MARCH 22-23
What’s up, Doc?
The first catalog auction of 2025 is finally here, and it’s a big one!
Van Eaton Galleries proudly presents the Bob Clampett Collection. Over 950 lots from one of the greatest animators of all time are available for you to bid on and take home!
We are extremely grateful to the Clampett family for allowing us to share Bob’s wonderful collection with you. As a longtime fan of Bob Clampett and his work, it means a lot to me to have this honor and to be able to curate these incredible pieces of animation and pop culture history. I can honestly say there are few collections this vast and historic that I have had the pleasure of exploring.
I’d like to extend a special thank you to Rob Clampett, who has gone above and beyond as a creative partner on this auction. From providing valuable insight to answering our enthusiastic staff’s many questions, Rob has been a gracious and patient educator. His father was truly a creative genius, and thanks to Rob we have an even better understanding of the depths of Bob’s ingenuity.
We feel this catalog tells the story of Bob’s incredible life through his artwork and the treasures he left behind. We hope you get to know this animation pioneer on a more personal note through this auction catalog. Our looney team worked tirelessly to prepare this auction for you all, and I thank them from the bottom of my heart.
Enjoy the Bob Clampett Collection. I know I certainly do!
Your pal,
Mike Van Eaton
INTRODUCTION
Part of what makes mankind great is our creativity. Every incredible thought that we have is an act of creation, a work of art. For most people, the appreciation of that power is lost as we get older. Pablo Picasso summed it up brilliantly: “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” It takes a brilliant mind with extraordinary willpower and a curious spirit to not only embrace their inner artist, but to become one of the all-time greats. This catalog chronicles one such remarkable individual: Bob Clampett.
Robert E. Clampett was one of the pioneering animator-directors at Warner Bros. from 1931 to 1946. He next mastered puppetry, as from 1949 to 1955 Clampett’s studio had one live weekly and three daily puppet shows televised live, one of which, “Time For Beany,” won the Emmy Award for Best Children’s Show three times in 1950, 1951, and 1953. Beany and Cecil returned to television in 1962 as one of the earliest cartoon series on TV. A family man, Bob co-wrote music for the show with his wife Sody, who came up with the opening theme song’s signature sign-off, “And now here’s Beany and Cecil in a Bob Clampett cartooooooon!”
That’s not all, folks. Clampett designed the first Mickey Mouse doll for Walt Disney when he was still a teenager. He even developed a John Carter of Mars animated film with legendary author Edgar Rice Burroughs, though nervous theatrical exhibitors balked at what would have been a game-changing project in cinema. Bob Clampett was both successful and ahead of his time, cementing himself as one of the greatest creative geniuses ever.
As an avid animation fan and lifelong collector, the size and scope of Clampett’s collection is simply staggering. Characters he had a hand in creating, including Bugs, Daffy, Porky, Tweety, and Beany and Cecil were loved by a generation of fans in the 20th century and remain beloved in the 21st century, all well-represented in this auction. Join us as we take a journey through the visionary mind and legendary
THE EARLY YEARS
Robert Clampett was born May 8th, 1913, in San Diego California. Before his birth, his mother, Joan, had a strong intuition that her son would become a cartoonist. She envisioned him as a political cartoonist, a very successful line of work at the time when daily newspapers were the primary news source. However, even she couldn’t imagine the influential cartoonist her son would eventually become. Young Bob and his family moved to Los Angeles, where they lived two doors down from Charlie Chaplin. His father played handball with Harold Lloyd at a downtown athletic club, and young Bob later became a close friend of Lloyd’s. During his teenage years, his work was often published in the Junior Times section of the Los Angeles Times. Impressed by Clampett’s talent, King Features, owned by William Randolph Hearst, offered him a “cartoonist’s contract” starting at $75 a week. This marked the beginning of Bob Clampett’s legendary professional career.
