Disney THE RELUCTANT DRAGON Animation Model Sheet of Albert Hurter DRAGON Sketches,

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
The Reluctant Dragon (1941)
original production animation model sheet
photostatic reproduction on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This photostat model sheet titled "Suggestions for 'The Reluctant Dragon'" was made at the Disney Studio during production of The Reluctant Dragon, and it was issued on "6-13-40" to further development of characters and situations in the animated film. All of the drawings shown are by Albert Hurter, Walt Disney's brilliant inspirational artist of the 1930s and early-1940s, and "AH" is reproduced in the studio's "Character Model Dep't" stamp at upper right. As in most cases, the filmed version of the characters is very different from Hurter's designs. However, that did not lessen his contribution. His work was valued by Walt Disney because his fertile imagination and quick pencil produced sketches of actors, situations, even inanimate objects that could jumpstart the thinking of other artists and drive story and character development

Disney PINOCCHIO Animation Model Sheet PINOCCHIO, 1940

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Pinocchio (1940) 
original production animation model sheet
photostatic reproduction on paper, dimensions: 11" x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This photostat model sheet titled "Pinocchio F-3" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Pinocchio, and it was issued to animators "2-20-39" for use in drawing the film's title character. This is the final model of Pinoke, and the studio's dated "Character Model Dep't." stamp is reproduced in the model sheet at upper left.

Disney DUMBO Animation Model Sheet DUMBO + TIMOTHY, 1941

WALT DISNEY STUDIO
Dumbo (1941) 
original production animation model sheet
photostatic print on paper, dimensions:11 " x 14"

Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This photostat model sheet titled "Dumbo Suggestion Sketches" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Dumbo, and it was issued to animators "3-4-40" for use in developing the look of Dumbo and Timothy. The drawings reproduced are by Albert Hurter, Walt Disney's great inspirational artist of the period, and his initials appear as part of the Character Model Dep't. stamp at upper left. Note that in these early sketches Timothy looks more like Mickey Mouse than he does in the final version seen in the film. The model sheet was mounted by the Disney artist who received it to an 11.25" x 14.25" board with a commonly-used transfer adhesive that has not caused any discoloration it at all. Our certificate of authenticity is included.

Robin Hood Little John Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features great images of Little John from the 1963 Disney feature film, Robin Hood.

The Sword in the Stone Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features a great variety of images from the 1963 Disney feature film, The Sword in the Stone.

The Sword in the Stone Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features a great variety of images of Merlin as different animals from the 1963 Disney feature film, The Sword in the Stone.

Larry Harmon Productions BOZO THE CLOWN Animation Drawing + Model Sheet, 1958-61

LARRY HARMON PRODUCTIONS

Bozo the Clown (1958-61)

original production animation drawing and model sheet

pencil on untrimmed animation sheet, lithography on paper

drawing image size: 6.25" x 7.25", 11" x 13.5" model sheet

Between 1958 and 1961 Larry Harmon produced 156 cartoons featuring Bozo and his pal Butchy Boy to air on the live-action show that he syndicated to local television stations throughout the USA. This original final animation drawing of Bozo was created by a studio animator in production of the opening of the animated cartoons, and a cel painting was made directly from it. The animator wrote the studio designation “Use for Held Pos. 2” along the bottom to indicate this original's place in the scene and/or film. The model sheet depicts nine typical poses of Bozo that was made for use of the animators of their work on the cartoons. 

The Sword in the Stone Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features a great variety of images of Wart from the 1963 Disney feature film, The Sword in the Stone

The Sword in the Stone Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features a great variety of images from the 1963 Disney feature film, The Sword in the Stone.

Disney Chip and Dale short Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features great images from the 1951 Disney Chip and Dale short, "Chicken in the Rough."

Mickey Mouse Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was used as a standard reference for Mickey Mouse's design, this was created in the late 1930's as evidenced in the date within the image (10-18-38)

Mickey Mouse Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was used as a standard reference for Mickey Mouse's design, this was created in the late 1930's as evidenced in the date within the image (10-18-38)

"Donald Duck short" Disney 1940 Billposters Donald Duck Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and features great images from the 1940 Disney Donald Duck short, "Billposters."

