LADY AND THE TRAMP (1955) Lady and Tramp Oversize Original Production Photostat Model Sheets

A remarkable pair of original oversized Disney character model sheets for Tramp and Lady from Lady and the Tramp (Production 2079), portraying both characters in a wide range of expressions, attitudes, and movement studies during development.

The Tramp sheet concentrates on personality through head and upper body work. His expressions move through easy confidence, guarded alertness, mild suspicion, and relaxed charm. The ear positions shift, the eyes narrow or open, and the mouth line changes from grin to thoughtful pause. Small changes in muzzle angle and brow line give him that streetwise, observant quality that defines the character. A few standing poses look at weight and stance, but most of the attention is on how his face carries thought and reaction.

Lady's sheet covers a broader emotional range. She appears running, turning, sitting, reacting, and holding quieter, more reflective expressions. Her head shapes remain consistent, but the eye direction, mouth line, and ear placement shift to convey uncertainty, delight, concern, or curiosity. The body studies show her movement with the long ears flowing behind, reinforcing her gentle, sheltered nature in contrast to Tramp's streetwise ease.

Both sheets are clearly working studio material. Line is clean and direct, built for clarity and repeatability by the animation team. The variety of poses across each page forms a performance library rather than a single "ideal" drawing, allowing animators to maintain character integrity while still finding nuance in acting.

Production 2079 places these sheets in the development of one of Disney's most character-driven features. Much of the film's emotional pull comes from the contrast between Lady's refinement and Tramp's easy independence, and sheets like these sit at the foundation of that balance. Surviving large-scale model sheets of this type, especially in matched character pairs, are seldom encountered.

A strong set of studio development pieces that show how two of Disney's most enduring leads were defined through expression, posture, and subtle acting choices long before they moved on screen.

Estimate: $1,200 - 2,400

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