1. Robert Clampett’s “Cartoons” 1926 Original Report. (Clampett, 1926) Clampett’s career path was clear from a very early age. In this five-page school report, 13-year-old Robert Clampett talks about the popularity of comic strips and political cartoons of the day, as well as the emergence of the animated cartoon. Illustrated with original drawings by Clampett as well as clippings of well-known newspaper strips, the report showcases his artistic talent as well as his passion for the medium. The five typewritten pages (with two inked illustrations) are bound in an 11” x 12” folder with a hand-inked cover illustration by Clampett. At almost 100 years old, the report is in good condition overall, with creasing in the cover and a few pages loose in the folder. $800 - $1,000
2. A “Pathe News” 1925 Original Clampett Comic Strip. (Clampett, 1925) An impressive “Pathe News” comic strip drawn by 12-year-old Robert Clampett. The artwork clearly illustrates the influence of comic artists such as George McManus, Bud Fisher, and Pat Sullivan on Clampett. The final panel mentions “The Junior Times” comic sheet referring to the young folks section of the Los Angeles Times that would publish Clampett’s work as well as other young artists. Interestingly, the strip mentions “Gramatky” referring to Hardie Gramatky, also published by the Times and who would later gain fame as a Disney animator and children’s book author. Measuring 14” x 5.5” the three-panel inked strip is in good condition with staining from age, a center crease from folding, and a 2” vertical cut in the last panel. $800 - $1,000
3. An Original 1926 “Our Gang” Visual Diary by Clampett. (Clampett, 1926) In 1926 Clampett’s father arranged for and took his 13-year-old son to visit the set of “Our Gang” during production of “The Fourth Alarm.” When he returned home, Clampett created this “drawn diary” of the day. Throughout his life, he would continue to create visual diaries of his daily adventures documenting his career as an artist and animator. Measuring 17.5” x 12” the artwork is in good condition with some staining from age, creasing, and two 2.5” tears at the bottom left and upper right. Overall, the piece presents very well. $800 - $1,000
4. “O’ Home-ward Bound” 1927-28 Original Clampett Comic. (Clampett, 1927-1928) As with any good political cartoonist, 14-year-old Bob Clampett kept up with current events. In this comic, Clampett celebrates the success of the United States “Rum Fleet” in deterring the illegal liquor trade from Europe, to the delight of non-drinkers (dries) and the frustration of drinkers (wets). The reverse has a note in Clampett’s handwriting stating that the idea was given to him by his mother. Measuring 12.5” x 12.5”, the artwork is in good condition with light staining and creases as well as a 2.5” tear on the right side of Uncle Sam. Overall the artwork presents well. $800 - $1,000
5. A 1928 Heavyweight Boxing Original Clampett Comic. (Clampett, 1928) In the late 1920s, sports comics were very popular in the newspaper, and a 15-year-old Bob Clampett was sure to try his hand at it. In this comic, Clampett lampoons the boxing match where Gene Tunney - a former Shakespearean lecturer at Yale who was unpopular among sports fans for his unexciting brawling styleeasily defended his heavyweight title from Tom Heeney’s challenge. Measuring 14” x 12” with an image size of 12” x 9”, the artwork is in very good condition with very light creasing and staining from age. $800 - $1,000
6. “Uncle Sam Limbers Up at Amsterdam” 1928 Original Comic. (Clampett, 1928) The Summer Olympics of 1928 were held in Amsterdam and 15-year-old Bob Clampett was sure to take note of it in this tongue-in-cheek single-panel comic. Measuring 17” x 13” with an image size of 13” x 9.5” the artwork is in very good condition with only light staining from age. $800 - $1,000
7. “Hands Across the Sea” 1928 Clampett Original Comic. (Clampett, 1928) The 1928 Summer Olympic Games ended with the United States leading all nations with 56 medals. A 15-year-old Bob Clampett immortalized the event in this beautifully rendered single-paneled comic. Measuring 12” x 10.5” with an image size of 10” x 8” the artwork is in good condition with a vertical crease on the left side. $800 - $1,000
8. Bob Clampett’s 1927 High School Yearbook. (Clampett, 1927) Bob Clampett’s personal copy of his 1927 Glendale Union High School Yearbook. As a freshman, Clampett was just establishing himself as an artist, and this book contains a single panel drawn by him. Measuring 8” x 11”, the embossed cover features Clampett’s name at the lower right. The book is in very good condition with expected wear from age. $100 - $200
10. Bob Clampett’s 1929 High School Yearbook. (Clampett, 1929) Bob Clampett’s personal copy of his 1929 Glendale Union High School Yearbook. As a junior and a well-established artist at the school, several pages of his artwork appear in the book. Measuring 10.75” x 8”, the book is in very good condition with expected wear from age. $200 - $400
9. Bob Clampett’s 1928 High School Yearbook. (Clampett, 1928) Bob Clampett’s personal copy of his 1928 Glendale Union High School Yearbook. As a sophomore, Clampett’s artistic talents began to be noticed, and several pages of his artwork appear in the book, including an original drawing of a student on the front page signed by Clampett. Measuring 10.75” x 8”, the book is in very good condition with expected wear from age. $200 - $400
11. Bob Clampett’s 1930 High School Yearbook. (Clampett, 1930) In his senior year of High School, Clampett moved to Herbert Hoover High School in Glendale. This personal copy of his Senior yearbook features several comics drawn by him. Clampett would leave school before graduation to begin working with his father’s girlfriend, Charlotte Clark, as he pursued a career in animation. Measuring 10.75” x 8”, the book is in very good condition with only expected wear from age. $200 - $400
12. “Deep Sea Doings” 1930 Original Clampett Comic. (Clampett, 1930) This original comic was created by Clampett at age seventeen during his senior year of High School. It is clear that his style has begun to change as he is influenced by early animation and a new breed of comic artists. Measuring 14.5”x10”, the artwork is in very good condition with only light wear from age. The reverse features an unfinished boxing themed drawing. Clampett was a sports and boxing fan all his life and many of his drawings feature sport themes. $800 - $1,000
INFLUENCES
As a budding artist, Clampett was significantly influenced by the comedic stars of his time, along with actors, comedians, newspaper cartoonists, and popular political cartoonists from that era. Absorbing newspaper comics, books, and other varied forms of entertainment would prove invaluable as he developed his own style of art and humor. In his personal collection, Clampett kept many of the early books and artwork that shaped him into the artist and animation director that he would become.
