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Early Walt Disney Cartoon and Signature - Is it REAL?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Nick Jun 17, 2022. 16 Replies 0 Likes
I have a 3-panel cartoon, ink and watercolor, that I believe is a very early Walt Disney. His childhood history states that he used to make drawings and sell them to family and friends when he lived…Continue
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"Please post the results."
"Yes, I've been suggesting him but the OP doesn't seem interested. Phil would know very quickly."
"Hi Nick -
Here would be the place to have this looked at by Mr. Phil Sears:
https://www.phil-sears.com/Authentication_Policy.htm
I would agree with Steve that someone like Phil would most probably be able to access this very quickly."
"FWIW I don't see this as genuine. The style postdates 1918. The signature seems unsteady. These drawing are later IMO, not earlier than 1918."
"+100 That is what I was trying to do."
"I would focus on the artwork rather than the signature. There is a lot of data to analyze here and I suspect an expert in Disney's art would likely know in a second if this is authentic. They would also know if it is possibly a replica of…"
"Here is an article regarding the earliest drawings ever offered - estimated at $200,000. Phil Sears in mentioned. I think you should show what you have to him.
Early Disney"
"Eric -
Thanks for your input.
In 1918, Walt was 17. His drawings from this time seem to be more advanced/accomplished than the 3-panel comic that I have. I have seen the one you posted before, that's why I thought it was later than…"
"It is taped to the cardboard? How old is the tape? Why would someone tape a later Disney to cardboard?"
"Does this really look like a child drew them? His drawing style in 1918 - one of the earliest:"
"The second exemplar you showed is not a signature but a logo."
"Thses are from 1918:"
"You need Phil Sears."
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