On Wednesday, July 2, Propstore will host its Pop Culture Live Auction, that includes over 430 heaps valued at greater than £750,000 ($975,000). This occasion features a particular assortment of over 100 authentic items of animation art work, from golden age Disney classics to ’90s cult favorites and international icons of anime. The choice consists of manufacturing cels, storyboard and key drawings providing a novel glimpse into the inventive strategy of your favourite movies and TV collection.
“The animation art collection in Propstore’s Pop Culture Live auction is a vibrant celebration of the magic of animation,” mentioned Russ Singler, Propstore’s Animation Art Specialist. “Featuring over 100 exceptional lots from beloved films, TV shows, and anime, the collection includes original hand-painted cels, pencil drawings, key setups, storyboards, and more. From Disney favorites, The Simpsons, Winnie the Pooh, Akira, and beyond, this auction is a treasure trove for fans of all eras and genres looking for their chance to own a genuine piece of animation history.”
Disney followers will discover greater than 65 authentic cels and hand-drawn artworks from a number of the studio’s most beloved and traditionally necessary movies. Highlights embody a superbly rendered cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), showcasing the pioneering rotoscoped animation that introduced the character’s actions to life, and a uncommon The Little Mermaid (1989) cel setup capturing Ariel’s first assembly with Prince Eric , signed by voice actress Jodi Benson and estimated at £3,000 – £6,000 ($3,900 – $7,800).
Also featured are a dynamic flying pose of Peter Pan from the much-loved 1953 movie, a fragile and expressive cel of the Blue Fairy from Pinocchio (1940) and, from Fantasia (1940) two standout items: a mannequin cel of Mickey Mouse in his “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” position (estimated at £2,000 – £4,000 ($2,600 – $5,200) and uncommon pre-release idea artwork of the centaurettes from “The Pastoral Symphony,” estimated at £3,000 – £6,000 ($3,750 – $7,500).
TV animation highlights embody a standout cel and background setup from The Simpsons (1989 -present), depicting Bart cornered by Santa’s Little Helper. Signed by Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart, the lot includes a uncommon hand-painted background on cel, slightly than paper — an uncommon method that provides to its worth and attraction. Estimated at £1,500 – £3,000 ($1,950 – $3,900).
Japanese animation can also be represented within the public sale with a dynamic multi-layered setup from Akira (1988), consisting of two manufacturing cels and matching pencil drawings of the lead character Tetsuo estimated at £500 – £1,000 ($650 – $1,300). As a cornerstone of the anime style, Akira is broadly thought to be one of the influential animated movies of all time.
International animation classics additionally characteristic, together with a multi-layered cel and background setup from the unique Adventures of Tintin collection (1959 – 64), and a manufacturing cel from Danger Mouse, signed by British nationwide treasure David Jason and Cosgrove Hall co-founder Brian Cosgrove.
Additional highlights embody:
- Tarzan (1999) Framed Tarzan Multi-Layer Cel and Backgroundest. £3,000 – £6,000 ($3,900 – $7,800)
- Asterix Conquers America (1994) Asterix in Amerika Panest. £3000 – £6,000 ($3,900 – $7,800)
- The Lion King(1994) Simba Cel. £2,100 – £4,200($2,730 – $5,460)
- Yellow Submarine (1968) Paul McCartney Original Production Animation Cel. £1,500 – £3,000($1,950 – $3,900)
- The Land Before Time (1988) Littlefoot and Rooter Key Production Multi-Layer Cel and Background. £1,000 – £2,000($1,300 – $2,600)
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore Original Production Animation Cel Mash-Up. £700 – £1,400($910 – $1,820)
- Pup on a Picnic (1955) Spike and Tyke Original Camera Layout Pencil Drawing.£600 – £1,200 ($780 – $1,560)
- Mickey’s Service Station (1935)Mickey Mouse and Peg-Leg Pete Original Pan Layout Drawing. £600 – £1,200($780 – $1,560)
- Aladdin (TV Series, 1994-1995) Aladdin and Princess Jasmine Original Production Multi-Layer Animation Cel, Background and Matching Drawings. £400 – £800 ($520 – $1,040)
- Gundam Franchise (1979 – Prestent) Altron Gundam (Shenlong Gundam Upgrade). £300 – £600 ($390 – $780)
In addition to animation artwork, the public sale will embody a variety of music memorabilia, modern artwork, leisure artwork, posters and rather more.
Bidding is now open on-line at propstore.com.
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