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Hello and Thank You for Looking, Up for Auction we have WALT & MICKEY "PARTNERS" SCULPTURE by BLAINE GIBSON. This is a cold-cast resin bronze statue is modeled after the original "Partners" statue which marks the center of the 'Plaza', the focal point of the different "lands" in Disneyland. The sculpture measures 13.5 inches high and stands on a solid marble base giving a total dimension of 15"H X 10"W X 5"D. The sculpture is in absolute mint condition. This is without doubt an exceptional sculptured piece of what is probably the most famous of all Disney statues and would be the ultimate edition to any Disney collection. After animating all day at The Walt Disney Studios, Blaine Gibson would go home at night and sculpt, which had been a favorite hobby of his since childhood. Then, in 1954, Walt Disney happened to see one of Blaine's art exhibits, which featured several animal sculptures, and recruited him to work on special projects for his new theme park, Disneyland. In the beginning, Blaine divided his time between sculpting and animating for the Company, until 1961, when he transferred to the design and development division to supervise the newly-created sculpture department, full-time. Ultimately, Blaine went on to make a name for himself in 3-D animation, creating hundreds of sculptures from which Audio-Animatronics figures and bronzes were produced for exhibits in the 1964-65 New York World's Fair and Disney theme parks around the world. Among his credits, Blaine contributed to such attractions as Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion, and Enchanted Tiki Room. He also sculpted all 41 U.S. Presidents, including Bill Clinton, for the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World. Born February 11, 1918, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, Blaine attended Colorado University, but left school to join The Walt Disney Studios in 1939. While working as an in between artist and assistant animator, he took evening classes in sculpture at Pasadena City College and studied with a private instructor. Among his animation credits are "Fantasia," "Bambi," "Song of the South," "Alice in Wonderland,' "Peter Pan," "Sleeping Beauty," and "101 Dalmatians."After nearly 45 years with The Walt Disney Company, Blaine retired in 1983. He has, however, continued to consult on such projects as The Great Movie Ride at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. In 1993, the same year he was named a Disney Legend, Blaine created a life-size bronze of Walt and Mickey Mouse standing hand in hand. The statue, called "Partners," is located at the Central Hub in Disneyland. I will be listing more Disney Collectibles, so please view my other listings! We are a full scale auction/estate liquidation company and always have antiques and collectibles listed so please view our other auctions. Shipping is always combined when possible. Thank You and Happy Bidding! 
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