Peppy Disney Animation Art and Rare Beatrix Potter Figurines Come to Auction

Artist David Willardson has designed a dynamic look for several Disney characters even as he maintained their timeless essence. Developing a lively graphic painting genre for 17 years, he has worked on many of Disney posters and film campaigns. A limited edition Disney serigraph signed by the artist is a key highlight of Lion and Unicorn’s Animation Art & Children’s Collectibles auction. The artwork on deckle edged paper is infused with exceptional energy and colors that exemplify Willardson’s peppy style. Another noteworthy Disney artwork is a hand-painted character animation cel from the 1937 Mickey Mouse cartoon Don Donald. It portrays Donald Duck wearing a Sombrero and driving a sports car on a Mexican street with Daisy Duck in the backseat. Both Disney lots include original certificates of authenticity from the company. 

A rare Beswick Royal Doulton figurine also leads the collectibles listings. It is based on the characters from Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck, a children’s book written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. The piece depicts Foxy wearing a multi-colored jacket and burgundy vest and Jemima in blues and greens on her bonnet and jacket. To view the complete catalog and register to bid online, visit Lion and Unicorn.