Man's Best Friend - Cel with City Street Key Master (Walt Disney, 1952)

1-2025...As an architect, I really love this shot of the city from a classic Disney Short.

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Man's Best Friend Cars Production Cel with City Street Key Master Background (Walt Disney, 1952). "Somewhere, within the crowded confines of the big city, there roams a lonesome man in need of companionship. But for every friendless man, there is always a dog, man's best friend."

Staggering hand-painted Key Master setup, seen right at the beginning of the 1952 short Man's Best Friend at the 0:35 mark, right after the opening credits. Directed by the great Jack Kinney, this hilarious short featured Goofy as George Geef, finding the joys and difficulties of owning a dog.

This lot showcases the impressive 16-field hand-painted and hand-inked production cel of the cars driving through the streets, featured on the absolutely stunning Key Master background. Crafted in gouache on a 16-field background board, this amazing background shows a low-angle view of the high buildings, credited to Dick Anthony (1905 - 1960). Pinholes can be seen on the top corners of the background.