Ye Olden Days
Original Mickey Mouse Production Drawing (Walt Disney, 1933)
This charming original production drawing features Mickey Mouse as a wandering minstrel from Walt Disney's black-and-white classic, Ye Olden Days. Directed by Burt Gillett, this medieval-themed short follows Mickey as he strums his lute and rides across the kingdom of Kalapazoo atop his pet mule, setting the stage for his daring rescue of Princess Minnie from an unwanted arranged marriage. This full-body production drawing showcase Mickey's expressive movements and classic animation style, capturing a delightful moment near the : timestamp. The short was animated by an extraordinary team, including two of "Walt's Nine Old Men"-Les Clark and Ham Luske-alongside Disney Legends Fred Moore, Norm Ferguson, and Art Babbitt. As a rare example of early Mickey Mouse animation, this drawing beautifully preserve the spirit and charm of this beloved short.
Illustrated in graphite on -field -peghole animation paper, the drawing is numbered . It remains in Good condition, exhibiting age-related toning and edge wear-a wonderful and rare find for vintage Disney animation collectors!