$12,500
A Walt Disney Studio drawing of pencil, ink, paint and wash on paper of Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy with the three little pigs. Laurel plays a flute to accompany two of the little pigs while Hardy and the last pig sing "Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf..." Inscribed "To 'Ollie' and 'Stan' Sincerely - Walt Disney." Disney was known to be a fan of the comedy duo, and they appeared as animated versions of themselves in Mother Goose Goes to Hollywood (Walt Disney, 1938). The artwork and signature would have been created by a studio artist at the direction of Disney. Accompanied by a black and white photograph of Laurel and Hardy in front of this image as well as an issue of Disney Newsreel magazine from 1982 showing a picture of Stan's daughter Lois examining the artwork. The drawing cannot be reproduced other than for personal use, transfer of copyright is not included with this lot. 11 by 18 1/2 inches PROVENANCE From the Collection of Lois Laurel Hawes Categories: Laurel & Hardy
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2013-11-09
