14 best entertainment collectible animation cels

Entertainment collectible animation cels are highly sought-after items among collectors and enthusiasts in the realm of entertainment and fine art. These cels are associated with the world of animation and represent a unique and valuable form of collectible art. Here's what you need to know about animation cels:

  1. Definition: Animation cels are transparent sheets made of celluloid or, more commonly today, acetate. They are used in traditional hand-drawn animation to create individual frames of characters and objects. Each cel contains a single frame of the animation.

  2. Collectible Value: Animation cels have significant collectible value because they are original pieces of artwork used in the production of animated films and television shows. They offer a tangible connection to the creative process behind beloved animated works.

  3. Production Process: During the animation production process, artists would paint characters and objects on these cels, layering them over painted backgrounds. When photographed in sequence, these cels created the illusion of motion. Each cel represents a specific frame of the animation.

  4. Historical Significance: Animation cels provide a glimpse into the history of animation and the techniques used in early animation studios like Walt Disney Studios and Warner Bros. Studios. Collectors value cels from iconic animated classics.

  5. Characters and Franchises: Animation cels feature characters from a wide range of animated films and TV series.Collectors often seek cels from well-known franchises like Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," Warner Bros.' "Looney Tunes," and many others.

  6. Condition and Rarity: The condition of an animation cel is crucial to its value. Cels that are in pristine condition with vibrant colors and minimal damage are more valuable. Rarity also plays a significant role, with cels from earlier animations often being scarcer and more sought after.

  7. Authentication: Due to the potential for reproductions and fakes, authentication is essential when purchasing animation cels. Expert appraisers and authentication services can verify the authenticity of cels and their connection to specific animations.

  8. Framing and Display: Animation cels are often framed and displayed in collectors' homes. Proper framing and conservation techniques are used to protect the cels from damage and deterioration over time.

  9. Auction and Sales: Animation cels are frequently sold at auctions, specialized animation collectibles stores, and online marketplaces. High-profile auctions can fetch substantial prices for rare and iconic cels.

  10. Popularity and Nostalgia: Animation cels hold a special place in the hearts of many collectors who grew up with animated classics. The nostalgia associated with these cels contributes to their enduring popularity.

In summary, entertainment collectible animation cels are prized items among collectors and fans of animation. They offer a tangible link to the history of animation and beloved characters from iconic films and television shows. Due to their rarity and historical significance, animation cels continue to be highly sought-after collectibles in the world of entertainment and fine art.

Below you can find our editor's choice of the best entertainment collectible animation cels on the market
  

Mickey Mouse and Pluto Golfing - Canine Caddy - Lobby Card Publicity Still - Walt Disney

Disney

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This is a Studio lobby card publicity still. It was used to promote the cartoon short being shown in the theater. Often seen behind a glass window near the box office window, these publicity stills are very affordable mementos of the cartoon. Created at the studio as an 8 x 10 inch glossy, they have been individually matted to 16 x 14 inches and each is ready to frame.

  • Vintage lobby card publicity still
  • Custom matted for your convenience
  • Very affordable collectors' items.
  • Popular with Animation and Cartoon fans.
  • Disney Memorabilia. Great Gift Item.

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Question: Does it come framed
Answer: Hi. The description and the details for this item state that the publicity still is triple matted to a final size of 14 x 16 inches. It is ready for framing, but this offer is not for framed art. We try to be very specific about this in the item details. We do offer custom framing for an additional price, however. Thanks for your inquiry.

NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS JACK Framed Movie Film Cell Display Collectible Memorabilia Complements Poster Book Theater

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These great memorabilia pieces are mounted using only archival quality materials and framed in classic black 6" x 8" frames. The entire piece is sealed both front and back with plexiglass and/or glass. The archival quality double matting is bevel cut around the film cell area allowing for easy viewing of the featured film cell. Each piece will contain only the best film cells per the title. Each piece comes complete with a Certificate of Authenticity sealed inside of the reverse. Each piece comes complete with an attached wall hanger. Each piece is packaged and shipped with great care. Disclaimer: Each FILM CELL is unique/different, if only slightly. The item you receive will not include the EXACT filmcell as in the example image. Frame Styles Vary.

