(Walt Disney Studios, 1955) Original panoramic production cel set-up of Lady, Tramp, and Tony from Lady and the Tramp, showing the canine couple seated at a small candle-lit table in an alleyway behind Tony's Restaurant during the film’s memorable 'Bella Notte' sequence, with the restaurant’s owner shown holding a menu as he turns to prepare a plate of spaghetti and meatballs for his canine friends. The set-up derives from the personal collection of a Disney animator, who has added a hand-painted foreground cel that is nearly identical to the film’s original; the foreground features a linen-draped table, a lit candle, and breadsticks. The cels are all trimmed to image and applied to a larger cel, which is placed on a matching color print of the key background. Images measure 4 x 4.5 (Lady and Tramp), 5 x 6.75 (Tony), and 5.5 x 5 (table with candle), with overall dimensions of 17 x 11. The animator created this set-up circa 2000-2003 in the same manner as the classic ‘Art Props’ set-ups that were matted and signed by Walt Disney for studio VIPs. In fine condition. This wonderful multi-character setup brings to life the memorable ‘Bella Notte’ scene that climaxes in the 'spaghetti kiss,' an iconic moment in American cinema.