13. An Original Gertie the Dinosaur Production Drawing. (McCay, 1914) Although Bob Clampett was only a year old when Winsor McCay’s “Gertie the Dinosaur” came to life, its impact on generations of animators including Clampett cannot be understated. Created by McCay in 1914 and integrated into his Vaudeville act and later released as a silent film, it is considered the first animated cartoon to feature a set character with a defined personality. The film was a commercial success and made Gertie a cultural icon of the time. It demonstrated that animation could entertain and engage audiences beyond simple novelty, paving the way for animation as a legitimate art form and encouraging other studios to produce animated shorts. The success of “Gertie the Dinosaur” encouraged experimentation and innovation in animation techniques, sparking the development of the industry as we know it today. Each drawing of the production was drawn on rice paper with the background inked onto each piece and Gertie animated into the scene. The drawings were then mounted on board and photographed one at a time to create the short.
This image appears as Gertie takes her final bow at the end of the vaudeville show. Bob Clampett received it directly from another early animation pioneer, Paul Terry, right after the Animation Conference at the Montreal Expo in 1967. Terry, best known for creating Mighty Mouse and producing over 1,300 Terrytoons cartoons, inscribed the back “This is an original by Winsor McCay. With all good wishes to Bob Clampett from Paul Terry, Aug. 24 1967.” The drawing is in very good condition, considering its age, with the rice paper measuring 6.75” x 8.5” mounted to a 7.25” x 8.5” display board. The drawing has very faint discoloration from age mainly towards the top, slight spotting, six spots of discoloration at the top and bottom edge from mounting, seven tiny ink spots to the right of Gertie’s face, and a 0.75” V-shaped tear near the right edge that does not affect the image. $4,000 - $6,000
14. An Oh Skin-nay! The Days of Real Sport Book. (Briggs, 1913) Clare Briggs was a popular newspaper cartoonist in the early 1900s with several popular strips that ran until his death in 1930. Although Oh Skin-nay! The Days of Real Sport was published the same year that Clampett was born, it is obvious that Briggs’ artistic style influenced the young artist, and this book became an important part of his own private collection. Measuring 12” x 9”, the book is in very good condition with expected discoloration and staining from age and use. Stamped “Property of Bob Clampett” on interior pages. $100 - $200
16. A The Cartoonist’s Art by Cory Book. (J. Campbell Cory, 1920) A rare The Cartoonist’s Art book by American Newspaper Cartoonist John Benjamin Cory, that was likely a valuable tool for the young Bob Clampett as he learned the basics of cartooning. Measuring 10” x 12”, the book is in good condition with some staining and discoloration to the cover and slight separation to the binding. Stamped “Property of Bob Clampett” on interior pages. $100 - $200
15. An Oh Man by Briggs Hardcover Book. (Briggs, 1919) Bob Clampett was clearly a fan of cartoonist Clare Briggs, which is evident in the early drawings that Clampett made during his teens. Published in 1919, Oh Man by Briggs showcases Briggs’ comics about the everyday man. Measuring 12.5” x 9” the book is in good overall condition, however, the pages are separating from the hardcover. Stamped “Property Of Bob Clampett” on interior pages. $100 - $200
17. A Tack’s Cartoon Tips for the Aspiring Cartoonist Book. (B. Knight, 1923) A must-have for any aspiring cartoonist, this “how-to” booklet by cartoonist Benjamin “Tack” Knight was likely a valuable tool for the young Bob Clampett. With 12 illustrated plates on everything from facial expressions to footwear, this 8” x 5.5” booklet covers the basics of cartooning. Published in 1923, Tack would later create the extremely popular “Little Folks” comic strip. The book is in good condition with wear from age and use throughout. Stamped “property of Bob Clampett” on the cover, the first page contains an early “Bob Clampett” signature. $100 - $200
