The Jungle Book Boxed Art Portfolio Signed by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston 4 Serigraphs and 14 Lithographs
Edition Size: 500
Produced By: Walt Disney Animation Art
Limited Edition Boxed Art Portfolio
Size: 14" x 17.5" inches (unframed)
Release Date: 1992
The Jungle Book Limited Edition Boxed Portfolio is numbered 413 out of 500 sets worldwide, and has been sold out for over two decades.
This large boxed portfolio is beautifully presented with 4 specially signed Serigraph Prints by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston as well as 14 Lithographs.
In 1992, Walt Disney Art Program released this lavish, limited edition clamshell-boxed set of 14 lithographs and four Fine Art Serigraphs on beautiful archival rough edge paper, printed on Louisiana 100% rag paper.
This large boxed set collection is beautifully presented with 14 lithographically printed images of artwork from the film, with each print measuring 12.5" x 16" inches overall and comes in a card stock sleeve that describes what is depicted in the imagery.
This special edition set includes a collection of 4 serigraph prints, each measuring 12.5" x 17" inches, featuring artwork commemorating the film by Disney Legends Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston.
This is a complete set including the oversized COA and green fabric wrapped box. The overall set measures 14" x 17.5" inches and is almost 2" inches thick.
Two Serigraphs were created from original Frank Thomas drawings and signed by Frank Thomas:
1) Mowgli Meets King Louie- Drawing in pencil and marker
2) Kaa and Mowgli - Drawing in pencil and marker
Two Serigraphs were created from original Ollie Johnston drawings and signed by Ollie Johnston:
1) Bagheera Watches Mowgli and Baloo Float Away - Drawing in pencil and marker
2) Baloo Starts to Sing "The Bare Necessities" - Drawing in pencil and marker
Serigraphs from this set have sold individually for $300-$500.
All of the Lithographs in this boxed set are hand numbered 199/500.
The lithographs were created using original concept art from the Disney Archives. Each lithograph is encased in its own envelope which explains the scene. They are printed on Mohawk Superfine 80-lb. cover in four-color process and duotone. The prints are faithful reproductions of the original art selected from the Disney Archives.
1) Fallen Baloo signed by Ollie Johnston
2) KAA and Shere Khan
3) Inspection of the Elephant Brigade
4) A Young Maiden of India signed by Ollie Johnston
5) Baloo from Bit Player to Star
6) Wolves at Council Rock
7) The Sparring Match
8) Rhythm and Dancing in the Ancient City
9) A Eulogy for Baloo,
10) Shere Khan the Tiger
11) Mowgli Travels through the Jungle with Bagheera
12) KAA and Mowgli (Story Sketches)
13) An Open Spot in the Jungle (Colour studies)
14) The Towers of the Ancient City Rising Above the Jungle ( Inspirational sketch).
It is rare to find these sets fully intact and in such amazing overall condition. The box is issued with the official Disney Studio certificate of authenticity.