Original Disney Animators Desk

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Posted by Dale Case
15 years ago
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Description

This was one of the original desk made when Disney moved the studio to Burbank
Category Other
Medium Wood w/metal fittings
Distinguishing marks Disney ID plate
Condition Good
Date Period 1938
Weight 200lb - 300lb
History This was one of the original desk made when Disney moved the studio to Burbank
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caudis 🌱 Newbie 9 years ago

I work with some Disney Animators and they say with the condition of the desk the way it is, its probably worth about $800. They also said that is an In-Betweeners desk. If you're interested in selling it, I am interested in buying it
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garagehero 🌱 Newbie 9 years ago

Yes, probably an inbetweeners desk and most likely designed by noted German architect, KEM Weber. Look at those beautiful Art Moderne lines. Wonderful birch veneer plywood construction. The drawing/disc board looks to be sort of beat, I cant tell if its delaminated or just worn, still, it is what it is, a real humdinger of a Disney studio animation desk. From what I've seen come up at auction, and you dont see these very often anymore, I'd give it an estimate of $3000. But considering its rarity, that estimate might be low. Good luck
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garagehero 🌱 Newbie 9 years ago

Wow, I wish I would have seen that auction. I guess you get lucky sometimes. I am going to keep a close eye on those lamodern auctions. Anyhow, saw a Burbank studio table, one of the big ones, WITH disc, very nice condition, go for $1500 about 8 years ago on Ebay. After that it was a parade of the somewhat inferior but still cool Florida desks and tables, mostly between $800-$1500. The last big one I saw, (by big I mean with shelves on both sides), started out at $1000 and ended up at $6000, but that one was a museum piece. Most of those I've seen average $2500-$5000. These desks I've seen between $1500-$3000, but the last one I saw was in 2011 and that one went for $2200. As I said before, I cannot tell by the photos if the desk is de-lamimated or worn (Probably worn from the animators elbows), so its hard to tell what has to be done to restore it to an aesthetically tolerable condition. I mean, he couldnt go wrong by selling it for $1500. If it was me I'd put it on Sotheby's or better yet, Ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/blogs/stories/disney-animation-its-finest

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