18. Bob Clampett’s Personal Mutt and Jeff Big Book. (Fisher, 1926) Bud Fisher, a sports cartoonist with the San Francisco Chronicle, created the Mutt and Jeff Comic Strip in 1907. The wildly successful strip was syndicated nationwide until 1983. Fischer’s drawing style and humor heavily influenced 13-year-old Bob Clampett and this Mutt and Jeff Big Book was an important part of his personal collection his entire life. The 10” x 10” book has a hand-written “owned by Robt. Clampett” at the bottom right side of the cover (written by a very young Clampett) as well as stamps on the inside “property of Bob Clampett” that were added much later. The book is in very good condition with expected wear from use. An excellent example of this book. $100 - $200
20. A Mickey Mouse Story Book Owned by Bob Clampett. (Disney, 1931) The emergence of Mickey Mouse changed the world of animation forever and influenced countless young artists. Clampett’s own experiences at the Disney Studio would also impact his career. This Mickey Mouse Story Book, published in 1931 as Clampett began his work with Harman-Ising Studios, features stories based on early Mickey Mouse shorts. Measuring 6” x 8.5”, the book is in good condition with creasing and expected age throughout. Stamped “Property Of Bob Clampett” on interior pages. $100 - $200
19. A Bringing Up Father Book by George McManus. (McManus, 1931) American Cartoonist George McManus is best known for his “Bringing Up Father” comic strip which he created in 1913 and continued to illustrate until his death in 1954. He was undoubtedly an influence on the young Bob Clampett and this book, published in 1931 contains a series of his strips from 1930. Measuring 10” x 10” the book is in very good condition with some staining to the cover and discoloration from age.
$100 - $200
21. A Bob Clampett-Owned Collection of 38 Funny Pages. (Los Angeles Examiner, 1932-1938) The Comic pages of the Los Angeles Examiner were an important part of young Bob Clampett’s artistic upbringing. Clampett kept these 38 assorted sheets of two double-sided cartoon pages – all published between 1932 and 1938 – in his personal collection. The total 152 pages include classic strips such as Thimble Theater with Popeye, Felix the Cat, and Rube Goldberg, among others. Each page measures 23” x 15” and the collection is in fair to good condition with typical wear and discoloration from age, and some pages with small tears. $100 - $200
CLAMPETT AND DISNEY
The simple act of going to the movies can lead to something extraordinary, even a partnership with one of the most influential people of the 20th century. In November of 1929, the world of animation changed with the release of Walt Disney’s “Steamboat Willie.” Los Angeles seamstress Charlotte Clark, looking for a new doll to produce, asked 17 year-old Bob Clampett if he had any suggestions. Bob Clampett thought that the sensational Mickey Mouse would be perfect but couldn’t find any images of Mickey and had to visit the local movie theater to sketch models of Mickey during “Steamboat Willie.” After having to sit through screenings of the feature, newsreels and the cartoon several times, Clampett finally had his Mickey Mouse art to hand to Clark, who then made history by producing the very first Mickey Mouse doll. Clampett and his father drove to the Disney Studio to show the doll to Walt and Roy. They absolutely loved it and asked Clark to manufacture more dolls for their friends and Studio guests. When a picture of Walt with one of the dolls appeared in the press, demand for the doll went through the roof. Unable to find anyone who could mass-produce the dolls at the same quality, Walt and Roy set up Clark in a small house near the Studio nicknamed the Doll House, and Clampett would come by after high school to assist in manufacturing the dolls by stuffing them with kapok. Clampett recalled his time working for Disney: “Walt Disney himself sometimes came over in an old car to pick up the dolls; I helped him load the dolls in the car. One time his car loaded with Mickeys wouldn’t start, and I pushed while Walt steered.”
