Propstore puts rare Disney animation art up for auction

Propstore will sell a curated group of rare Disney animation artworks in a July 8-9 live auction, with pieces spanning nearly a century of studio history. The sale includes original cels, drawings, storyboards and concept art from titles such as Snow White, Pinocchio, Mickey Mouse shorts, Monsters, Inc. and Mulan.

Why it matters: - Propstore is offering collectors original Disney animation artwork tied to some of the studio’s most recognizable characters and films. - The sale spans nearly 100 years of Disney history, from early Mickey Mouse shorts to modern-era titles like Monsters, Inc. - The collection includes production materials that show how classic scenes and characters were developed, not just finished frames.

What happened: - Propstore announced a curated Disney animation art selection for its Animation Art Live Auction on July 8-9, 2026. - The live auction will run over two days, with bidding starting each day at 03:00 PM BST / 07:00 AM PDT / 10:00 AM EDT. - Global online, absentee and telephone bidding will be available. - Registration is open now, and the full catalog is available at the full catalog.

The details: - The collection includes original production cels, drawings, storyboards, concept artwork and development materials. - Propstore says animation art specialists with more than 30 years of experience selected the lots. - Featured works include a Mary Blair original hand-painted concept painting from Make Mine Music, estimated at $13,200-$26,400. - The Make Mine Music piece arrives as the film marks its 80th anniversary in 2026. - A Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs original production cel setup features Grumpy and his reflection on separate cels and uses a Courvoisier wood veneer background. - That Snow White lot carries a pre-sale estimate of $3,960-$7,920. - A set of four original production drawings from Mickey Mouse’s Society Dog Show short shows Mickey, Pluto and the Judge in a comedic sequence. - The Mickey Mouse drawings retain original production annotations and construction lines, and the set is estimated at $3,168-$6,336. - A Monsters, Inc. storyboard drawing by Jorgen Klubien features Sully and Boo and shows Sully with small bat wings, an early design element that was later removed. - The Monsters, Inc. storyboard is expected to realize $1,056-$2,112. - Other top lots include Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, 101 Dalmatians, Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Monsters, Inc. and Mulan. - The Pinocchio lot is a framed Figaro Tries to Sleep original production cel and overlay on a Courvoisier background, estimated at $3,960-$7,920. - The Alice in Wonderland lot is a framed Alice original production cel on a hand-painted presentation background, estimated at $2,640-$5,280. - The 101 Dalmatians lot is a framed Cruella de Vil in Bed original production cel, estimated at $2,640-$5,280. - The Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too lot is a framed Tigger original storyboard drawing with dialogue title, estimated at $1,584-$3,168. - The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs lot featuring the Evil Queen as the Old Hag is an oversized original production drawing, estimated at $1,320-$2,640. - The Mulan lot includes original concept paintings of Mushu and Cri-Kee and the Fa family ancestral temple, estimated at $1,056-$2,112.

Between the lines: - The auction leans into Disney nostalgia, but the real draw is the underlying production history embedded in each item. - Pieces with visible annotations, construction lines and early character designs tend to appeal to serious animation collectors because they show the creative process. - The timing around anniversaries for Make Mine Music and Monsters, Inc. gives the sale extra relevance for fans tracking studio milestones. - Russell Singler, Propstore’s Animation Art Expert, said the collection was chosen for what each piece is and what it means, and described it as a rare chance to own the actual artwork that made the films possible.

What's next: - The auction will take place July 8-9, 2026. - Propstore will continue accepting registrations ahead of the sale. - The company has also made catalog images and expert interviews available to media through Bethany Willetts at bwilletts@blazepr.com. - Images are available through Propstore's image link.

The bottom line: - Propstore is turning nearly a century of Disney animation history into a high-end collectible sale, with standout pieces from the studio’s most famous eras and characters.