Heritage’s inaugural Animation Art Auction Original Disney, Looney Tunes, Peanuts, Sponge Bob, Jackson Five, Simpsons and more from 1930s to present. Presented for auction Feb. 21, in New York City
to draw collector attention. The highlight of the lot, however, is a drawing by Pixar President John Lassetter depicting Buzz Lightyear and Woody with the words “To Infinity and Beyond.”
One of the most intriguing offerings in the auction will be two of the original 1960s maquettes used to create the “Pirates of the Caribbean” ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA, few of which – if any – have ever shown up for public sale. The ride subsequently spawned one of the most popular and influential franchises in Disney – and Pop Culture – history, leading to rides at most all of Disney’s global them parks and giving birth to the wildly successful movie franchise starring Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow.
