DALLAS — It was the rare sequel that outperformed the original. Heritage Auctions‘ four-day Art of Anime and Everything Cool II Animation Art Signature® Auction, which wrapped December 13, realized $2,635,985 to outperform its June predecessor — itself, a multiple record-setter as the world’s first auction highlighting anime. Numerous lots far exceeded their initial estimates in this complete sell-out.
Heritage’s first dedicated anime art auction surpasses $2.1M
DALLAS – The world’s first auction dedicated to the art of anime set multiple world records at Heritage Auctions, June 25-27, as bidders drove sale prices of animation cels from the genre’s most iconic and award-winning films to more than $2.1 million.