Auction 55, Bid & Bloom, April 7th
Tue, Apr 7, 2026 12:00PM EDT
Lot 323
Vintage Disney Character Master Publications Style Guide Page - The Ringmaster (Dumbo, 1941)
Estimate: $300 - $600
Starting Bid
$30
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
- Source: From a 1971 Master Publications Style Guide Book.
- Subject: The Ringmaster from Walt Disney's Dumbo.
- Content: A "Publications Model Sheet" featuring five "Typical Poses" of the character. It includes instructional notes such as:
- "His attitude is generally jovial with a 'toothy' smile..."
- "Ringmaster usually carries a whip... but whip can be eliminated for gestures".
- Design Details: Shows the character in his iconic tuxedo and top hat, illustrating his rotund build and theatrical gestures.
- Historical Significance: These sheets are essential tools used by Disney to ensure that licensed publications (like comics and storybooks) remained faithful to the original film's character designs.
- Dimensions 17x19
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