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Conference koolit::disney

Title:The Disneyphile's Disney File
Notice:This Conference can show you The World
Moderator:DONVAN::SCOPA.zko.dec.com::manana::eppes
Created:Thu Feb 23 1989
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:536
Total number of notes:19961

335.0. "Production Animation Cels??" by APACHE::THOMSON (Bob Thomson 264-4325) Mon Jan 25 1993 14:24

	I've been collecting vintage Disney Production
	Animation Cels for a few years, and unfortunately,
	I need to sell some of them (I'm buying a house).  

	The question I have is - what is the best way to 
	sell them?  Should I give them to an art gallery 
	to sell on consignment or give them to an auction 
	to sell.  Has anybody out there done this or know 
	of anybody who has done this?

	Also, is the market still as strong for Animation
	Cels as it was a couple of years ago?

	I'd be interested in hearing from other collectors
	about their experiences with buying and especially
	selling Animation Cels.

Thanks,
Bob
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335.1BUSY::TBUTLERCarpenter Diem - 'Sieze The Tools'Tue Jan 26 1993 09:0010
    	Although I am not a collector, I have heard that animation cells
    are one of the most productive investments in the art world right now.
    With the renewed interest caused by Disney and other studios it only
    seems logical.  There are galleries that only sell animation cells, I
    can think of one in Rockport, but I can't remember the name!  You may
    want to see if there are any associations or anything for cell
    collectors because they would have info on the best ways to sell cells.
    
    
    Tom
335.2try COLLECTIBLES conference?19568::EPPESI'm not making this up, you knowTue Jan 26 1993 18:015
There's a notes file somewhere for collectibles (I think it's called 
COLLECTIBLES) - maybe someone there would know.  Check the 
TURRIS::EASYNET_CONFERENCES notes file for its location...

							-- Nina
335.3The Mouse ClubASABET::MORRISONNow is the time ...Tue Jan 26 1993 22:0910
    There was an article in the Fall 1992 edition of the Disney News
    dealing with Disney Art Editions.  In the article they reference
    Sotheby's and Christie's auction house but do not give any other
    details.  They do give the name of "The Mouse Club" to contact, this
    could be an option.  Their address is:
    
    The Mouse Club
    2056 Cirone Way
    San Jose, CA  95124
    (408) 377-2590
335.4BUSY::TBUTLERCarpenter Diem - 'Sieze The Tools'Wed Jan 27 1993 09:079
    	I would guess that Sotheby's and Christy's would only deal in
    original cells from the films rather than the more common
    reproductions.  These are probably the two most famous auction houses
    in the world.  Now if you've got something that they'd be willing to 
    auction, you could probably buy a whole house selling just one cell!!
    
    
    
    Tom
335.5I found a galleryAPACHE::THOMSONBob Thomson 264-4325Wed Jan 27 1993 14:4619
	It sounds like there are quite a few animation cel 
	collectors out there.  Been getting a lot of mail 
	messages inquiring about my cels...maybe I should 
	open a gallery!

	Someone gave me a pointer to a gallery in North Conway, NH. 
	that carries animation art. I gave them a call, liked 
	what I heard, and decided to put some on consignment there!

	If anyone is interested in the gallery...

		Crane Mill Artworks
		   603-356-5090
		   800-654-4725

	The owner is Ron Crane - he seems like a real nice guy.

Thanks for all the advice!
Bob
335.6MR4DEC::AWILLIAMSBear left. Right, frog...Wed Jan 27 1993 14:528
    Bob,
    
    Could you tell us what cels you have that you're interested in
    selling??  As an animation buff (and hopefully a collector someday),
    I'm curious.
    
    Thanks,
    - Skip
335.7Some of my Disney celsAPACHE::THOMSONBob Thomson 264-4325Thu Jan 28 1993 12:0136
    Animation cel collecting is a lot of fun because it brings back
    fond memories or your favorite characters you had as a child and
    you can say that you own part of that character's life!  They also
    make interesting wall decorations and are quite a conversation piece.
    As other collectors can attest, original cels can be a real challenge 
    to find - which is part of the fun!

    I've been collecting for a few years and consider myself still in 
    collecting mode (just on hold until I get my house!).  I am partial 
    to originals mainly because, in my opinion, the limited editions have 
    now gotten out of control.  Every studio seems to be very busy pumping 
    them out.  However, sometimes a limited edition is the only way to get 
    a particular character or scene because of the scarcity of originals.

    Below are some of the original production cels I have.  Please do not 
    ask me to list prices.  This conference is not the place for it.  If 
    anyone is interested just send me mail (apache::thomson) and I'll
    be glad to send you more information.

1. Roger Rabbit  - "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"  1988
2. Scrooge McDuck - "Mickey's Christmas Carol"  1983
3. Prince John - "Robin Hood"  1973
4. Sailor Bear - "Bedknobs and Broomsticks"  1971
5. Baloo and King Louie - "Jungle Book"  1967
6. The Pearly Band w/Matching Production Background - "Mary Poppins"  1964
7. Captain Hook - "Peter Pan"  1953
8. Mickey Mouse - "The Simple Things"  1953
9. Mickey Mouse - "Mickey and the Seal"  1948
10. Mickey Mouse - "The Pointer"  1939
11. Donald Duck  1950s
12. Pluto  1950s
13. Donald Duck & Ranger J. Audubon Woodlore  1950s
14. Donald, Jose, & Panchito - "The Three Caballeros"  1945
15. Bambi  1942
16. Pinocchio  1940
17. Snow White  - "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"  1937