Rare Walt Disney photographs to go up for sale

The images have been described as an ‘unprecedented collection’…

Rare and never-before-seen original photographs of Walt Disney have been unearthed and will head to the auction block at Van Eaton Galleries & Auctions. This is an unprecedented chance for collectors and Disney fans to own an exclusive look at the man behind the mouse early in his career and take ownership of original photographs never offered at auction before.

Van Eaton Galleries, the premier auction house specializing in animation art, Disneyana, and pop culture, is proud to present these incredibly rare photos of Walt Disney, many of which have notes on the reverse hand-written by Walt himself.

“These original photos are one-of-a-kind items and give us a look into the beginnings of the Walt Disney Studio, and the young Walt Disney that started it all. Nothing like this exists in private hands, as these are truly part of American pop culture history.” – Mike Van Eaton, Co-Founder of Van Eaton Galleries & Auctions

These fantastic Walt Disney photos, including candid photos of Walt Disney on his honeymoon, were taken in the early 1920s and mailed to Walt’s friend, the legendary composer Carl Stalling, who gave Walt the idea for Silly Symphonies. They perfectly capture one of the most influential people in our history—right before he changes the world.

These lots even have rare family moments, including Walt and Roy Disney using their first movie camera in the front yard of their uncle’s house in Los Angeles, where the Disney Studio was born.

The historical artifacts are part of the estate of animation legend Bob Clampett, who was a close friend of Carl Stalling. Many other artifacts from the estate along with the rare photos will be up for auction later this month.

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