Seller Story
Marcia Earlene Fertig, Cincinnati, OH
Strong-willed, creative, adventurous, and charming, Marcia Earlene Fertig had a groundbreaking career in Hollywood animation for more than forty years. After a childhood in Colorado, Florida, and California, Marcia enrolled in college in Glendale during WWII. While there, she talked her way into an all-male pilot training program. After its completion, she was recruited by Jacqueline Cochran to join the Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPS), and went to Sweetwater, Texas for training. During that time, she asked Walt Disney, an acquaintance from California, to design a logo for the squadron. He wound up coming down to Sweetwater to film the WASPS at work.
When she completed training, Marcia returned to Glendale and applied to Disney studios for a job in animation, armed with her portfolio of drawings from college. Refusing to take no for an answer, she talked her way into a team that at the time was comprised almost exclusively of men. Over her years at Disney, she worked in the Paint and Color, Background, and In Between departments. Marcia went on to work at Warner Brothers, Hanna Barbera, MGM, and Filmnation.
In 1987, she and her sixth husband, Ellis, moved to Cincinnati, where she retired, while Ellis helped his son with new businesseses. The pair adjusted to life after Hollywood: Marcia became an active member of the Cincinnati Art Club, and continued to do freelance animation until Ellis passed away in 2003. Throughout her life, she retained her love of glamour and fine things, from jewelry and dolls, to art, sculpture, mink coats and Asian chests.
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14K 0.38 CT Diamond Solitaire Necklace
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Hermès Early Issue "Skyros" Silk Twill Scarf 90
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William Shatner Signed "Star Trek" Print
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14K Pearl Drop Earrings
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Waterford "Prentiss" Crystal Candlesticks With Rectangular Waterford Clock
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P. Fioritto Floral Oil Painting, 2012
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Christian Dior Navy Trotter Jacquard Zip Pouch
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Czech Barolac Style Frosted Glass Vase with Cherub and Grapes Motif
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Walter Stomps Abstract Geometric Acrylic Painting "Galactic Border No. 1"
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Farmside Amish Parcel-Ebonized and Elm Queen Bed Frame
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Mike Trout, Nolan Ryan, and More Graded Baseball Cards, 1990s-2010s
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Grey Iron Casting Co. "Queen" Cast Iron Miniature Reproduction Toy Stove
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7'1 x 10'9 Hand-Knotted Persian Tabriz Area Rug
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Mahogany-Stained X-Back Armchair, Manner of Barbara Barry
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Chanel Faux Pearl Rope Length Necklace
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Don Hatfield Serigraph "The Sailboat," Late 20th Century
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Francine Wrap Shirt in Leather and Paolo Santini Leather Shirt with Siena Skirt
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N. Ming Stylized Oil Portrait, 21st Century
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Death NYC Pop Art Graphic Print of Mickey Mouse, 2022
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Fendi Zucca Logo Pattern Umbrella
Did she have an affinity for Asian art?
She loved Asia – especially China. She thought Chinese culture was the most sophisticated; the epitome of art and culture. Many of the pieces here are from her travels. Her husband gave her a plane ticket to visit Asia in 1975 and they went to Hong Kong, South Korea, and Japan.
She seemed to have quite an affinity for turquoise!
She loved pawn or vintage turquoise, and she often bought pieces from a trading post a roadside stand.
Why so many cowboy boots?
I don’t know! She did used to wear a long denim skirt and cowboy boots. And when she found shoes she liked, she bought them in every color.