eaton Galleries July 17-19, followed an extraordinary public exhibition of more than 1,500 rare and unusual items chronicling the history of Walt Disney and his beloved parks. The owner of the collection, Joel Magee, pursued the unique items for decades. Many of the items exceeded their estimates. Bids came in from around the world during three days of competitive bidding by fans and collectors across the globe. Absentee and Internet live bidding was facilitated through LiveAuctioneers.

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