  • C.O.A Sealed inside on back of framed item
  • Double matted and sealed both front and back with plexiglass
  • Framed 35mm Film Cell Display
  • Classic Style Frames with attached wall hanger.
  • 6" x 8" in size

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Question: Is this an authentic certified item
Answer: Yes it is their is a COA attached to the back

Fantasia" Lobby Card Publicity Still - Walt Disney Mickey Mouse as the Sorcerer's Apprentice

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This is a Studio lobby card publicity still. It was used to promote the cartoon short being shown in the theater. Often seen behind a glass window near the box office window, these publicity stills are very affordable mementos of the cartoon. Created at the studio as an 8 x 10 inch glossy, they have been individually matted to 16 x 14 inches and each is ready to frame.

  • Vintage lobby card publicity still
  • Custom triple-matted for your convenience
  • Very affordable collectors' items.
  • Popular with Animation and Cartoon fans.
  • Disney Memorabilia. Great Gift Item.

Peanuts Cel Snoopy Flying Ace Signed Charles M Schulz Rare Animation Art Cell

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This is a "Extremely Rare" *Sold-Out/No Longer Available* Low Limited Edition Cel number 41/99 from Charles M. Schulz.... "FLYING ACE" Signed and numbered by CHARLES M SCHULZ... Featuring Snoopy. A much loved Rare PEANUTS Cel (1978 United Feature Syndicate) "Is that the Flying Ace crashing the party"? This Hand Painted Limited Edition Cel was created by the late Charles M Schulz and the artists at his studio. Each hand inked limited edition cel is hand painted individually numbered with a certificate of authenticity and features the signature of Charles M Schulz. *For the true Peanuts Collector...This piece was displayed at some animation shows. Comes Framed and matted measures 13" x 11"... in good condition with COA. shows off well.

  • Peanuts Snoopy Cel
  • Signed Charles M Schulz
  • Charlie Brown Animation Cel

TREASURE ISLAND Original Hand PAINTED CEL and Hand Drawing 3

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Measuring approx. 13 x 10 1/2 inches. See image for complete condition. White Background not included, just used for images. Great collector’s item, interior decorators item, child’s room addition and more. We can combine shipping with multiple orders.

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disney cel beauty and the beast on the terrace rare animation art cell

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"Very Rare"*SOLD-OUT/NO LONGER AVAILABLE* Low Limited Edition number 353/500 of Disney's Beauty And The Beast called... "ON THE TERRACE" Featuring Belle and The Beast. Comes Professionally Framed with Disney's Original Certificate Of Authenticity "COA".... Movie released 1991 Cel released 1992 Cel size is approx. 11"x16". Frame size is approx. 24 1/2"x 20". This Hand Painted Limited Edition Cel. Created is *Simply Spectacular*!!! ****This is a very hard Disney piece to find

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Jetsons Hanna Barbera Sericel Cel That Means I Love You Animation Edition Cell

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This is a "Very Rare" *SOLD-OUT/NO LONGER AVAILABLE* Limited Edition Sericel Cel of 2500 Hanna Barbera's "The Jetsons" titled... "That Means I Love You " Featuring the entire Family ...George, Jane, Judy, Elroy, Astro. *Released in 1997* A Jerry Eisenberg design. Comes unframed in good condition. Measures 12" x 10" Bonus, Hanna Barbera Promo Card, measures 6" x 8" Sold as-is, please refer to photos.

  • Hanna Barbera Sericel Cel Jetsons

Chuck Jones Classic Feed the Kitty artwork of Marc Anthony and Kitty - Ltd Print Matted to 8" x 10"

Warner Bros.

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Chuck jones has captured the essence of his 1952 film, "Feed the Kitty" with this great art. Limited run custom matted print created to advertise the image.

  • Great classic image from a classic Chuck Jones cartoon.
  • Fantastic Warner Bros. animated character artwork.
  • Very affordable mini print ready to frame.
  • Offered by Gremlin Fine Arts. One of the oldest Animation Art Sellers in the world.
  • Custom Matted to 8 x 10 inches.

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Question: What are dimensions of the print
Answer: As the post indicates, this print is custom matted to 8 x 10 inches. The print itself is approximately 4 x 6 inches.

Pepe le Pew in"The Cat's Bah" Studio Lobby Card Publicity Still Custom Framed

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This is a Studio lobby card publicity still. It was used to promote the cartoon short being shown in the theater. Often seen behind a glass window near the box office window, these publicity stills are very affordable mementos of the cartoon. Created at the studio as an 8 x 10 inch glossy, they have been individually matted to 16 x 14 inches and Custom framed in a black frame.

