Disney founded the animation and entertainment empire which still bears his name. He began as a cartoonist in the 1920s, creating Mickey Mouse and eventually moving from short films into much-acclaimed animated features like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Bambi. Later Disney expanded into live-action features like Treasure Island and then into television. The family-friendly variety program The Wonderful World of Disney was a prime-time staple from 1954 to 1983. During Disney’s lifetime his studio won 48 Academy Awards. Vintage glossy 8 x 10 portrait of a middle-aged Disney casually resting his arms on his knees, boldly signed in black ink, “Walt Disney.” In fine condition, with scattered light surface marks and impressions to image and some creasing to borders and corners. Disney’s signature is bold and very prominent on the photo, measuring almost 6″ in length. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
