Lot #717

Figaro gag production cel set-up and hand-painted Courvoisier background from Pinocchio

Description

Rare gag cel set-up from Pinocchio, Figaro with a plate of Cleo on a Courvoisier background

(Walt Disney Studios, 1940) Very unusual original gag production cel set-up of Figaro from Pinocchio, showing Geppetto's pet kitten wearing a handkerchief and sitting in a high chair, his arms folded in displeasure at the sight of his meal: Cleo the goldfish on a piece of toast. The cel has been trimmed and applied to a hand-painted background from a 'Cleo and Figaro' set-up as prepared by Disney/Courvoisier Galleries. Image measures 5 x 3.75, with a mat opening of 10.5 x 7.75. Archivally double-matted and framed to an overall size of 22 x 19.5. In fine condition.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts, Ft. Animation
• Dates: #637 - Ended June 15, 2022