Animated bidding expected for Sept. 27 auction of 1930s-1990s animation cels

Circa-1990s The Magic of Disney limited-edition The Little Mermaid cel, estimated at $250-$300
Circa-1990s The Magic of Disney limited-edition The Little Mermaid cel, estimated at $250-$300

Circa-1990s The Magic of Disney limited-edition The Little Mermaid cel, estimated at $250-$300

NEW YORK – There are many ways to own a tangible piece of your childhood. One of the most satisfying forms is animation cels, whether they were made for an actual animated film or show or were a later-made limited edition release. On Tuesday, September 27, starting at 1 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Animation Cels 1930s-1990s, consisting of exactly that – animation cels from the era when every animated production had to be drawn by hand. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Cartoon faves share the screen in April 14 auction of animation cels

Production cel setup from Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book,’ est. $2,500-$3,000
Production cel setup from Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book,’ est. $2,500-$3,000
Production cel setup from Disney’s ‘The Jungle Book,’ est. $2,500-$3,000

NEW YORK – On Thursday, April 14, starting at 7 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will conduct a sale titled Animation Cels, 1930s-1990s. It boasts 88 lots of animation cels, lithographs and original drawings featuring cartoon characters that brought delight to you, your children and perhaps even your grandchildren. Represented are works that reference Disney classics such as Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, 101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp, Fantasia, The Adventures of Chip and Dale, Pinocchio, Peter Pan, The Jungle Book and Cinderella; and other cherished animated movies such as The Secret of Nimh, Who Framed Roger Rabbit?, and Cool World. Also on offer are cels from television productions such as The Jetsons, The Flintstones, Beavis and Butthead, Peanuts specials, Looney Tunes, Ren and Stimpy, Angry Beavers, Aeon Flux, The Real Ghostbusters, Rugrats and The Pink Panther. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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Animation cels from classic productions featured in Jan. 23 auction

Original production cel from ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ est. $2,000-$2,500
Original production cel from ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ est. $2,000-$2,500
Original production cel from ‘Lady and the Tramp,’ est. $2,000-$2,500

NEW YORK – On Sunday, January 23, starting at 6 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will present a sale titled Animation Cels 1930s-1990s, which will feature 120 lots of original production cels as well as limited-edition cels, drawings, wire sculptures and other relevant items. The lineup is guaranteed to have you reliving part of your childhood, or that of your children or grandchildren.

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Sept. 2 New York auction yields bounty of original animation cels

Original animation cel depicting Cruella DeVille from Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations,’ est. $2,500-$3,000
Original animation cel depicting Cruella DeVille from Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations,’ est. $2,500-$3,000
Original animation cel depicting Cruella DeVille from Disney’s ‘101 Dalmations,’ est. $2,500-$3,000

NEW YORK – Regardless of whether your childhood was good or bad or something in between, cartoons were part of it. The thrill of collecting original animation cels is holding a piece of your childhood in your hands and displaying it in a place of honor. Thousands of drawings comprise the animated shows and movies created between 1930 and the 1990s, and it is entirely possible for you to literally own a piece of your favorite one.

On September 2, starting at 4 pm Eastern time, Jasper52 will host an auction titled Animation Cels 1930s-1990s. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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