DISNEY Disneyana TINKERBELL Figurine Prototype RARE
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Tinkerbell prototype early model statue doll is everything I know about this wonderful Tinkerbell. In 1997 I went to a huge Aids LA charity function at the Raleigh Studios in Hollywood . One whole table of items had a sign that said "Last minute donation from the estate of ---------, contributed by his family". It went on to say that he was an original artist for the Disney Company, hired by Walt himself, and that made some Tinkerbell prototypes at home, which he was allowed to keep, as they were turned down as being too sexual. T were animation cells offered, and one other similar Tink sitting down on a lily pad. I loved it and made a bid. Had to leave early, and a friend surprised me by going back and making the last high bid so that I won the piece. Weeks went by without me knowing, until the Foundation called and asked me to come pick it up! I was thrilled, but when I arrived, they had given ALL of the info about the artist to the person who won the other Tink. The secretary knew nothing. I left letters, made calls, combed the booklet of contributors, took photos of it to a Disney dealer in LA - no luck finding out the artist's name, and it's not signed. This gaffe has probably cost me a small fortune. The piece is so lovely that if I had the full info I imagine the reserve would be $10,000. I love it, but am moving, and she
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