22. A Rare Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse Doll. (Charlotte Clark, 1930) A rare Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse Doll. This 18” version of the doll was likely manufactured at the Studio Shop where Bob Clampett worked. The bottom of the doll’s feet are stamped with Walt Disney’s copyright and George Borgefeldt & Co., the distributors for Disney Merchandise at the time. With a velveteen body and oilcloth eyes, the doll is in good condition with a tear to Mickey’s left arm exposing the stuffing and staining from age throughout. It still presents well overall and is a wonderful example of a piece of Disney History. This item does not come from the Bob Clampett Collection. $2,000 - $4,000
23. A Fanchon and Marco “Mickey Mouse Idea” Publicity Photo. (Fanchon & Marco, 1930s) An extremely rare publicity photo for an early 1930s live stage show produced by Fanchon & Marco. The brother and sister duo produced live stage shows called “ideas” to be performed in movie theatres before the showings or between reels. This photo features their “Mickey Mouse Idea” featuring their Sunkist Beauties each carrying a Mickey Mouse Doll (by Charlotte Clark). The photo was intended for press photos and has the Fanchon & Marco stamp on the reverse and a typewritten suggested caption. Measuring 10” x 8” the photo is in good condition with light yellowing from age, a small 1” tear at the top left center, and light creasing throughout. $200 - $400
DISNEY AND CARL STALLING
While at the Disney Studio, Clampett got to know not only Walt Disney and his talented animators, but legendary composer Carl Stalling as well. The two became friends, office neighbors, and later frequent collaborators. Their creative relationship reached its peak doing Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies at Warner Bros., where Clampett synched his animation to Stalling’s music. When Stalling died in 1972, Carl’s wife Gladys gifted Bob personal items from his estate that represented their many decades of working together. Through Stalling’s photos and personal mementos, we get a rare look into the early days of Mickey Mouse and the Disney Studio.
24. An Early Carl Stalling Portrait. (Stalling, 1918-1919)
A photographic portrait of legendary composer Carl Stalling. The prolific animation composer scored cartoons from Disney’s “The Skeleton Dance” to hundreds of Looney Tunes shorts, working closely with Bob Clampett. Taken before 1920, this predates Stalling’s first meeting with Walt Disney, and his work in animation. The photo has “Carl W. Stalling” written on the back, and a small stamp on the front for the photographer, Milton Waid. Measuring 3.75” x 6”, the photo is in good condition with creases, expected toning, and paper loss on the reverse (from mounting). $100 - $200
26. A Madrid Theatre Marquee Photo. (Stalling, 1927) A photo of the Kansas City Madrid Theatre with the marquee billing “Carl Stalling- Organist of Renown.” This photo was taken shortly before Stalling was hired by Disney and moved to California. The 5.5” x 3” photo is in good condition with wear from age and residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. $100 - $200
25. An Early Photo of Carl Stalling Playing the Organ (Stalling, 1918) A photo of Carl Stalling playing the organ in 1918 at the Isis Theatre in Kansas City. Most likely a later copy, the 10” x 8” photo is in good condition with a small tear at the bottom right that does not affect the image, an inscription on the reverse by Stalling or his wife Gladys, and residue from being mounted in a scrapbook. $100 - $200
27. An Early Laugh-O Gram Studio Photo. (Disney, 1920s)
A rare early photo of Ub Iwerks and Hugh Harman in the Kansas City Laugh-O-Grams Studio, where Carl Stalling first teamed up with Walt Disney to create music for Walt’s Laugh-O-Grams when screened at the Isis Theatre. The 4.5” x 2.5” photo is in good condition with pinholes in the corners. $200 - $400
28. An Original Photo of Walt Disney with his Camera. (Disney, 1923) An extremely rare original 1923 photo of Walt Disney. The 2.5” x 4” photo came from the estate of Carl Stalling and features Disney in the yard of his Uncle’s House at 4406 Kingswell Ave in Los Angeles with his Pathe’ Motion Picture Camera. Walt himself inscribed in pencil on the reverse–“Pathe-Camera-1st Used.” The photo is in good condition with some paper residue on the back from a previous mounting in a scrapbook. $1,000 - $2,000
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The 4” x 2.5” photo came from the estate of Carl Stalling and features Disney filming Robert’s dog in the yard of his Uncle’s House at 4406 Kingswell Ave in Los Angeles. The photo is in good condition with some paper residue on the back from a previous mounting in a scrapbook. $1,000 - $2,000
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30. A Photo of Walt and Roy with their Aunt and Uncle inscribed by Walt Disney. (Disney, 1923) An extremely rare early photo of Walt and Roy Disney and their Uncle Robert and Aunt Charlotte. The 4” x 2.5” photo came from the estate of Carl Stalling and features Disney filming Robert’s dog Peggy in the yard of his Uncle’s House at 4406 Kingswell Ave in Los Angeles. The photo is inscribed on the reverse in pencil–“My Aunt, Uncle- ‘Peggy’ the smartest canine in the world, my Br(o) and self” The photo is in good condition with some paper residue on the reverse from a previous mounting in a scrapbook, the residue covers some of the inscription. $1,000 - $2,000
