Terrytoons: Dinosaur Fight Terrytoons, Inc mid to late 20th century Terrytoons Sold on Behalf of the University of South Florida Libraries Museum Charles Mahan Collection of Original Animation Cels

Description: Terrytoons: Dinosaur Fight Terrytoons, Inc mid to late 20th century Terrytoons Sold on Behalf of the University of South Florida Libraries Museum Charles Mahan Collection of Original Animation Cels, possibly from Who’s Who in the Jungle. A painted animation cel with painted background depicted two dinosaurs biting each other while fighting as two other characters, Sourpuss the cat and Gandy Goose, look on. The piece is hosted by a painted paper background from an unknown production. Painted animation cel and painted background. Marked at lower left "Copyright Terrytoons Inc". Marked at lower right "D 7A" and marked at lower left "use 4C" with binder holes at top. Marked "Sc 7" at top center.

Provenance: The Property of the University of South Florida’s Prestigious Charles Mahan Collection. Dr. Mahan was recently interviewed by The New York Times regarding his extensive political cartoon collection also donated to the University of South Florida. The sale of these works will benefit the ongoing USF Foundation collection mission. Winning bidder will receive a Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork.

Approx. Dimensions or Size: Cel measures 10x12" and Background measures 11 3/4 x 13"

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Cons./Inv. Code: The present lot is inventory image reference number M50-00182 in the USF Charles Mahan Collection, one of over two hundred lots that will be continuously added to this sale and the December 8th sale online catalogues on a daily basis between today and the days of sale. Please check our listings regularly during the coming days for many exciting discoveries.
Condition: Excellent. Tape adhesive residue and tape at perimeter of piece. Additionally, The state of preservation of the hand painted cel drawings that are many decades old is quite exceptional. In a few examples additional notations have been made in the description section of the catalogue text for significant issues and in most cases those elements are visible in the detail images, however the condition sensitive collector is encouraged to contact our sale expert for additional lot details in advance of the auction date.

Excellent. Tape adhesive residue and tape at perimeter of piece. Additionally, The state of preservation of the hand painted cel drawings that are many decades old is quite exceptional. In a few examples additional notations have been made in the description section of the catalogue text for significant issues and in most cases those elements are visible in the detail images, however the condition sensitive collector is encouraged to contact our sale expert for additional lot details in advance of the auction date.