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SIL- 620 Little Hiawatha studies the footprints in this fine drawing from "Little Hiawatha" 1937.
This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$495.00 framed.
This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$495.00 framed.
SIL-628 Horace Horsecollar is one of Disney cartoons earliest characters from "Camping Out"
1934. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $495.00 framed.
1934. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $495.00 framed.
SIL-625 Abner and his city cousin Amos are detailed in this rare model from "The Country
Cousin" 1936. This is a studio ozalid print model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $395.00 framed.
Cousin" 1936. This is a studio ozalid print model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $395.00 framed.
SIL-613 The poor grasshopper is fed some hot soup in this scene from "The Grasshopper and the
Ants" 1933. This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $1295.00 framed. This set up includes a hand painted custom background
with the ants on the background..
Ants" 1933. This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $1295.00 framed. This set up includes a hand painted custom background
with the ants on the background..
SIL-601 The Townspeople are a fun group of 1930's style characters in this rare original
production cel from "Ferdinand The Bull" 1937. This is an original hand painted production cel
from "Ferdinand the Bull" 1938. $1795.00 framed. This set up was released through the
Courvoisier Art Program and includes a hand painted background.
production cel from "Ferdinand The Bull" 1937. This is an original hand painted production cel
from "Ferdinand the Bull" 1938. $1795.00 framed. This set up was released through the
Courvoisier Art Program and includes a hand painted background.
SIL-616 Now here's something you don't see everyday.... a wolf in drag! This funny moment is
from "The Big Bad Wold" 1934. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of
a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $895.00 framed.
from "The Big Bad Wold" 1934. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of
a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $895.00 framed.
SIL-631 Pluto and Persephone from Greek Mythogy are the characters from the Disney classic,
"The Goddess of Spring" 1934. This is a set of two original pencil animation drawinsg used in the
making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $765.00 framed.
"The Goddess of Spring" 1934. This is a set of two original pencil animation drawinsg used in the
making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $765.00 framed.
SIL-630 Here is the Big Bad Wolf in a great pencil drawing from "The Big Bad Wolf" 1934." This
is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$695.00 framed.
is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$695.00 framed.
SIL-626 Who doesn't need a singing chicken in their collection! Here is Clara Cluck from
"Mickey's Amateurs" 1937. This is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the
making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $495.00 framed.
"Mickey's Amateurs" 1937. This is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the
making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $495.00 framed.
SIL-603 A classic full figured cel of Ferdinand is a great find! From "Ferdinand The Bull" 1938.
This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$2950.00 framed. This set up includes a hand painted custom background.
This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$2950.00 framed. This set up includes a hand painted custom background.
SIL-635 This cute pose of Little Hiawatha is colorful and fun. This is an original hand painted
production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $2695.00 framed. This set up
was released through the Courvoisier Art Program and includes a hand painted background.
production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $2695.00 framed. This set up
was released through the Courvoisier Art Program and includes a hand painted background.
| The Silly Symphony series of short animated films became a showcase for the Disney artists. In them, they were allowed to let their imaginations run a little freer, not being locked into the demands of a single character. The Symphonies were intended to have no recurring characters (although a few of the regular characters did appear in a few) and usually ended up having little or no real plot line. Most tended to be dance numbers (as in the first Symphony, "The Skeleton Dance") or lyrical, pastoral works (as in what is probably the best known Symphony, "The Old Mill.") They also became the method where the Disney artists experimented with new techniques. The multi-plane camera (which proved to be a milestone in animation; giving flat, two-dimensional animation a three dimensional look) got it's first tryout here. Disney's first color short was a Silly Symphony. Disney's first real attempt at animating realistic human figures was also tried first in a Symphony; a necessary step before they started on their first feature length film, "Snow White." Ironically also, the one medium where the artists were not really concentrating on character gave us the first short where Disney felt true character had finally been achieved: "The Three Little Pigs." 75 different Silly Symphonies were created over a ten year span (1929-1939). The series was discontinued once the feature films proved to be so successful. |
SIL-623 This wonderful set of drawings shows Grandma and the Wolf from the 1934 classic, "The
Big Bad Wolf." This is a set of two original pencil animation drawings actually used in the making of
a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $795.00 framed.
Big Bad Wolf." This is a set of two original pencil animation drawings actually used in the making of
a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $795.00 framed.
SIL-604 What could be better than Ferdinand smelling the flowers! From "Ferdinand the Bull" 1938. This is a set of with the original hand
painted production cel and pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $4250.00 framed. This set up
includes a hand painted custom background.
painted production cel and pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $4250.00 framed. This set up
includes a hand painted custom background.
