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Lot #701
Mickey Mouse production drawing from Plane Crazy

Scarce Iwerks drawing from Mickey's first cartoon

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Scarce Iwerks drawing from Mickey's first cartoon

(Walt Disney Studios, 1928) Original production drawing featuring Mickey Mouse from Plane Crazy, drawn by Ub Iwerks, showing him in an exasperated state. Accomplished in graphite on untrimmed 12 x 9.5 animation paper. Image measures 1.5 x 1.5. In fine condition. Plane Crazy was extremely significant in the history of animation, as it marked the creation of Mickey Mouse. The short was co-directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks, with Iwerks serving as the main animator. Plane Crazy was a silent film and given a test screening to a theater audience, but failed to pick up a distributor; later in 1928 Disney released Steamboat Willie as a very successful sound cartoon, which is generally considered Mickey's debut despite being made after Plane Crazy. Learn more about our Animation Expert, Harry Kleiman.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #502 - Ended June 14, 2017