Auction of Disney Memorabilia, Including Walt’s Sketchbook, Brings In $1.2 Million

If you’re a fan of all things Disney, well, you’re obviously not alone! A recent online auction of Disney memorabilia brought in a huge sum… $1.2 million! One of the most popular items was Walt’s sketchbook.

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As shared by OrlandoSentinel: An online auction of Disney memorabilia from films and theme parks brought in more than $1.2 million, the auction house reported Monday. “Walt Disney: The Man, the Studio, and the Parks” auction was conducted Saturday by Van Eaton Galleries in Sherman Oaks., California.

The most highly bid item was a World War I sketchbook with drawings made by Walt Disney in 1918. It sold for $75,000. A rare photo postcard signed by Disney in that same era sold for $40,000. (With auction fees, they totaled $90,000 and $48,000, respectively.)

An online catalog of the items as well as a listing on the winning bids can be seen at www.vegalleries.com/waltdisney. (Click on “prices realized” for tallies.)

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Source: OrlandoSentinel