With our wide network of collectors, selling your animation art and production cels for stellar prices has never been easier than with RR Auction.
Our dedicated, twice a year animation auctions have been a growing and record breaking segment at the intersection of art and culture. We have the buyers willing to pay top dollar, now we just need high end early Disney artworks to satisfy demand. Everyone knows the classic characters, making production art accessible to collectors young and old. The investor class has also taken an interest in recent years—concept paintings by the likes of legendary Disney artists Eyvind Earle and Mary Blair present an enormous value. They are more recognizable than most works by the old masters, but remain attainable at auction.
One such example of this is this vibrant Eyvind Earle concept storyboard painting from Sleeping Beauty. Widely regarded as Disney’s most beautiful animated film, this original concept art depicts Sleeping Beauty’s castle surrounded by a lush countryside landscape. Earle’s sweeping signature is also visible in the painting’s bottom right corner. This piece realized $43,179 in July 2020, a fitting price for a piece from one of Disney’s greatest artists.
One of Disney’s enduring masterpieces, Fantasia features one of Mickey Mouse’s most iconic appearances as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This film has been referenced countless times in films like 2010’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and live shows like Disney’s Fantasmic. This gorgeous production cel and production background from the original film features Mickey in his recognizable red robes and blue hat in front of a beautiful starry background. For $54,879, this magical piece of movie history has cemented itself as one of our most stunning Disney offerings.
RR Auction has also offered a wide selection of Charles Schulz comic strips, including this original 1995 Peanuts daily comic strip. Schulz is well known for his famous Peanuts characters, and this strip includes three of his most recognizable ones – Charlie Brown, Linus, and Snoopy – leisurely chatting under a tree. This comic in particular is extremely valuable due to the fact that Schulz hardly used the panoramic format displayed on this comic strip.
RR Auction is committed to offering high-quality, authentic original animation art for sale. We feature a small section of animation and comic art each month, and host two larger animation art auctions each year. We are always on the hunt for Disney animation cels, production drawings, concept artwork, and storyboards. Even a Walt Disney autograph on a slip of paper commands a large premium at auction.
We’re always seeking new animation consignments, so if you have anything you’d like to sell give us a call at 800-937-3880 or submit your lots below.
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