31. A Photo of Roy Disney with His Camera. (Disney, 1923) An extremely rare early photo of Roy Disney. The 2.5” x 4” photo came from the estate of Carl Stalling and features Disney in the yard of his Uncle’s House at 4406 Kingswell Ave in Los Angeles with the Pathe’ Motion Picture Camera he and his brother Walt purchased to start their studio. The photo is in good condition with some paper residue on the back from a previous mounting in a scrapbook. $1,000 - $2,000
32. A Photo of Roy Disney with His Camera. (Disney, 1923) An extremely rare early photo of Roy Disney. The 2.5” x 4” photo came from the estate of Carl Stalling and features Disney in the yard of his Uncle’s House at 4406 Kingswell Ave in Los Angeles with the Pathe’ Motion Picture Camera he and his brother Walt purchased to start their studio. The photo is in good condition with some paper residue on the back from a previous mounting in a scrapbook. $1,000 - $2,000
33. A Rare Photo with Walt, Roy, Ising, Winkler and Gay inscribed by Walt Disney. (Disney, 1923/24) An extremely rare early photo of Walt and Roy Disney with Rudy Ising, George Winkler, and Margie Gay on the lot they filmed the Alice Comedies at 4625 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles. The 4” x 2.5” photo came from the estate of Carl Stalling and is inscribed on the reverse in pencil by Walt Disney. A previous mounting in a scrapbook has removed part of the inscription but readable portions say – “Left to Right-Roy-**** Little Star Margie Gay and myself on the lot-.” A later inscription names the people in the photo. The photo is in good condition with some paper residue on the reverse from a previous mounting in a scrapbook. $1,000 - $2,000
34. An Alice Comedies Exhibitor Program. (Winkler, 1920s) A mid-1920s exhibitor program promoting Walt Disney’s Alice Comedies. The singlesheet fold-out features critics reviews and promotes the series stars Margie Gay and Virginia Davis. Measuring 18” x 12” unfolded, the program is in good condition with several creases from being folded and wear from age. From the estate of Carl Stalling. $100 - $200
35. A 1925 Photo of the Disney Bros. Staff on Kingswell. (Disney, 1925) A rare original photo of the staff at the Kingswell Street headquarters of the Disney Bros. Studio in 1925. Pictured are Rudy Ising, Hugh Harman, Ub Iwerks, Ham Hamilton, Roy Disney, Thurston Harper, and Walker Harman. The 4” x 3” photo is in good condition with some residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. The reverse also has a label with a description and some reproduction instructions. $200 - $400
36. A Photo of the Disney Bros. Staff on Kingswell. (Disney, 1925) A rare original photo of the staff at the Kingswell Street headquarters of the Disney Bros. Studio in 1925. Pictured are Rudy Ising, Hugh Harman, Ub Iwerks, Ham Hamilton, Roy Disney, Thurston Harper, and Walker Harman. The 4” x 3” photo is in good condition with some residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. The photo was sent to Carl Stalling by Walt Disney and was inscribed on the reverse by Disney; however, the inscription was damaged when the photo was removed from the scrapbook. $200 - $400
37. A Photo of the Staff of the Disney Bros. Studio. (Disney, 1925) A rare original photo of the staff of the Disney Bros Studios. Pictured are (left to right) Irene Hamilton, Rudy Ising, Hazelle Linston, Ub Iwerks, Ham Hamilton, Thurston Harper, Walker Harman, Hugh Harman, and Roy Disney. The 4” x 3” photo is in good condition with some residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. The photo was sent to Carl Stalling by Walt Disney, and was inscribed on the reverse by Disney; however, the inscription was damaged when the photo was removed from the scrapbook. $200 - $400
38. Photos of Walt Disney and Staff from the Making of the Alice Comedies. (Disney, 1925-26) A set of three photos of Walt Disney and Studio staff posing with Margie Gay, who starred in 31 Alice Comedies in 1925 and 1926. The most familiar of these photos poses Margie on a stack of books beside Walt, along with Ham Hamilton, Roy Disney, Hugh Harman, Rudy Ising, Ub Iwerks, and Walker Harman. The other two photos include an image of much of the same group posed by a wall outside, and a possibly unique print in which Walt is on the far right laughing broadly. In this image, Roy Disney and Walker Harman are blurred from movement, which is likely why it has not seen usage. Standing between Walker and Rudolf is future Warner Bros. Director Friz Freleng. The prints measure 8” x 10” with the first two in very good condition printed in the 1960s or later. The third print was printed in the 1930s and is in good condition with toning, some spotting on edges, and fading to the bottom right corner of the image. $100 - $200
39. A Rare Walt Disney-Inscribed Honeymoon Photo. (Disney, 1925)
An incredible photo of a 23-year-old Walt Disney on his Honeymoon, taken aboard the Steamship H.F. Alexander out of Seattle. Disney sent this photo to his friend Carl Stalling and it is inscribed on the reverse in Disney’s handwriting, “1925 Honeymoon Seattle H.F. Alexander.”
Measuring 3.5” x 2.5” the original photo is in very good condition with slight curling and residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. $300 - $500
40. A Photo of Walt Disney and his Moon Roadster. (Disney, 1920s) A rare original photo of Walt Disney with his 1926 Moon Roadster. Walt was very fond of this car, however, in 1928 when the studio faced financial troubles, he decided to sell it. The 4.25” x 2.5” photo was given to Stalling by Disney. It is inscribed in pencil on the reverse – “Walt & his Moon – Sold For Payroll.” The photo is in good condition with residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. $300 - $500
41. A Rare Photo of Walt and Lillian with Family. (Disney, 1920s)
A rare original photo of Walt and Lillian Disney with Lillian’s Mother and Sister. The photo was sent to Carl Stalling by Walt Disney and was inscribed on the reverse by Disney. Measuring 4.25” x 2.5” the photo is in very good condition with residue on the reverse and damage to the inscription from being mounted in a scrapbook. $300 - $500
42. A Pair of Photo Booth Photos featuring Walt Disney and Carl Stalling. (1929/1930) An extremely rare pair of photo booth pictures: one shows Carl Stalling with his wife, Gladys, and the other captures Stalling alongside sound man Jack Lowery and, in a rare candid moment, Walt Disney. The photos were most likely taken on a trip to New York for a recording session. Each photo measures 1.5” x 2” and have been mounted on pink construction paper. Both are in good condition with expected wear from age. $200 - $400
43. A Clarence Sinclair Bull Photo of Walt And Lillian (Bull, 1930s) A rare original photo by famed Hollywood Photographer Clarence Sinclair Bull featuring Walt and Lillian Disney and their dog, Sunnee. The photo is embossed at the left bottom and has “Clarence Sinclair Bull Photo – Kindly Credit” stamped on the reverse. Measuring 10.5” x 13.5”, the photo is in very good condition with some edge wear and a light crease at Walt’s shoes. From the estate of Carl Stalling. $300 - $500
45. A Carl Stalling and Disney Orchestra on Stage Photo. (Disney, 1931-34) A very rare publicity photo of Carl Stalling and musicians on the soundstage at Disney’s Hyperion Avenue Studio. Also present is Marcellite Garner, who was the voice of Minnie Mouse throughout the 1930s. The photo measures 10” x 12” with an image size of 7.5” x 9.5” and is in very good condition, with slight adhesive staining typical of film tape of this age. $100 - $200
44. A Rare Photo of Walt Disney in His Office. (Disney, 1930s) A rare original photo of Walt Disney sitting at his desk in the Hyperion Ave. Studio in Los Angeles. The 9.5” x 7.5” photo was probably taken for publicity purposes but this particular copy was retained by composer Carl Stalling and has residue on the reverse from being mounted in a scrapbook. $200 - $400
46. A Carl Stalling Walt Disney Studio Business Card. (Disney, 1920s) A Carl Stalling business card from the Walt Disney Studio at 2719 Hyperion Ave. As a top composer in the golden age of animation, Stalling arranged music for over 20 animated shorts at the Walt Disney Studio, then nearly every Warner Bros. cartoon from 1936 until his retirement in 1958. Measuring 3.5” x 2”, the card is in very good condition with light edge wear and a light spot of discoloration. $500 - $700
47. A Photo of Carl Stalling and Art Turkisher. (MGM, 1934) A photo of composers Carl Stalling and Art Turkisher working on the score to “Jungle Jitters” from Ub Iwerks’ Willie Whopper series of shorts. Measuring 8” x 10”, the black and white glossy photo is in very good condition with light corner wear and paper remnants from a scrapbook to the reverse. $100 - $200
48. Sheet Music for Two Original Songs by Carl Stalling. (Stalling, 1962/1966) Sheet music for the original songs “We’ll Get Along” and “Maybe It’s All For The Best,” with words and music by Carl Stalling, composed after he retired from Warner Brothers. Although both songs are copyrighted, they appear to be unpublished. Also included is a two-page photocopy of a revised version of “To Winter” which has been signed on the reverse by Stalling in ink. Both hand-written in graphite and ink on 12.5” x 9.5” staff paper, the compositions are in fair to very good condition with light edge wear and tear, creases, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
49. A “Minnie’s Yoo Hoo” Handwritten Score Collection. (Stalling, 1929-32) After “Steamboat Willie,” Walt Disney knew he needed a staff composer. He hired his close friend from Kansas City, Carl Stalling, who immediately became responsible for composing music for every Mickey Mouse Short. By 1929, Mickey was an international sensation with the newly formed Mickey Mouse Club gaining over 1 million members worldwide. Stalling composed “Minnie’s Yoo Hoo” for the 1929 Mickey Mouse Cartoon “Mickey’s Follies.” The song was an instant hit, and quickly became the theme song of The Mickey Mouse Club and every Mickey Mouse cartoon starting with “The Jazz Fool” in 1929, through “Mickey’s Steam Roller” in 1934.