  • Vintage lobby card publicity still
  • Custom matted and framed for your convenience
  • Very affordable collectors' items.
  • Popular with Animation and Cartoon fans.
  • Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity

Peanuts Original Production Cel Charlie Brown All Stars Signed Bill Melendez

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This is an original hand-painted production cel of manager Charlie Brown and his All Stars: Linus, Lucy, This incomparable cel with three full-body characters is on a Master production background painted by the official background artist for Peanuts animation, Dean Spille The cel and background work magnificently together and in terms of Charlie Brown All Stars, this is one of the best setups we have ever seen. Framed with Plexiglas for a size of 17" x 19" . The piece condition is Very Good. Framed and matted is sold as-is. This Hand Painted Original Production Cel was created by the late Bill Melendez and the artists at his studio. Each hand inked cel is hand painted cel bears the Peanuts Film Gallery seal of authenticity. ****Signed on the matt by Bill Melendez**** *for the true Peanuts/Melendez Collector...This piece was displayed at some animation shows. Originally Aired in 1966. Comes Professionally Framed and matted measures 17" x 19"... in good condition. shows off well.

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  • Peanuts Charlie Brown Animation Art Cel
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Watership Down 1978 Production Animation Cel with Linda Jones Seal and Coa 71-2 Multiple Rabbits

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A gorgeous cel. "Watership Down" by Richard Adams was published in 1972. It was originally turned down by many of the big London publishers before a smaller press took it on. The movie was release in 1978 to general acclaim. It's a nice interpretation of a large novel - something often difficult to do. The cel measures 12.5" x 10.5" and comes complete with a Linda Jones seal and COA. The Charles Scott Gallery is a Linda Jones Enterprise Preferred Gallery, so your artwork is direct from the company started by Chuck and his daughter and will come with a LJE COA. NOTE: if this is after 4/2021, please contact us to make sure this is still available before purchasing. SHIPPING COST INCLUDES SHIPPING AND INSURANCE! WD78-071-2

  • WATERSHIP DOWN 1978 Original Production Animation Art Cel based on the novel by Richard Adams
  • Based on the novel by Richard Adams
  • Complete with a Linda Jones Seal and COA! Direct from Chuck Jones/Linda Jones Enterprises
  • If it is after 4/1/2021 please contact us to check if this is still available.
  • The cel measures 12.5" x 10.5"

Warner Bros Animation Cel Daffy Duck Wile E Coyote The Lawyer Signed Chuck Jones

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A "Very Rare" Low Limited Edition *SOLD-OUT/NO LONGER AVAILABLE* Cel number 452/500 of Warner Brothers and Chuck Jones... "THE LAWYER" Featuring "Daffy Duck , and Wile E Coyote " . Comes framed and matted , Hand Signed by Chuck Jones in good condition. *Rare Edition of only 500 *Released in 1991. Measures Framed 21.5" x 18.5" ****A very collectible piece *.****

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Freakazoid 1995-1997 Production Master Setup Matching Animation Cel and Background from Warner Brothers Bruce Timm acme 35

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Freakazoid was one of the cartoons that was part of the 1990's animation renaissance. Co-created by Bruce Timm, is has become a huge cult hit over the years. And animation art from Freakazoid is rare and hard to come by. This is a VERY RARE Master Setup - that means this is all the original artwork that appears under the camera in the cartoon - you can actually freeze the frame and see this setup. Why so rare? Because imagine how many cels used this original background - and THIS is the pairing that gets that single hand-painted background! The background also has a WB stamp on the back. The cel has a Warner Brothers Seal and the setup comes with a Clampett/Warner Brothers COA (note that they now no longer include the episode name on their COA's). Cel measures approx 10.5" x 12.5" and the background is approximately 10" x 14.5". SHIPPING COST INCLUDES PRIORITY SHIPPING AND INSURANCE!

  • FREAKAZOID! Original Production Animation Cel AND MATCHING Original Production Background
  • From the 1995-1997 Steven Spielberg, Bruce Timm and Warner Brothers cartoon, Freakazoid
  • Includes Warner Brothers Seal and COA!
  • Cel measures approx 10.5" x 12.5" and the background is approximately 10" x 14.5".

Disney Cinderella Cel Cinderella's Magic Night Rare Animation Art Extremely Rare Edition Cell

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A "Super Rare"*SOLD-OUT/NO LONGER AVAILABLE* Low Limited Edition number 67/400 of Disney's Cinderella called... "CINDERELLA'S MAGIC NIGHT" Comes framed and matted by Disney with the Disney's COA....In good condition. ****This is a very hard Disney piece to find....Frame measure 40" x 20 1/2" each. Cel are 39" x11"

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