A Collection of Rare Walt Disney Imagineering Artworks

I've got some rare Walt Disney Imagineering artworks for you today - actually as they are from Disneyland golden era it is "WED Enterprises" artworks -  and there is even one that you'll see below which is still on sale on the Van Eaton Galleries website, all the others are already sold. Make sure to click on each artwork to see them in big size.

Let's start by this Nature's Wonderland Guidebook Insert ( above and below ), a rare insert to the 1960 Disneyland Guidebook which was also available as a handout flyer at various souvenir kiosks throughout the park in the summer of 1958. Featuring outstanding Nature’s Wonderland concept billboard artwork, the flyer touts the coming attraction in Frontierland and America the Beautiful in Tomorrowland. The flyer measures 8" x 11.25" and is already sold.


Below, a lithographic poster print depicting a concept drawing of Frontierland at Disneyland. This poster is from the Disney Gallery. The overall measurements of the piece are 18" x 24" and the image itself measures 14" x 17.5".



Here is a concept drawing of the Mark Twain attraction at Disneyland. This poster is from the Disney Gallery. The overall measurements of the piece are 19.75" x 27" and the image itself measures 15.5" × 26".



Three rare original concept sketches used in the development of Big Thunder Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. These artworks were created by Imagineer Clem Hall.

Next is an an original concept design painting created by Disney Imagineer Clem Hall while working on EPCOT at Walt Disney World. Clem Hall created imagery for use in the American Adventure attraction, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain, and the various world pavillions at the WDW and Disneyland theme parks. This particular painting depicts imagery of a Riverboat very similar to the Mark Twain which is nicely detailed an finished, and potentially comes from the development of the France Pavillion. The piece measures 22" x 30" overall with the main image area measuring 15" x 20". The piece is in overall very good condition with edge wear that would be expected in concept art that is being handled by an artist. On sale for $1500 on the Van Eaton Galleries website HERE.



Next artwork is a lithographic poster print depicting a concept drawing of the entrance to Adventureland at Disneyland. This poster is from the Disney Gallery. The overall measurements of the piece are 18" x 24" and the image itself measures 13.5" x 19.5".


 Next artwork is a lithographic poster print depicting a concept of an aerial view of Adventureland. This poster is from the Disney Gallery. The overall measurements of the piece are 18" x 24" and the image itself measures 14.5" x 18".


Here is a Jungle Cruise Concept drawing of the Jungle Cruise that was created by Bruce Bushman. This poster is from the Disney Gallery.


Next artwork shows a lithographic poster print on an artwork showing an addition to Fantasyland and Hook Pirate Ship restaurant. When Fantasyland opened, the area surrounding the ship was not themed. Later they built Storybookland with Monstro 1956/57. The rockwork attached to Monstro is still shaped exactly like this art shows. However the focal point looks like an early idea for Mermaid Lagoon from Peter Pan. Ultimately that would become Skull Rock, which would last until 1982.
The overall measurements of the piece are 24" × 29.75" and the image itself measures 19" x 23. 5". The artist is not specified but it's most probably a Herb Ryman artwork.



Below, a lithographic poster print depicting the side view elevation schematics for Geppetto's Village in Disneyland. This poster is from the Disney Gallery. The overall measurements of the piece are 18" x 24" and the image itself measures 12.5" x 19.5".



Next is this limited edition lithographic print featuring a concept artwork for the short-lived Disneyland Viewliner. The print measure 11" x 14" overall with an lovely image that measures 8" x 10".

Next artwork is a lithographic poster print depicting a concept drawing of the entrance to Tomorrowland at Disneyland. This poster is from the Disney Gallery. The overall measurements of the piece are 18" x 24" and the image itself measures 14" x 16.5".



Next is a rendering from a flyer showing the America the beautiful in Tomorrowland Circarama attraction.





Below, a rare concept-art for Disneyland Tomorrowland Hall of Chemistry, now extinct as we know.



Next is a rare concept painting for Walt Disney World Space Mountain painted by Clem Hall. The overall piece measures 8" x 11".


Below, a rare giveaway from the TWA Rocket to the Moon attraction at Disneyland. This certificate would certify that the individual had, "rocketed round trip to the moon from the Disneyland Spaceport via TWA Rocket Ship." An enjoyable early artifact that was designed for the ride's opening in 1956. Especially rare is that it is unused and not filled out by the park-goer! This certificate measures 7" x 5" and is in very good condition.

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