SIL-608 The Picador is a fine pencil original from "Ferdinand The Bull" 1938. This is an original
pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $395.00
framed. Animated by Disney artist Bill Tytla.
pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $395.00
framed. Animated by Disney artist Bill Tytla.
SIL-634 Little Hiawatha is a delight in this fine set up from the film of the same name. 1937. This is
an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$2895.00 framed. This set up was released through the Courvoisier Art Program and includes a
hand painted background.
an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$2895.00 framed. This set up was released through the Courvoisier Art Program and includes a
hand painted background.
SIL-612 These three mice are blind - and musketeers in this original from "The Three Blind
Mousketeers" 1936. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $695.00 framed.
Mousketeers" 1936. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $695.00 framed.
SIL-610 The bullfight is all the talk around the pasture with the bulls in this scene from "Ferdinand
The Bull" 1938. This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $1795.00 framed. This set up includes a print background.
The Bull" 1938. This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $1795.00 framed. This set up includes a print background.
SIL-652 Here is the Practical Pig from the classic 1934 cartoon. "The Big Bad Wolf" this film was
the sequel to the Academy Award winning film, "The Three Little Pigs." Here's a fine vintage cel!
This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$1295.00 framed. This set up includes a print background.
the sequel to the Academy Award winning film, "The Three Little Pigs." Here's a fine vintage cel!
This is an original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$1295.00 framed. This set up includes a print background.
SIL-638 Little Hiawatha is detailed in this 8 pose original pencil model from "Little Hiawatha"
1937. This is an original pencil model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $2575.00 framed.
1937. This is an original pencil model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $2575.00 framed.
SIL-642 A fine pose of the King from "King Neptune" 1932! This is an original pencil animation
drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $695.00 framed.
drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $695.00 framed.
SIL-641 The villagers close the castle doors in this rare cel from "The Pied Piper" 1933. This is an
original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $995.00
framed. This set up includes a print background.
original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $995.00
framed. This set up includes a print background.
SIL649 From "Little Hiawatha" 1937. This is a studio ozalid print model sheet actually used in the
making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $395.00 framed.
making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $395.00 framed.
SIL-650 Little Hiawatha is detailed in this 8 pose original pencil model from "Little Hiawatha"
1937. This is an original pencil model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $2575.00 framed.
1937. This is an original pencil model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $2575.00 framed.
SIL-647 King Neptune skewers a boat in this very early Disney short, "King Neptune" 1932. This
is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$695.00 framed.
is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$695.00 framed.
SIL-645 Mother Goose dances with the Goose in the amazing 1930 original from "Mother Goose
Melodies." This is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $495.00 framed.
Melodies." This is an original pencil animation drawing actually used in the making of a "Silly
Symphony" cartoon. $495.00 framed.
SIL-615 Abner is feeling pretty dapper in this fine cel from "The Country Cousin" 1936. This is an
original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $1695.00
framed. This set up includes a hand painted custom background.
original hand painted production cel used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $1695.00
framed. This set up includes a hand painted custom background.
SIL-618 Sweet Red Riding Hood bears a resemblance to Shirley Temple in this great portriat pose
from "The Big Bad Wolf" 1934. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a
"Silly Symphony" cartoon. $650.00 framed.
from "The Big Bad Wolf" 1934. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a
"Silly Symphony" cartoon. $650.00 framed.
SIL-621 Mother Goose and her Goose have a little dance in the vintage cartoon, "Mother Goose
Melodies" 1930. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $495.00 framed.
Melodies" 1930. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of a "Silly Symphony"
cartoon. $495.00 framed.
SIL-643 Jenny Wren was patterned after Mae West in this fabulous original pencil model from
"Who Killed Cock Robin" 1935. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of
a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $895.00 framed.
"Who Killed Cock Robin" 1935. This is an original pencil animation drawing used in the making of
a "Silly Symphony" cartoon. $895.00 framed.
SIL-646 This rare set up of actor Wallace Beary and Jackie Cooper is from the Academy Wards
Short cartoon, "The Parade of Nominees" 1934. $2695.00 framed. This set up includes a hand
painted custom background.
Short cartoon, "The Parade of Nominees" 1934. $2695.00 framed. This set up includes a hand
painted custom background.
SIL-651 These two pencil layouts are great early Disney designs. This is a set of
two original pencil animation drawings from the classic 1935 cartoon, "Cock O'
The Walk." . $895.00 framed.
two original pencil animation drawings from the classic 1935 cartoon, "Cock O'
The Walk." . $895.00 framed.
SIL-653 The Ugly Duckling is detailed in this finished model from "The Ugly Ducking" 1939. This
is a studio ozalid print model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$395.00 framed.
is a studio ozalid print model sheet actually used in the making of a "Silly Symphony" cartoon.
$395.00 framed.