"Donald Duck" Disney 1950s Standard Donald Duck Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 17" and was used as a standard reference for Donald Duck's design, this looks to be from the early 50s based on the size and type of paper used for the model sheet.

"Pelican" Disney '40 Mickey Mouse Short Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was used for the 1940 Disney Mickey Mouse short, "Tugboat Mickey."

Dick Bickenbach Pebbles Fred Flintstone cel Model Sheet

This is a very rare original Dick Bickenbach pencil model sheet. This model sheet features Fred Flintstone and a teenage Pebbles. T

Disney 1947 Fun & Fancy Free Bongo Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 14" x 17" and was used in the production of the 1947 classic Disney short, "Bongo" which was part of "Fun and Fancy Free."

Disney 1947 Fun & Fancy Free Bongo Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 14" x 17" and was used in the production of the 1947 classic Disney short, "Bongo" which was part of "Fun and Fancy Free."

Disney 1947 Fun & Fancy Free Bongo Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 14" x 17" and was used in the production of the 1947 classic Disney short, "Bongo" which was part of "Fun and Fancy Free."

Disney 1947 Fun & Fancy Free Bongo Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 14" x 17" and was used in the production of the 1947 classic Disney short, "Bongo" which was part of "Fun and Fancy Free."

Disney Mickey Mouse & the Beanstalk Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 17" and was used in the production of the 1947 classic Disney short, "Mickey and the Beanstalk."

Vintage Disney Standard Goofy Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced as a standard set of image of Goofy. It appears this was probably originally created in the late 30s or early 40s based on the early design of Goofy's look.

Rare Disney 1930s Kitten Cat Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for a 1930s production as it does have a date of Nov 17 1932 within the copy.

Rare Disney 40s Orville Bird Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for a late 40s or early 50s production, I can't figure out exactly which production this was used for, but it has the production number "2367" on it

Disney 1941 The Reluctant Dragon Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the classic 1941 Disney Short, "The Reluctant Dragon".

Disney 1941 The Reluctant Dragon Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the classic 1941 Disney Short, "The Reluctant Dragon".

Disney 1939 Donald Duck Sea Scouts Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 10" x 12" and was produced for the classic 1939 Disney Donald Duck Short, "Sea Scouts".

Disney 1948 Tea for Two Hundred Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the 1948 Disney Short, "Tea for Two Hundred".

Disney Donald Duck Flying Jalopy Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the 1943 Disney Donald Duck Short, "Flying Jalopy"

Disney 1942 Donald Duck Military Animation Cel Model

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the 1942 Disney Donald Duck Military Short, "Sky Trooper". This model sheet is from early pre production (dated 5-15-41) as apparent by the name change of the short from "The Flying Cadet" to "Sky Trooper."

Disney 1944 Plastic Inventor Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the 1944 Disney Donald Duck Short, "The Plastic Inventor".

Disney 1943 Chicken Little Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the1943 Disney Short, "Chicken Little"

Disney 1945 Pluto Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the1945 Disney Pluto Short, "The Legend of Coyote Rock".

Disney 1942 Pluto Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the1942 Disney Pluto Short, "The Sleepwalker".

Disney 1954 Donald Duck Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the1954 Disney Donald Duck Short, "The Flying Squirrel"

Disney 1961 Wind Wagon Smith Animation Cel Model Sheet

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the1954 Disney Donald Duck Short, "The Flying Squirrel".

"Johnny Appleseed"

This is an Original Photostat Model Sheet from the Disney studios. Model sheets are created in the studio as a reference tool for animators to use in order to keep character design consistent throughout a production. Model sheets were reproduced by photostat/photographic methods and passed out to the animators on a project. This piece is an actual photostat model sheet that was used by animators during production. The model sheet measures 11" x 14" and was produced for the "Johnny Appleseed" sequence of the 1948 Disney Feature, "Melody Time". 

