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Cartoonist, Painter, Illustrator, b. 1908 - d. 1995

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        • Preston Blair (American, 1908-1995) Red Hot Riding Hood Illustration Assortment
          Jan. 21, 2024

          Preston Blair (American, 1908-1995) Red Hot Riding Hood Illustration Assortment

          Est: $400 - $600

          Preston Blair (American, 1908-1995) Red Hot Riding Hood Illustration Assortment (3) items including an undated, signed lower right pencil drawing and sericel #1/1 (framed together), an undated, signed lower right pencil drawing and a #103/500 sericel, all in black laminate frames (all including COAs verso) Property from: an Estate, Chicago (River North), Illinois Category: Fine Art > Drawings Estimated Sale Time: 12:52 pm CST Shipping Status: Leonard Auction, Inc. will provide direct shipping for this lot. Please visit our website for a shipping estimate. Last modified: January 2, 2024, 9:38 am

          Leonard Auction
        • Preston Blair (1908-1995), and others, Group of four animation cells for Red Hot Riding Hood, circa 1943
          Sep. 15, 2020

          Preston Blair (1908-1995), and others, Group of four animation cells for Red Hot Riding Hood, circa 1943

          Est: $1,000 - $1,500

          Preston Blair (1908-1995), and others Group of four animation cells for Red Hot Riding Hood, circa 1943 Three cells matted separately and presented together in one frame, one cell matted and framed on its own. 11 in. x 9 in. (each, by sight) PROVENANCE: The Collection of a Connecticut Gentleman.

          Freeman's | Hindman
        • Preston Blair (1908-1995), and others, Two Walt Disney animation sketches: Sketch of a Dancing Hippo and Alligator, and Sketch of De...
          Sep. 15, 2020

          Preston Blair (1908-1995), and others, Two Walt Disney animation sketches: Sketch of a Dancing Hippo and Alligator, and Sketch of De...

          Est: $800 - $1,200

          Preston Blair (1908-1995), and others Two Walt Disney animation sketches: Sketch of a Dancing Hippo and Alligator, and Sketch of Deer, circa 1938 and 1942 respectively Comprising a pencil drawing of a hippo and alligator, from Dance of the Hours in Fantasia, possibly by John Hench (1908-2004); and a pencil drawing of deer from Bambi, by Preston Blair, signed "Blair"; both matted and framed. 12 in. x 9 3/4 in. (deer by sight), 18 1/2 in. x 9 in. (hippo and alligator by sight) PROVENANCE: The Collection of a Connecticut Gentleman.

          Freeman's | Hindman
        • Cinderella's Slipper Watercolor
          Feb. 20, 2019

          Cinderella's Slipper Watercolor

          Est: $600 - $800

          Preston Blair. Original pencil and watercolor work of art by the legendary Disney artist. 17.5" x 13.5", professionally matted and framed, 24" x 19.5" Preston Blair was one of Walt Disney's most accomplished animators. He produced drawings for Fantasia (dancing Hippp), Bambi and many other Disney classics. Blair went on to work closely with Tex Avery, creating Red hot Riding Hood, widely considered the first animated series geared to adults. This Cinderella drawing came directly from Preston Blair's studio. This is an unreserved auction with no minimums. This is an online only sale. Items may be viewed upon appointment in New York City. Condition: More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in excellent condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or call Guernsey's at 212-794-2280 to request a more thorough condition report.

          Guernsey's
        • Disney Animated Figures by Preston Blair
          Feb. 20, 2019

          Disney Animated Figures by Preston Blair

          Est: $500 - $700

          Disney Animated Figures. Pencil drawings by Preston Blair, one of Walt Disney's most prominent animators. Blair worked on Fantasia, Bambi, Dumbo and other films. In the early 1990's, an auction was held featuring his original work. This sheet - containing pencil drawings of Peter Pan, Dumbo, Bambi, Tinker Bell, Jiminy Cricket and Geppetto came directly from Blair's California studio. 14"x 17". This is an unreserved auction with no minimums. This is an online only sale. Items may be viewed upon appointment in New York City. Condition: More detailed condition reports and additional photographs are available by request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in excellent condition. Please message us through the online bidding platform or call Guernsey's at 212-794-2280 to request a more thorough condition report.

          Guernsey's
        • PE BLAIR Signed "#23 Verdant Pool" Acrylic on Canvas:
          Feb. 14, 2016

          PE BLAIR Signed "#23 Verdant Pool" Acrylic on Canvas:

          Est: $300 - $500

          PE BLAIR Signed "#23 Verdant Pool" Acrylic on Canvas: Signed LR, Dated 1980, Phyllis E Blair (1922-). New Castle, PA Artist. Swirling Water Become Swans Body Leaving Only Distinct Parts, Being Neck and Head. 36" X 28" on Stretched Canvas Mounted on Gold Metal Frame. (300-500)

          Phoebus Auction Gallery
        • Preston Blair, ‘Screwy Squirrel’, Signed Drawing, C. 1945
          Oct. 14, 2015

          Preston Blair, ‘Screwy Squirrel’, Signed Drawing, C. 1945

          Est: $300 - $390

          Original animation drawing in pencil on paper U.S.A., C. 1945 Preston Blair (1908-1995) – American animator Signed ‘PRESTON BLAIR’ lower right Marked ‘X207’ lower right Certificate of authenticity from AFA Gallery Dimensions (length x width): 10 ½ in x 12 ½ in; 26.6 cm x 31.7 cm Good condition Here is a really fun animation drawing by Preston Blair, depicting one of Tex Avery’s wackiest characters. The drawing is in overall good condition. There are tears and holes along the left edge and some darkening of paper. The dimensions are 10 ½ in x 12 ½ in; 26.6 cm x 31.7 cm (length x width). Preston Blair (1908 – 1995) Preston Blair was a celebrated American animator. His most iconic work took place while at Walt Disney Productions and in MGM’s animation department. While at Disney, Blair worked on Mickey Mouse story lines and on, “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice,” and the, “Dance of Hours,” portions of Fantasia. He also worked on Pinocchio and Bambi characters. Even later on, he was also an animator on “The Flintstones,” at Hanna-Barbera. Furthermore, Blair is highly respected as an animation instructor through his texts for Walter Foster Publishing. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

          Auctionata US
        • Preston Blair, 'Fantasia - Dancing Alligator and Pig', 1939
          Oct. 14, 2015

          Preston Blair, 'Fantasia - Dancing Alligator and Pig', 1939

          Est: $1,500 - $1,950

          Auction announcements 8th October 2015 Lot 34: The correct title for this piece is 'Fantasia - Dancing Alligator and Hippo', 1939. Pencil and watercolor on paper U.S.A. 1939 Preston Blair (1908-1995) - American animator Walt Disney Studios(1923) - American film studio Marked 'Dk grey' in pencil upper right Marked 'JIM" upper left Marked '#406' in pencil lower right Stamped 'COPYRIGHT WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED' bottom right Certificate of authenticity from AFA Gallery Dimensions (length x width): 10 in x 12 ½ in; 25.4 cm x 31.7 cm Good condition This watercolor is in overall good condition. There are light creases and folds in the paper, small tears along the edges and push pin holes in the corners. It measures 10 in x 12 ½ in; 25.4 cm x 31.7 cm (length x width). Preston Blair (1908 - 1995) Preston Blair was a celebrated American animator. His most iconic work took place while at Walt Disney Productions and in MGM's animation department. While at Disney, Blair worked on Mickey Mouse story lines and on, "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," and the "Dance of Hours," portions of, "Fantasia". He also worked on Pinocchio and Bambi characters. Even later on, he was an animator on "The Flintstones," at Hanna-Barbera. Furthermore, Blair is highly respected as an animation instructor through his texts for Walter Foster Publishing. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

          Auctionata US
        • Preston Blair (1908-1995 Carmel, CA)
          Feb. 16, 2010

          Preston Blair (1908-1995 Carmel, CA)

          Est: $1,000 - $2,000

          Night scene with cable car, probably Bunker Hill, Los Angeles, CA, signed lower right: Preston Blair, unframed watercolor with gouache highlights on paper. Exhibited: 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. 39, illustrated

          John Moran Auctioneers
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