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Item: Disneyland 2002 Haunted Mansion Holiday Framed 3D Paper Sculpture - Limited Edition 11 of 25
Artist: Elizabeth Trent
Elizabeth Trent is famous for taking flat Disney concept art or iconic illustrations and transforming them into intricate, hand-cut multi-dimensional paper pieces. Because the 2002 Haunted Mansion Holiday event heavily featured Eric Robison\'s imagery, Trent used Robison’s original Sandy Claws composition as the foundation for this specialized, ultra-rare Limited Edition of only 25 pieces.
Date: October 2, 2002
Item Specifics:
- Event: Disneyland Haunted Mansion Holiday (October 2002)
- Artist: Elizabeth Trent
- Features: Hand-Signed, Hand-Numbered, Double-Matted, Framed
- Edition: Limited Edition #11 of 25
- Framed Dimensions: 13.5\" x 15.5\"x 1.25\"
\"Jack in Pumpkin Patch,\"was crafted by artist Elizabeth Trent and dated October 2002 (referenced as \"10/02\"). Itwas released as a highly collectible, limited-edition framed presentation commemorating only the second year of Disneyland\'s annual The Nightmare BeforeChristmas holiday takeover of the Haunted Mansion attraction.
Because this exact piece belongs to an ultra-limitededition run of only 25 pieces, this rare 3D paper sculpture is nearly impossible to find within the secondary marketplace.
Key Details:
Protective corners are still stapled to simple black frame;double-matted; numbered and signed by the artist. However, there is noreference to the event (other than the October 2002 reference; and there is noCOA or COV affixed to the reverse of the frame.
This format indicates that the piece is an artist-framedproduction sample or direct artist edition, rather than a standardshelf-ready retail product from Disneyland’s event retail catalog.
During these special Disneyland events, the featuredartists were given a small, personal allocation of their edition run to frame,sign, and distribute independently—often to cast members, event coordinators,or close collectors.
Why It Lacks an Event Label or COA
- The Framing Process: Standard retail pieces meant for the Disney Gallery floor were sent to Disney\'s commercial framers, where uniform backing paper, official event stickers, and COA pouches were applied.
- The Artist Proof/Sample Presentation: However, this particular item piece is housed in a simple utility frame with the protective cardboard corners still stapled on. This is exactly how artists receive their raw work back from local framers or studios before it is prepared for public display. Because it came directly via the artist\'s allocation, it bypassed the commercial Disney warehouse processing where the official labels and COAs were attached.
- Authenticity is Built-In: In the art market, a hand-signed signature (\"Elizabeth Trent\") and hand-written edition notation (\"11/25\") directly on the front matting is considered primary authenticity. It holds more legal and baseline value than a separate piece of paper (such as a COA) that can easily be separated or copied.
Size: Framed presentation measures 13.5\" x15.5\" x 1.25”
Condition: Framed art is in Pristine Studio Condition. The protective shipping / framing corners are still stapled to the frame and it has never been displayed or unsealed; just as presented to the original owners by the artist.
The \"No-COA\" Explanation: Hand-signed and numbered (#11/25) on the front by artist Elizabeth Trent. This piece features the original simple black utility frame and protective corners from the artist\'s allocation/studio production run, meaning it bypassed retail processing and does not feature a park COA stamp on the reverse.
That 1.25\" frame thickness is actually standard andcompletely correct for Elizabeth Trent’s studio-framed pieces from thisspecific era. Her intricate paper sculptures utilize highly precise,micro-layered spacing. This creates stunning depth and beautiful shadow playwithout needing a massive shadowbox frame, allowing it to fit perfectly withina sleek profile.
Artwork Details & Condition:
- Pristine Studio Condition: This piece has been impeccably preserved in dark storage since 2002. The original protective shipping corners are still stapled to the frame. It has never been displayed, altered, or unsealed.
- 3D Paper Sculpture Format: This is a highly collectible dimensional paper sculpture, featuring multiple precisely spaced cut layers that create beautiful shadow depth when viewed from different angles.
- Frame & Matting: Elegantly housed in a simple black frame measuring 13.5\" x 15.5\" with a sleek 1.25\" depth profile that beautifully showcases the sculpture layers without crowding. It features premium double-matting with the handwritten title on the lower right and signature/edition on the left.
Collector\'s Note on Provenance:
Because this piece retains its original utility frame with layered and stapled corners, it represents an untouched artist\'s allocation / production sample.It bypassed Disney\'s standard retail warehouse processing, meaning it does notfeature a retail park sticker or a separate paper COA pouch on the back paper.Its authenticity is entirely anchored by the primary, hand-signed signature andedition number written by Elizabeth Trent directly on the front matting.
The piece will be packed withprofessional-grade cushioning and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with full insurance to ensure itarrives safely to the next owner.
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