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Vintage Hand-Painted Disney/Tex Avery Folk Art Display Sign Panel

$950
£716.08
€837.55
CA$1,344.63
A$1,369.03
CHF 788.44
MX$16,495.77
NOK 9,149.88
SEK 9,231.66
DKK 6,260.32

About the Item

Hand-painted character display featuring sculptural cartoon figures mounted on an integrated base with dimensional lettering reading "& the Girl", perhaps as a reference to the Tex Avery creation regularly paired with his Wolf character (this is supported by the paint remnants taking the shape of the characters' silhouettes. The display bears a painted "Walt Disneyland" banner across the upper portion and exhibits a whimsical style strongly influenced by mid-century animation associated with Disney and Tex Avery productions. The exact origin, maker, and purpose of the display remain undocumented, and no confirmed association with Disneyland has been established. The piece reflects the popularity of hand-crafted promotional and decorative cartoon displays produced during the mid-twentieth century, when recognizable animated characters and animation-inspired artwork were frequently adapted into one-off or small-run displays by commercial artists and hobbyists. The combination of Disney branding with characters stylistically associated with Tex Avery animation suggests the display may have been a custom or independently produced piece rather than an officially licensed Disney item, though its exact origin and intended use remain undocumented.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paint,Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c. 1950s-1960s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Displays light to moderate age-related wear including scattered surface scratches, minor paint loss, and light soiling consistent with age. Sculptural elements remain securely mounted, and the display presents well overall with expected wear from age.
  • Seller Location:
    Dekalb, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 216881stDibs: LU10033251132432

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