Flora, Fauna and Merryweather. I’ve grouped these three fairies together as they are all part of Walt Disneys, Sleeping Beauty. They are based on the good fairies appearing in the original French fairy tale and various retellings. Like their fairy tale counterparts, Flora, Fauna and Merryweather appear at baby Aurora’s christening to present their gifts to the newborn Princess Aurora. Their wings are very small. They use their magical powers to help both Princess Aurora and Prince Phillip. Reference: Wikipedia
A celluloid of the fairies from Sleeping Beauty Walt Disney Studios, 1959. Gouache on trimmed celluloid, applied to an Eyvind Earle watercolor production pan background of the royal throne room, matted and framed. The three fairies, Merryweather, Flora, and Fauna, fly through the royal throne room. Overall: 38 x 25 x 2 in; Within mat: 12 x 27 in
Sold for US$ 17,500 (£ 13,667) inc. premium at Bonhams in 2017
Walt Disney Studios Sleeping Beauty, 1959 Princess Aurora; King Hubert; King Stefan; Merryweather; Flora; and Squirrel,six cels, all gouache on full celluloid, unframed Image — Princess Aurora: 10×4½in. (25.3×11.4cm.); King Stefan: 8×3¼in. (20.3×8.2cm.); King Hubert: 5½x4½in. (13.9×11.3cm.); Merryweather: 4¼x4in. (10.7×10.2cm.); Flora: 6¼x5in. (15.8×12.6cm.); Squirrel: 2¾x2½in. (7×6.3cm.) Sight — all: 12½x15½in. (31.7×39.3cm.) (6)
Sold for GBP 822 at Christies in 2002
(Walt Disney Studios, 1959) Original production cel featuring Flora and Merryweather from Sleeping Beauty, portraying two of Princess Aurora’s fairy godmothers making her celebratory dress. Image measures 8.5 x 5.5, with a mat opening of 9.25 x 6.25. Mat dimensions are 12 x 9. Reverse of the backing bears a gold label stating that it is an original hand-painted celluloid actually used in a Walt Disney production, and was released exclusively by the Art Corner at Disneyland. In fine condition.
Sold for $477 at RR Auction in 2018
