1963 DISNEY SWORD IN THE STONE MERLIN WIZARD ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ANIMATION CEL

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1963 DISNEY SWORD IN THE STONE MERLIN WIZARD ORIGINAL PRODUCTION ANIMATION CEL:
$950.00

MERLIN PRODUCTION CEL
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
GOUACHE ON CEL, 1963

Description:

Original hand painted production animation cel of Merlin from \"The Sword In The Stone,\" 1963, Walt Disney Studios; Set on a lithographic background; Unframed.\"The Sword in the Stone,\" 1963 is the 18th full length feature film produced by Walt Disney and it was released on December 25, 1963 by Buena Vista Distribution. The film was based on the novel of the same name, that was first published in 1938. It was later republished in 1958 as the first book of T. H. White\'s tetralogy \"The Once and Future King.\" It was to be the final Disney animated film released before Walt Disney\'s death on December 15, 1966. The songs in the film were written and composed by the Sherman Brothers, who would become very famous for their future work on later Disney films including; \"Mary Poppins,\" 1964, \"The Jungle Book,\" 1967, and \"Bedknobs and Broomsticks,\" 1971.Merlin is a very powerful wizard with a pet owl named Archimedes. He befriends and becomes the teacher of a 12-year old orphan named Arthur, who goes by the name of Wart. Merlin is first seen living in a forest cottage, and he believes in the philosophy of \"Brain over Brawn.\" As a wizard, he is very intelligent, has a wide variety of powers, and is considered the most powerful wizard in the world. He has the ability to see into the future, and has the ability to shape-shift. Merlin was animated by Milt Kahl, Frank Thomas, and Ollie Johnston; and voiced by Karl Swenson who was an American theater, radio, film, and television actor.This is a great cel of Merlin; he is full figure, eyes open, waving his staff over his head, and he stands over eight inches tall! A rare and wonderful cel of the great wizard from one of Walt Disney\'s most memorable contemporary films.

Measurements:Size - Merlin: 8 1/4 x 4\", Image 9 3/4 x 14 1/4\"Certificate of Authenticity/Money-Back Guarantee:A full color Certificate of Authenticity and written Money-Back Guarantee is provided for this lot. Satisfaction Guaranteed!Condition:See pictures below of the actual cel, which is in excellent overall condition as shown by the pictures below!

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