Eyvind Earle Concept Paintings for Sleeping Beauty

Eyvind Earle was the artist most responsible for the unique, stylized look of Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty (1959).  Two of his concept paintings for the feature production will be sold at Bonhams on December 14.

Sale 19431 - Entertainment Memorabilia including Animation Art, 14 Dec 2011
California, Los Angeles 

Lot No: 4390

An Eyvind Earle concept painting from Sleeping Beauty

1959, watercolor on board, depicting Maleificent as a dragon behind the castle walls, signed lower right Eyvind Earle.

The Disney Studio hired Eyvind Earle in 1951. Within two years, he became the color stylist and inspirational artist for Sleeping Beauty. His artistic style, derived from medieval tapestries based on paintings by Durer and Breughal, had a large impact on the look of the characters and backgrounds. Many of the artists working on this film thought his style was a bit austere for this film, but Walt Disney thought otherwise.
6 1/8 x 14in

Estimate: US$7,000 - 9,000 
December 14, 2011:  Sold for US$8,125 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19431/lot/4390/

Lot No: 4391

An Eyvind Earle concept painting from Sleeping Beauty

1959, watercolor on board, depicting the evil Maleficient standing on the balcony beneath an arch of the castle with the sun setting in the background, signed lower right Eyvind Earle.
6 1/8 x 14in

Estimate: US$7,000 - 9,000
December 14, 2011:  Sold for US$8,125 inclusive of Buyer's Premium

http://www.bonhams.com/eur/auction/19431/lot/4391/

Here are a few more concept paintings for Sleeping Beauty by Eyvind Earle:

Note:  These and many more can be seen at http://artofdisneyeng.canalblog.com/

My own most recent Disney post is here.

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