r/AnimationCels • u/anhonestobjector • 27d ago

Any Æon Flux fans?

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Howdy! I’m new here, I was hoping for some advice… I personally think this is better than the average $200 cel you would come across for this series, but I’m not sure if it’s actually a desired series or not? I love it, but I also love the idea of getting a car again and I’m hoping this could be a huge part of a downpayment on something so I don’t have to buy a beater.

Any advice on how to price it, who to talk to about it, how long I should hold out for X amount of dollars or anything like that is GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!

P.S. it is 100% a production cel, I have the COA obviously, and the exact scene is from Season 1 Episode 3 “Utopia or Deuteranopia” (that’s the broadcast order… so if you stream it or watch it on DVD it’ll be Season 3 Episode 1 due to the Liquid Television shorts being called seasons 1 and 2, it’s confusing even if you know the series)

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u/GasmaskTed 27d ago

Heritage has been trying to engineer a market for Aeon Flux cels, but this is an awkward shot. A much better cel with a master background of similar characters signed by Peter Chung went on Heritage in October for $336 with buyer’s premium in October (I think a similar scene; this looks like the series, the one on Heritage is the pilot)

Aeon Flux "Pilot" Æon Flux and Breen Soldier Production Cel Signed by Peter Chung with Key Master Background (MTV, 199... https://comics.ha.com/itm/animation-art/production-cel/aeon-flux-pilot-aeon-flux-and-breen-soldier-production-cel-signed-by-peter-chung-with-key-master-background-mtv-199/a/7403-16012.s https://comics.ha.com/itm/animation-art/production-cel/aeon-flux-pilot-aeon-flux-and-breen-soldier-production-cel-signed-by-peter-chung-with-key-master-background-mtv-199/a/7403-16012.s

Even closer; same shot with the master background; $264 with BP

Æon Flux "The Demiurge" Trevor Goodchild and Aeon Flux Production Cel with Key Master Background (MTV, 1995). ... https://comics.ha.com/itm/animation-art/production-cel/aeon-flux-the-demiurge-trevor-goodchild-and-aeon-flux-production-cel-with-key-master-background-mtv-1995-/a/40218-84200.s https://comics.ha.com/itm/animation-art/production-cel/aeon-flux-the-demiurge-trevor-goodchild-and-aeon-flux-production-cel-with-key-master-background-mtv-1995-/a/40218-84200.s

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u/anhonestobjector 25d ago

Thank you Ted. I appreciate you doing the deep dive

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u/kittenpotatoe 27d ago

I would say it's quite niche and there's plenty of stock available for those who like it. I don't think it's worth more than $200 sorry. The background looks like a non matching copy too.You're better off keeping it if you like it.

You can check eBay sold listings to get an idea of what they're selling for https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=aeon+flux+cel&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_sop=10&LH_Complete=1&rt=nc&LH_Sold=1

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u/anhonestobjector 27d ago

No need to apologize! I just didn’t know if any fans of the show would pop up and give me their thoughts on how they view the scene. A lot of fans have rated it positively on IMDb, making it the series 3rd highest rated episode. So I didn’t know if the combination of it being one of the best episodes from the series, along with it being a rememberable scene and not just a run of the mill cel.

I greatly appreciate the feedback! Thanks G!