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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