Marc Davis (1913-2000)

Birthday Card from Marc Davis to Alice Davis Original Art Gouache and Ink on Board (Walt Disney, c. 1980s). For Alice Davis's birthday, her husband, and fellow Disney Legend Marc Davis, crafted a heartwarming illustration that perfectly captures their loving and creative partnership. In this delightful piece, Marc is caricatured holding a birthday cake, humorously depicted with the family dog, Penelope, eagerly jumping up to lick the cake. The affectionate inscription, "Happy Birthday Alice with Luff Marc and Penel," adds a personal touch, reflecting their enduring bond and shared sense of humor. Rendered in ink and gouache on an 8" x 13" board, this charming scene is framed to 13" x 18", symbolizing the joy and celebration that defined their life together. Having met during her art studies, Alice was not only Marc's student but became his lifelong partner in creativity and life. Their 44-year marriage, from 1956 until Marc's passing in 2000, was rich with artistic expressions of love, as Marc often created sketches and paintings to commemorate their significant moments. This birthday illustration, presented in Very Good condition, stands as a testament to their love, artistic collaboration, and the indelible mark both have left on the world of Disney including each having a window on Main Street in Disneyland. 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