Disney Heroines Series (Cinderella, Alice, Peter Pan/Wendy, Lady, Sleeping Beauty)
Original drawing, mixed media on paper • Anonymous amateur artist; likely juvenile or folk art 'Fan Art'
Style & Movement
Contemporary Cartoon/Pop Art; amateur illustration
Medium & Technique
Ballpoint pen (black ink) for outlines with colored pencil or crayon fills; hand-lettered titles on paper cards
Creation Period
Contemporary, late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Five individual small rectangular cards, roughly bookmark or business card size, displayed in two landscape rows
Subject Description
Five stylized busts of female characters inspired by Disney films. The figures feature simplified facial features (dots for eyes, curved lines for mouths and noses) paired with recognizable motifs: a crown for Cinderella, a bow for Alice, and historically inspired costumes.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good/Fair; visible smudging, creases, and irregular cutting suggests a non-professional archival environment
Estimated Market Value
Nominal / Sentimental value ($0 - $10 USD)
Auction Estimate
Not applicable for professional fine art auctions; negligible commercial value
Provenance History
Private collection (likely domestic/family setting); no formal ownership history or exhibition record
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'Fan Art' phenomenon and the influence of mass media/Walt Disney iconography on individual creative expression and childhood development
Notable Features
Includes handwritten titles at the bottom of each card, notably mislabeling 'Peter Pan' (suggesting the artist is naming the film source rather than the specific character, Wendy)
Condition Issues
Visible graphite/ink smudging in the 'Cinderella' card; uneven edges from hand-cutting; possible fading from light exposure; surface dirt
Conservation Recommendations
Acid-free mounting and UV-protective glazing if preservation is desired for sentimental reasons; store in a dry environment