Entertainment memorabilia auction house Propstore will present a curated selection of rare Disney animation art as part of its Animation Art Live Auction taking place on 8 and 9 July 2026.
“Spanning nearly a century of Disney history, the collection features original production cels, drawings, storyboards, concept artwork, and development materials from some of the studio’s most beloved animated films,” Propstore revealed.
“Carefully selected by animation art specialists with more than 30 years of experience in the field, the collection showcases iconic characters and landmark productions ranging from Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland to Winnie the Pooh, Mulan, Monsters, Inc., and Mickey Mouse’s earliest appearances.”
Highlights from the auction – provided by Propstore – are available below.
Celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2026, Make Mine Music (1946) is represented by an original hand-painted concept painting by renowned Disney artist Mary Blair. Widely regarded as one of the most influential artists in Disney history, Blair’s distinctive use of colour and design helped shape the visual identity of numerous Disney classics. The artwork is estimated at £10,000 – £20,000.
Highlights from Disney’s Golden Age include an original production cel setup from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), the studio’s first feature-length animated film. Featuring Grumpy and his reflection on separate production cels, the setup captures a memorable comedic moment from the classic and is presented on a Courvoisier wood veneer background. The piece carries a pre-sale estimate of £3,000 – £6,000.
Also featured is a set of four original production drawings from the Mickey Mouse short Society Dog Show (1939), depicting Mickey, Pluto, and the Judge during a comedic action sequence. Spanning just a second of screen time, the drawings retain their original production annotations and construction lines, offering a rare glimpse into Disney’s animation process. The set is estimated at £2,400 – £4,800.
Marking the 25th anniversary of Monsters, Inc. in 2026, this collection includes a storyboard drawing by Jorgen Klubien featuring Sully and Boo. The artwork offers a rare glimpse into the film’s development, depicting Sully with small bat wings on his back, an early design element that did not make it into the final film. The storyboard drawings are expected to realize £800 – £1,600.
The two-day Live Auction runs 8 and 9 July, with global online, absentee, and telephone bidding available throughout.
Bidding begins each day at 03:00 PM BST / 07:00 AM PDT / 10:00 AM EDT.
Ahead of the Live Auction, from 2 July at Unit 106, Borough Yards, an exhibition will feature a selection of the hand-painted cels, original drawings, production backgrounds, and more.
More information is available on the Propstore website.
