Ranft Collection Headlines Art of Disney Signature Auction #7482
The Art of Disney Signature Auction #7482 is a three-day event featuring over 1,300 lots celebrating nearly a century of Disney artistry, animation, Imagineering, and theme park history. The auction takes place from August 21-24 at Heritage Auctions in Dallas, Texas.
Leading the auction is an extraordinary offering of over 100 never-before-seen lots from the Family Archive of Disney Legend Joe Ranft, one of the most beloved storytellers in Disney and Pixar history. The collection includes original storyboards, concept art, and production material from some of his most notable works such as The Brave Little Toaster, The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Monsters, Inc., and Cars.
The auction also showcases exceptional works by legendary Disney artists including Mary Blair, Gustaf Tenggren, Albert Hurter, Eyvind Earle, Fred Moore, Andreas Deja, and others whose artistry shaped the studio's most iconic films. Comic art enthusiasts will find one of the largest offerings of original Carl Barks artwork centered on Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck.
Disney Parks collectors can pursue one of the finest selections of original attraction posters ever assembled, featuring beloved attractions from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris. The auction also offers a robust collection of original production artwork from Disney animation history, from the Golden Age to the Disney Renaissance.