Pinocchio and Dutch Girl Puppet in "I've Got No Strings" sequence, from the 1940 film Pinocchio.
Walt Disney's Pinocchio was much beloved by Sendak and formative in terms of his early attention to children's narratives and to illustrations and animation more broadly. For a more robust discussion of Sendak, Pinocchio, and the role of puppetry in Sendak's career, please see lot 52 in sale 23946.
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In overall good condition. The celluloid acetate with some warping. The figures lifting from the background, some adhesive visible. The background in generally good condition. Some light marks throughout, most clearly seen to left of windmill and upper right corner. The edges with discoloration and yellowed adhesive visible. Lifting from backing cardboard in areas. The backing carboard marked in black crayon:
P.B / #174 / SQ 4.1 / SC 22/ SEQ 4-2/ SC 22
With paper label at top edge reading THIS PICTURE IS FRAGILE AND SHOULD BE FRAMED UNDER GLASS. THEI STICKER CAN BE REMOVED AND USED ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE NEW BACK.
The back cardboard with visible tape.
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Lot 139Sale 23979
PinocchioWALT DISNEY STUDIOS, 1940Estimate: USD 2,000 - 3,000
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