Disneyland’s famous “stretching portraits” inside its Haunted Mansion elevator are among the most beloved of the park’s images. Among more than 1,000 rare artifacts, from about 30 collectors nationwide, is an original, hand-painted stretching portrait — our man, sans his pants. The stretching portrait, which came from a Florida collector who acquires only Disney Haunted Mansion memorabilia, is clearly a star of the event and estimated at $30,000 to $40,000. “This is one of the most recognizable things from the park, they have such appeal,” Van Eaton says. You have this huge fan base that spans generations.”The Disneyland Haunted Mansion stretching portrait, full frame.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 17, 2016 16:03 UTC