MICKEY MOUSE : Original Animation Drawing (Walt Disney, 1933)

The Mail Pilot : Original Production Drawing Featuring Mickey in His Plane (Walt Disney, 1933).

This vintage production drawing from Walt Disney's 1933 short, The Mail Pilot, offer a peek into the adventurous world of Mickey Mouse as he braves the elements in his ramshackle mail plane. Illustrated in original graphite on 12 field 2-peghole animation paper, this drawing capture the thrilling sequence where Mickey's plane battles the wind and snow. The snow-covered aircraft dips, turns, and soars around a mountain, with even Mickey's iconic round ears adorned with snow. This image is prominently featured near the 3:18 mark of the short film. Directed by David Hand and animated by a team including Les Clark, Jack Kinney, Ed Love, Ham Luske, and Roy Williams, The Mail Pilot stands as one of Mickey's finest early adventures. Despite her small size, this dynamic drawing convey the excitement of the scene, averaging around 3" wide. Despite showing signs of handling and edge wear, along with mild toning, these drawings remain in Good condition, preserving a piece of Disney history for collectors and fans alike.

The paper used by Disney studios in the 1930s contains a distinctive watermark, visible in one of the photos, which further attests to its authenticity.

The drawing is sold unframed.

SOLD WITH A CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY