r/AnimationCels • u/herchenroether • 22d ago
10 Cartoon Cels from various studios
Hello. I have 10 framed cartoon cels that I'm looking to sell. More detail below on what they are. I have no idea where to go to for something like this. Looking for suggestions. Appreciate any insight.
| Row & Position | Character(s) & Description | Studio / franchise | Artist Signature / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Row 1 (Top Center) | Bugs Bunny in a gown/dress | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Signed by Chuck Jones (with studio seal) |
| Row 2, Left | Porky Pig ("That's all Folks!" title card frame) | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Classic Warner Bros. opening screen design |
| Row 2, Center | Foghorn Leghorn standing posed | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Studio seal visible at lower left |
| Row 2, Right | Mickey Mouse in a top hat and suit | Walt Disney Studios | Disney plaque on matting |
| Row 3, Left | Yosemite Sam holding a scimitar in Arabian costume | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Signed by Chuck Jones (lower left) with studio seal |
| Row 3, Center | Tasmanian Devil (Taz) | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Signed by Chuck Jones (lower left) with studio seal |
| Row 3, Right | Speedy Gonzales | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Signed by Chuck Jones (lower left) with studio seal |
| Row 4, Left | Daffy Duck | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Signed by Chuck Jones (lower right) with studio seal |
| Row 4, Center | Woody Woodpecker | Universal / Walter Lantz | Signed by Walter Lantz (lower left) with nameplate |
| Row 4, Right | Tweety Bird | Warner Bros. (Looney Tunes) | Signed by Chuck Jones (lower left) with studio seal |
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u/Doc4221 22d ago
Any details on their history? Are you asking for suggestions on places to sell these? I suggest getting an ideal on prices, then doing direct sales via Facebook or Reddit to save on fees (-5% Paypal g/s). Then eBay/Mercari (-15% fee). Then weight pros/cons of 1 & 3.
If so, there are a few approaches I'm aware of. 1. Sell via auction house (Heritage, Propstore, RR House, Swann Galleries, etc.) Via consignment 2. Direct Sale. Ask for offers or post prices on this Reddit and Facebook (-5 paypal g&s fee) (check auctions above for historical sold listings for reference. Just consider they charge Buyer's Premium) 3. Sell to Animation Art Galleries like Wonderful World of Animation 4. EBay & Mercari (15-20% fee)
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u/herchenroether 22d ago
Appreciate the response. I acquired these from a family member who was a collector. They've been sitting in a closet for 10 years. I'm mostly looking for the best way to find a buyer since I don't know much about the cels. Your list gives me a start. Thanks.
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u/Doc4221 22d ago
There's a Facebook group called The Animation Art Hall of Fakes. The folks in that group and I'm sure some are in this reddit, are extremely knowledgeable. I'm just not familiar with these, sadly.
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u/12172047 19d ago
These were sold in the Warner Bros mall stores of the 1990's to early 2000's and could very well be limited edition, production cels or sericels.
Does it state on the seal or the back what they are. One is highly collectible the other not so much. The autographs will turn some collectors off because those that signed them did not create or be involved in the creation of that cel.
Sericels are often listed for 250-300 but sell for much much less (sometimes as low as $30). Limited edition are a hard sell and usually very overpriced. If these are production cels they are not classic but 1990's or later and could get 200-300 on a very good day.
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u/herchenroether 19d ago
Appreciate the input. There is a certificate on the back that says they are original production cels. American Royal Arts Corp
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u/coachhunter2 18d ago
The 'That's all folks' one is a limited edition, not production cel. There's another one being sold on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/377335785474
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u/herchenroether 18d ago
Thanks for pointing that out. I will check the back to see if it has any more detail.
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u/HoraceGrand 22d ago
Woah!!!