Mary Blair (1911-1978)

Disneyland - WED Crew Photograph with Signatures (Walt Disney, 1968). Presented is an unbelievable photograph featuring the lead team of WED Imagineers for Walt Disney theme parks, an impressive who's-who of creative geniuses that made the Happiest Place on Earth a reality. This rare gem bears the highly sought-after signatures of each Imagineer: Herb Ryman, Ken O'Brien, Collen Campbell, Marc Davis, Al Bertino, Wathel Rogers, Mary Blair, T. Hee, Blaine Gibson, Xavier Atencio, Claude Coats, and Yale Gracey. The photo is credited to Ernie Battick and Louie Garcia, dated 11/8/1968, and it hung in the home of Disney Legends Marc and Alice Davis for many years. This very photograph can be seen on page 95 of John Canemaker's book The Art and Flair of Mary Blair: An Appreciation (prints of the page and cover are included in this lot. The photo is matted with a window size of 16" x 11.75" and an overall mat size of 20.5" x 16.5". Mat is sold as-is. The photo shows minimal handling and edge wear, and the condition of this rare signed treasure is Very Good. From the Disney Legend Inductees Marc and Alice Davis Archive. HID09710052018 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved