The object of the day: Disney Studio, The concept painting for Pinocchio film, 1940

An original concept painting by Gustaf Tenggren of Pinocchio trapped in the birdcage with the shadows of other marionettes hanging by their strings, black ink and watercolour on heavyweight paper, inscribed Pinocchio to upper left corner in watercolour in an unknown hard; accompanied by the document concerning the provenance.

Dimensions: 25 x 34 cm
Estimated price: GBP 35,000 - 45,000

Gustaf Tenggren was one of several European artists hired by Disney in the 1930s to provide inspiration sketches for his feature films and heavily influenced the style of early Disney's films. Although he left Disney Studios early on, Tenggren produced several preparatory sketches for Pinocchio.  These works, which were used to produce a general atmosphere to the film, brought a macabre North European feel to the film's imagery.

The painting is the part of Pop Culture: Entertainment Memorabilia at Christie's
Thursday 29 November 2012
85 Old Brompton Road, London

Tinplate, trains and celluloide toys

Horse-drawn carriages, boats, submarines, cars and even airships are just some of the plethora of tinplate toys made during the late 19th century which reflect contemporary developments in transport. German toy companies led the field in the manufacture of tinplate toys and those made by well-known firms such a Bing, Marklin and Lehmann are famed for their accuracy.

Disney and Animation at Philip Weiss Auctions in Oceanside, N.Y.

At Philip Weiss Auctions in Oceanside, N.Y., will be shown important Disney items (to include the complete and original 1953 Disneyland prospectus, drafted by Walt Disney himself and outlining his ideas for the iconic theme park in California). The auction will be held the weekend of Dec. 16-18 in the firm’s showroom at #1 Neil Court.

The Disneyland prospectus is one of only three printed and probably is the only one that has survived intact and complete. It comes with maps and the words and images of Walt Disney and artist Herb Ryman. The information contained in the prospectus would be used the following year to break ground on Disneyland, one of the most famous and visited family amusement parks in the world. It remains as a monument to the vision of Walt Disney, along with Disney World.