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.
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Portmeiron "The Holly & the Ivy" Ceramic Dinner Plates
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian Rococo Revival Carved Wood Armchair, Early 20th Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Victorian 9K 0.10 CT Diamond Sunburst Converter Brooch
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Landscape Oil Painting, 2023
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
10K Heart Bead Necklace
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
C. Nuhring & Bro. Converted Fire Extinguisher Table Lamp
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Oscar de la Renta Coated Houndstooth Chenille Spread Collar Jacket
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
José M. Lima Floral Still Life Oil Painting, 2022
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Art Deco Style Pink and White Slag Glass Pendant Light
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Contemporary Slipcovered Chair-and-a-Half with Throw Pillows
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Yamaha RX-V465 AV Receiver with Teac and Acoustic Audio Speakers
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Blue Sky Porcelain By Sara Lund Studios Figural Ceramic Vase
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Blenko Glass Vase with Viking and Other Glass Bowls
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
18K 1.02 CT Fancy Blue Diamond Solitaire Ring
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Leif Janek Abstract Acrylic Painting, 21st Century
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Stainless Steel Ohio State Signet Ring with Diamonds
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Halftone of Women's CHS Champs Team
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Bronze Sculpture of Bamiléké, Cameroon, Building with Figures
EBTH Cincinnati - Blue Ash
Jack Meanwell Expressionist Oil Pastel Drawing
EBTH Columbus - Hilliard
Contemporary Chrome Finished Table Lamp
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.
