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RR Auction August 2018 Autographs & Artifacts Sale

Robert Eaton
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Mary Blair concept painting from Cinderella. Offered by RR Auction.

Mary Blair concept painting from Cinderella. Offered by RR Auction.
Mary Blair concept painting from Cinderella. Offered by RR Auction.

Fine Autographs and Artifacts, feat. World War II and Animation (Jul 27 – Aug. 8, 2018)

Fast facts:

Our August Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction featured more than 1,200 items, including 73 featured items across categories, and two special featured sections: World War II and Animation, with 82 and 194 items, respectively. The auction featured many WWII uniforms in remarkable condition, including many bomber jackets. The Animation section boasted a large cache of original concept art from Walt Disney Studios.

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Meet RR’s Animation expert, Harry Kleiman:

RR works with lifelong animation fan and expert Harry Kleiman, to bring the best of this art form to the market. For more than half a century, Harry has been a passionate collector of the genre, with a special love for and expertise in Walt Disney’s classic illustrators. From the famed Disney “Nine Old Men” to the groundbreaking women like Mary Blair, Harry is an expert in all things animated. 

Read more about Harry Kleiman

Kleiman talks about ‘Snow White’

 

Press coverage:

Many of the items in our Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction garnered international press attention. From historic handwritten letters, to rare Disney concept art, the world was watching this auction.

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Attractions Magazine:  ‘Pirates’ ride art, Walt Disney Studios concept art featured in Fine Autographs and Artifacts auction

InsideTheMagic.net:  Rare Walt Disney Studios concept art featured in Fine Autographs and Artifacts Auction

Live Auctioneers:  Walt Disney Studios concept art featured in RR Auction Aug. 8

Animation Magazine:  Disney Concept Art Features in RR Auction; Online Bids Open

 

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