PINOCCHIO

Walt Disney Studio, PINOCCHIO ANIMATION MODEL SHEET, 1940. Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This 11" x 14" photostat model sheet titled "Revised Coachman Model Pinocchio F-3" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Pinocchio, and it was issued to animators "1-30-39" for use in animating the villain who transports wayward little boys to Pleasure Island. Our certificate of authenticity is included. There is slight handling

SO DEAR TO MY HEART

Walt Disney Studio, SO DEAR TO MY HEART ANIMATION MODEL SHEET, 1949. Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This 11" x 14" photostat model sheet titled "So Dear to My Heart 2051" was made at the Disney Studio during production of So Dear to My Heart, and it was issued to animators for use in drawing the animated animals who appear in the film: Danny the black lamb, Wise Old Owl, robins and blue birds.

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Walt Disney Studio, SLEEPING BEAUTY, TWO (2) ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ANIMATION DRAWINGS, 1959. These two (2) matching original rough animation drawings of Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora (as Briar Rose) were created by Disney animators in development of a scene in Walt Disney's Technirama animated feature. Milt Kahl supervised the animation of Phillip and Marc Davis that of Aurora in this scene from the wonderful sequence referred to in the script draft as "Boy Meets Girl." Milt Kahl and Marc Davis were two of Walt Disney's Nine Old Men: his master animators who from the 1940s through the 1960s formed the core group of supervising animators for one superb animated feature after another. Drawn in pencil on two (2) untrimmed animation sheets, the art measures 5.5" x 4.25" and 6.5" x 5.5". The animators wrote the designations "71" and "C-71" at lower right to indicate each original's place in the scene. In addition, Phillip's word of dialogue, "sorry," is written at upper right. There is light handling; paper has darkened just a bit with age

SLEEPING BEAUTY

Walt Disney Studio, SLEEPING BEAUTY, ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ANIMATION DRAWING, 1959. This handsome original rough animation drawing of Prince Phillip was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in the animated feature. Drawn in pencil on an untrimmed animation sheet, the art measures 9.5" x 5". The animator wrote the designation "85" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene. There is light handling; paper has darkened slightly with age

TOBY TORTOISE RETURNS

Walt Disney Studio, TOBY TORTOISE RETURNS, ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ANIMATION CHARACTER DRAWINGS, 1936.These original animation character drawings of Max Hare were created by a Disney artist in preparation for animation of scenes in the animated Silly Symphony cartoon. Max Hare and Toby Tortoise first competed in The Tortoise and the Hare(1935), and they appear as adversaries in a boxing match in this 1936 cartoon directed by Wilfred Jackson. These drawings were likely based on a model sheet distributed to animators; the artist wrote "Max Hare" at upper left. Drawn in pencil on an untrimmed animation sheet, the art measures 8" x 10.5". There is light handling; one pinhole in each upper corner; the paper has darkened a bit with age

FANTASIA ANIMATION MODEL SHEET

Walt Disney Studio, FANTASIA ANIMATION MODEL SHEET, 1940. Since the early 1930s the Disney Studio has produced model sheets of its animated characters and/or atmosphere and concept art for circulation among artists and animators working in production of an animated film. Before the 1970s they were reproduced by a photostatic or printing process. They were made when a character or setting was in development and to help animators maintain a consistent look to the character throughout the film. This 11" x 14" photostat model sheet titled "Suggestions for Centaurettes" was made at the Disney Studio during production of Fantasia, and it was issued to animators "11-29-39" for use in developing the nubile female centaurettes who are among the central characters in the film's Pastoral Symphony segment based on Beethoven's Sixth Symphony. Walt Disney's great animator Fred Moore was the principal designer and animator of these characters, and the drawings reproduced in this model sheet are his work; "FM." is reproduced in the Character Model Dep't. stamp at upper right.

ALICE IN WONDERLAND

Walt Disney Studio, ALICE IN WONDERLAND, ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ANIMATION DRAWING, 1951. This original rough animation drawing of Alice was created by a Disney animator in development of a scene in the animated feature based on the tales of Lewis Carroll. Drawn in pencil on an untrimmed animation sheet, the art measures 9.25" x 6". The animator wrote the designation "63" at lower right to indicate this original's place in the scene. There is light handling; bit of darkening of the paper at very edges well away from the centered image: