(Nickelodeon, 1999) Original production cel of SpongeBob SquarePants from ‘Pickles,’ episode 6b from the first season of SpongeBob SquarePants, placed on a master production background from ‘Pizza Delivery,’ episode 5a of the show’s first season, which appears to show SpongeBob in the driver’s seat of a boat. Character image measures 5.5 x 5, with overall dimensions of 14 x 10.5; the full extent of the SpongeBob cel is hidden below the boat overlay cel. In fine condition. An appealing cel and background set-up from the acclaimed first season of SpongeBob SquarePants, the show’s only season to use the traditional cel animation process. Production cels and backgrounds from the ‘golden era’ of SpongeBob remain rare and highly collectible.
