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Cartoonist, Illustrator, b. 1911 - d. 1978

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  • [Walt Disney] Mary Robinson Blair (American, 1911–1979) Cinderella Leaves the Ball
    Dec. 05, 2024

    [Walt Disney] Mary Robinson Blair (American, 1911–1979) Cinderella Leaves the Ball

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    [Walt Disney] Mary Robinson Blair (American, 1911–1979) Cinderella Leaves the Ball tempera on artist's board 8 3/8 x 24 1/2 in. (21.3 x 62.3 cm) This lot is located in Philadelphia.

    Freeman’s | Hindman
  • MARY BLAIR CONCEPT PAINTING FOR WALT DISNEY SONG OF THE SOUTH
    Jan. 28, 2023

    MARY BLAIR CONCEPT PAINTING FOR WALT DISNEY SONG OF THE SOUTH

    Est: $8,000 - $9,000

    Mary Robinson Blair (American, 1911-1978) Concept Art / Color Key Painting for Walt Disney's movie Song of the South (1946), gouache and watercolor on paper/cardstock. The cotton field scene depicts two African American men seated on a mule-drawn wagon, while two women and a younger man walk behind along a red clay road. Molded giltwood frame with beaded sight edge. Signed "Mary Blair" lower right. Sight: 8" H x 11" W. Framed: 11" H x 14" W. Note: a pencil inscription, "Schullstrom", en verso of backing board, may refer to Walter Schullstrom (1901-1968), who worked as an electrician at Disney during the mid 20th century. Biography: "One of Walt Disney's favorite artists, Mary Blair learned her craft at The Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles in the mid-1930s. She joined The Walt Disney Company in 1940 where she created concept paintings for projects related to Fantasia, Dumbo, and The Lady and the Tramp. She developed a distinct look to her concept art by using vivid colors from gouache and tempera to create swirling, highly imaginative images that influenced many of Disney's feature films of the 1940s and 1950s including Song of the South, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella, and Peter Pan. Blair left Disney in 1953 to concentrate on children's books and raising a family. In 1963 Walt Disney convinced Blair to work on Disney's contribution to the 1964 World's Fair in New York. Her concept art on this project would be her final major designs for Disney. The "It's a Small World" ride proved extremely popular at the World's Fair, and was later adapted for use in Disneyland and Disney World." Source: The Norman Rockwell Museum.

    Case Antiques, Inc. Auctions & Appraisals
  • MARY BLAIR FIGURAL & BIRD WALT DISNEY SILKSCREEN
    Apr. 09, 2022

    MARY BLAIR FIGURAL & BIRD WALT DISNEY SILKSCREEN

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Mary Robinson Blair (American, 1911-1978), "Native American Children and Bird", Disneyana silkscreen print on masonite board, printed copyright "Walt Disney Productions" middle right. Whimsical depiction inspired by her Grand Canyon Concourse ceramic mural at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, displayed in hotel room. Approx. 23.5" x 26.5" (frame), 17" x 20" (board).

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • MARY BLAIR FIGURAL & BEAR WALT DISNEY SILKSCREEN
    Apr. 09, 2022

    MARY BLAIR FIGURAL & BEAR WALT DISNEY SILKSCREEN

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Mary Robinson Blair (American, 1911-1978), "Native American Child and Bear", Disneyana silkscreen print on masonite board, printed copyright "Walt Disney Productions" middle right. Whimsical depiction inspired by her Grand Canyon Concourse ceramic mural at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World, displayed in hotel room. Approx. 23.375" x 26.5" (frame), 17" x 20" (board).

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Mary Blair mid century Pochoir Cityscape Signed
    Dec. 04, 2021

    Mary Blair mid century Pochoir Cityscape Signed

    Est: $400 - $800

    Blair, Mary (American, 1911-1978), Cityscape with Sun in Blue and Brown, c.1950s, pochoir or screenprint on paper, mounted to board, signed in black marker lower right, image 7 x 11 inches, full sheet 11 x 15 inches, in a black frame. A rare pochoir piece by Mary Blair who is best known for her work for Walt Disney, including It's A Small World After All, which debuted at the 1964 World's Fair. This image is similar to many of her other conceptual designs of the city scenes of Small World.

    Concept Art Gallery
  • MARY BLAIR (New York / California, 1911-1978)
    Feb. 06, 2020

    MARY BLAIR (New York / California, 1911-1978)

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    mixed media gouache collage on board, purported to be angel design concept art for Disney's 'It's a Small World', signed 'Mary Blair' (lower right), overall good condition, margins with toning and some mild tape shadows not affecting image, image 5.5x11.25in., overall with margins 9x14in., unframed, Opening Bid $1500

    Leighton Galleries
  • Mary Blair Peter Pan Concept Sketch (Walt Disney, 1953)
    Feb. 21, 2013

    Mary Blair Peter Pan Concept Sketch (Walt Disney, 1953)

    Est: -

    Mary Blair Peter Pan Concept Sketch (Walt Disney, 1953). Outstanding original concept artwork of Peter Pan and Tinker Bell on the roof in London by Disney artist Mary Blair. Tempera on heavy board, measuring 8" x 6". Aside from some pin holes in each of the corners and slight edge wear; the art is in Very Good condition. A beautiful piece of artwork created over 50 years ago in the making of this classic film.

    Heritage Auctions
  • Mary Robinson Blair American, 1911-1978 Poster Concept, Cinderella Acrylic on illustration board 16 7/8 x 10 i...
    Oct. 16, 2012

    Mary Robinson Blair American, 1911-1978 Poster Concept, Cinderella Acrylic on illustration board 16 7/8 x 10 i...

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Mary Robinson Blair American, 1911-1978 Poster Concept, Cinderella Acrylic on illustration board 16 7/8 x 10 inches Provenance: Private collection, Port Washington, NY C 

    DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
  • Mary Blair (1911-1978 Soquel, CA)
    Feb. 16, 2010

    Mary Blair (1911-1978 Soquel, CA)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    signed lower right: Mary Blair, watercolor on Arches paper under glass. Exhibited: Laguna Art Museum, Laguna Beach, CA, ''Dream and Perspective: The American Scene in Southern California 1930-1945'', August 23, 1991 - November 3, 1991; Museum of Contemporary Art, Tokyo, Japan, ''The Colors of Mary Blair'', July-October 2009. Literature: J. Canemaker et al, ''The Colors of Mary Blair'', Tokyo, 2009, p. 34, illustrated

    John Moran Auctioneers
  • Mary Blair (1911-1978) Animation concept drawing:
    Dec. 12, 2009

    Mary Blair (1911-1978) Animation concept drawing:

    Est: -

    Mary Blair (1911-1978) Animation concept drawing: ÒJohnny AppleseedÓ, author: directed by Wilfred Jackson, ÒMelody TimeÓ; publisher: (Walt Disney Pictures), May 1948; Man in forest with rabbits beside river.

    Illustration House
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