Marc Davis (1913-2000)

Valentine's Day Card from Marc Davis to Alice Davis Original Art Gouache and Ink on Board (Walt Disney, 1978). "Alice! Be Our Valentine!" This Valentine's Day card, created in 1978 by Disney legend Marc Davis for his wife Disney Legend Alice Davis, is a testament to their storied partnership both within and beyond the realms of Disney. Rendered with gouache and ink on a 9" x 13" card, this piece showcases the affection and whimsy that defined their relationship. Both Marc and Alice Davis are commemorated within Disneyland with separate windows on Main Street USA, marking their indelible contributions. Marc, celebrated as one of "Walt's Nine Old Men" and revered for his work as an Imagineer, notably animating Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians, met Alice, a talented artist, costume designer, and scholarship recipient from the Long Beach Art Association, at the Chouinard Art Institute. This piece, humorously depicting Marc and their family dog as "That Great International Dance Team Smith and Davis," is a unique artifact of their love and collaborative spirit, framed to 13.5" x 17.5" and presented in Very Good condition. It represents not just a personal moment but a slice of Disney history, cherished for its originality and the legacy of the Davises. All frames are sold as-is. Photos are not representative of actual frame condition. From the Disney Legend Inductees Marc and Alice Davis Archive. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved