10 Most Expensive and Extravagant Disney Paintings and Artwork

10 Most Expensive and Extravagant Disney Paintings and Artwork

We all know that anything Disney can often become rather expensive. Fans will go out of their way to purchase things that they adore, even if it can cost them a pretty penny. While there are somewhat expensive pieces of Disney merch, there are other items that could be compared to the cost of a car or even a house. Since Disney has been around so long and is something that fans adore, some of the rare items and collectibles can become insanely expensive.

While there are many different items such as Disney props or even some amazing collectibles, there are also some pricey pieces of artwork. Some of these paintings or images are official from Disney, while others are by artists who are rather popular. While fans can certainly find gorgeous pieces of art that won’t completely break the bank, there are some pieces that are so pricey it can be somewhat shocking. Keep in mind this list excludes anything by Walt himself, as though pieces are in their own realm and can become even pricier than this list below.

Pirates of the Caribbean Concept Art

The animator and engineer Marc Davis created several pieces of concept art for rides like Pirates of the Caribbean. Many of the concept art became locked away and is not sold to the public, but one of these was in fact sold at auction for $70,000.

Tomorrowland Concept Art

Another original piece of concept art that was sold to a gallery, went for just under $55,000. Since most of the concept artwork is not normally sold off, it makes it an extremely valuable piece which usually ends up selling to galleries who want to display the uniqueness. Who wouldn’t want to be able to view something that is actually a true piece of Disney history?

Peter Max Mickey Mouse Version III

This amazing piece can sell for around $10,000 depending on the edition. A colorful and vibrant artist, the amazing detail brings to life a wilder side of Disney while maintaining the magic. A rare and valuable piece, this Mickey definitely would bring vibrancy and life to any room.

Pinocchio Limited Edition

Of course anything limited edition by a desired artist is going to rise in price over time. This rare limited edition piece of Pinocchio art by Thomas Kinkade is certainly a hard to find painting. It can sell for thousands of dollars and is currently listed online for around $10,000. He is certainly one of the most well-known artists who creates absolutely phenomenal Disney pieces. Any fan who can afford one of his paintings would be truly pleased to hang this on their wall.

Slices of Disney Life

This Stephen Fishwick original sells for around $10,000 making it a truly expensive and incredible Disney painting. The bright colors draw in your attention and leave you staring at the infamous Mouse that started it all, along with his friends Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy somewhere within the slices of the painting.

Rapunzel Trevor Carlton

This incredible and limited piece of original artwork by Trevor Carlton sells for around $6,000 but the price will likely continue to increase over time. This piece is colorful and incredibly unique, and would be perfect for any Tangled fans out there.

The Little Mermaid- Jewel Edition

A piece by Thomas Kinkade, this limited edition piece of artwork features Ariel and her love Eric, as well as her family in the background. This piece is sold for around $5,000 depending on the size since there are smaller options available. This incredible painting actually included hand applied “jewel dust” applied throughout the painting the create a highlighting effect. These Jewel Edition paintings can become rather pricey, especially since they are limited edition. They have that extra bit of effort and work put into them, making these pieces both incredibly unique and absolutely breathtaking.

Tinkerbelle by Trevor Carlton

Another amazing and popular Disney artist, this Tinkerbelle on canvas by Trevor Carlton can sell for upwards of $5,000. Being that it is fairly limited and he is such a well-known artist, this painting is certainly not an easy one to get your hands on. Of course it is not an inexpensive option, but beautiful art like this is meant to be admired and will bring you joy for a long time to come.

Ursula

This incredible Ursula painting by Stephen Fishwick features the sea witch along with her eel sidekicks. It is an incredible piece that can sell for almost $4,000 and is clearly worth every penny. For any fans of Disney villains out there, this is certainly something to be admired.

Beauty and the Beast “Falling in Love”

This original artwork by Thomas Kinkade is an incredible and expensive painting. It features Belle and the Beast, along with various other characters such as Lumiere and Cogsworth. This amazing and detailed piece often sells for close to $1,000. For any fan of Beauty and the Beast this is a truly incredible piece, but of course there is another painting by Thomas Kinkade that features Belle and the Beast in a jewel edition which can sell for around $5,000.
Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder, but let’s face it pretty much any Disney fan would be fascinated with these enchanting pieces of artwork. You might not have the extra expendable cash to purchase one of the beauties, but if you do your home will certainly become a more magical place. These paintings are definitely pricey and valuable items, but they are also rather stunning. Anything worth having is going to be difficult to obtain, but for some of us it is just nice to enjoy them on our computer screen and admire the incredible talent it takes to create such phenomenal pieces of artwork.