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Gustaf Tenggren Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (Walt Disney, 1937)....
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$187,500.00
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Gustaf Tenggren Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Movie Poster Illustration Original Art (Walt Disney, 1937). Walt Disney's first feature-length animated film was heralded by this wonderfully detailed movie poster illustration by children's book artist, Gustaf Tenggren. Hired by The Walt Disney Company in 1936 to work as the stylist on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Tenggren created the distinctive, "Old World" look that Walt Disney sought for his breakthrough animated feature. The talented artist perfectly captured the timeless beauty of Snow White, as well as the unique characteristics of each of the Seven Dwarfs, who took on starring roles in the film after being delegated to minor characters in the story written by the Brothers Grimm. The images of the Old Witch/Evil Queen, the Prince, the Huntsman, and even the castle and all of Snow White's wilderness friends provided moviegoers a stunning visual sample to the wonders which awaited them in the theaters.The original art offered here was used as the centerpiece of the exceptionally rare 40" x 60" Snow White poster, which appears in the original press book and was priced at $1.25 for theater owners at the time. With Tenggren's eye-catching artwork of all of the major characters, this poster has long been the most desirable image from the film! Ink and gray wash over graphite with an image area of 15.5" x 18.5", professionally matted (the mat is cut to reflect the irregular shape of the artboard) with a title plate and glass-front framed to 25" x 28.5". Slight toning, title paste-up with seams in the ornate border paste-up, with light surface soiling and creasing/handling wear. Presents in Very Good condition.
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Auction Info
2025 November 19 - 23 Comic Art Signature® Auction #7438 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2025
19th-23rd
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