The Three Caballeros on the Mexican Riviera
Promotional commemorative print/lithograph on paper board • Disney Fine Art / Disney Cruise Line creative team
Style & Movement
Contemporary Animation Art / Disneyana
Medium & Technique
Commercial offset lithography with digital animation cell-style rendering
Creation Period
January 2011
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 8 x 10 inches; landscape format printed within a larger commemorative folder
Subject Description
Features Panchito Pistoles, José Carioca, and Donald Duck (The Three Caballeros) along with the Aracuan Bird. The characters are depicted in a festive scene on a cruise ship deck overlooking the Mexican coastline and a rock formation resembling Cabo San Lucas.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; slight surface wear consistent with souvenir ephemera
Estimated Market Value
$25.00 - $65.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$30.00 - $50.00 USD
Provenance History
Original souvenir from the Disney Cruise Line 'Mexican Riviera Cruise' dated January 23-30, 2011
Art Historical Significance
A modern piece of commercial Disneyana ephemeral art that references the 1944 film 'The Three Caballeros,' significant for its role in the 'Good Neighbor' policy during WWII.
Notable Features
Includes specific event typography: 'MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE JANUARY 23-30, 2011' and the Disney Cruise Line logo
Condition Issues
Minor edge wear at the fold; possible minor scuffing on the semi-gloss surface and light corner softening
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free sleeve; keep away from direct UV light to prevent fading of the commercial inks