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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