(Walt Disney Studios, 1936) Amazing collection of 26 original production drawings featuring Mickey Mouse from Mickey's Elephant, from the sequence where the Mickey first runs up to the baby elephant's cage, raises the bamboo gate, and coaxes the elephant out by pulling its trunk; in several drawings, the placement of the trunk is outlined in red. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on untrimmed 12 x 10 animation paper. Images measure from 2.5 x 3 to 4 x 7.5. In overall fine condition. Mickey Mouse production drawings are highly sought on their own—rarely are so many from a single sequence offered as a single collection.
Mickey’s Elephant (1936) is a Walt Disney animated short in which Mickey Mouse receives a baby elephant named Bobo as a gift. Excited to welcome his new pet, Mickey’s plans are complicated by Pluto’s jealousy, leading to comic chaos when Bobo accidentally causes trouble. The film is notable for its expressive animation, playful rivalry, and its warm portrayal of friendship and forgiveness between the characters.