This lot contains the only surviving pieces of Stalling’s handwritten music for “Minnie’s Yoo-Hoo.” Included are 10 instrumental parts for the chorus, written in ink. One typewritten vocal sheet of the chorus to “Minnie’s Yoo Hoo” has lyrics that differ slightly from the final song. One sheet contains a partly written musical intro. The piano part for “Singing chorus Minnie’s Yoo Hoo” is handwritten in pencil, along with a two-page part labeled Mickey Trailer, which appears to have been a shorthand reference to the Minnie’s Yoo Hoo animated piece. A single page full score dated April 22, 1932, titled “Mickey Revue Chorus Mickey Theme Song,” is likely the opening for the short “Mickey’s Revue.” A sheet titled “Yoo Hoo Quartet Club Song” includes notations of “Minnie at Piano” and “Goof Laffs.” Also included is the 1930 commercially printed sheet music, the first Disney song to be published. Overall, an amazing collection of some of the most important music in Disney history. Ranging in size from 9.5” x 6” to 9.5” x 12.5” on staff paper, the collection is in good condition with expected wear and a large tear to the two-page Mickey Trailer sheet. This item does not come from the Bob Clampett Collection. $8,000 - $10,000
50. Carl Stalling’s Personal Scrapbook. (Stalling, 1920s-40s) Carl Stalling’s personal scrapbook detailing his early career in Kansas City and with Disney. Containing many important keepsakes from his work with Walt Disney, Ub Iwerks, and Warner Brothers, Stalling gave the scrapbook to his close friend Bob Clampett who kept it intact as a testament to the career of his friend. The 65-page book contains a multitude of newspaper and magazine clippings on important events in Stalling’s career as early as 1927, as well as original drawings and artifacts.
Highlights include:
A 15” x 30.5” fold-out exhibitor ad promoting the first four Mickey Mouse cartoons with a hand-written note by Stalling that reads – “Walt Disney Cartoons – New York 1929 –Carl and Walt went to New York to show these and Carl and Ub made the cartoons but Walt would not give anyone credit on the screen.”
Dozens of 1927 silent movie ads for Kansas City Theatres that note “Carl W. Stalling Organist of Renown” playing the film’s score live. Clippings following the public’s reception of sound films and animation, as well as the explosion of popularity for Mickey Mouse and
A September 13, 1929 newspaper clipping on the personal appearance of Disney, Iwerks, and Stalling at the Dome Theatre in Ocean Park – the location of the first Mickey Mouse Club - for the introduction of “The Mickey Mouse Theme Song” aka “Minnie’s Yoo-Hoo.” With it is an extremely rare 1929 Dome Theatre Mickey Mouse Club button.
Two issues of the Official Bulletin of the Mickey Mouse Club, dated October and November of 1931. Each four-page bulletin is filled with news about Mickey and Club happenings nationwide.
Clippings of ads and articles about very early Mickey Mouse merchandise. Included is the two-page article in Screen Play Secrets with an image of Walt surrounded by Charlotte Clark Mickey dolls that is believed to have
Several articles reacting to the Canadian Film Board’s decision to censor Mickey cartoons that show cow’s udders.
Two of Stalling’s original Disney Studio business cards with the words “Herr” and “Frau Von” hand drawn onto them “Herr” was a nickname that Iwerks had for Stalling.
Several caricatures of Stalling by Warner Bros. animator Bob Givens and Disney animators Charles Philippi, Jack King, with six by close friend Ub Iwerks.
A pair of hand-inked original drawings, one of Mickey Mouse inscribed with “Carl Stalling,” one of Mickey, Horace Horsecollar, and Clarabelle Cow dated 1931, and a printed drawing of Iwerks with his creation Flip the Frog, inscribed by Iwerks to Stalling.
An original poem by Stalling.
A copy of the eulogy for Stalling, written by Bob Clampett and read at his funeral.
This deeply personal artifact, created by a true pioneer in animation and sound production, provides valuable insights into the history of synchronized sound in cartoons, the origins of Mickey Mouse, and the early careers of key figures in the animation industry from the perspective of someone who experienced it firsthand. Measuring 9.5” x 11.5” x 1”, the scrapbook has been well preserved in very good condition, with expected discoloration to newspaper clippings from age, and handling wear throughout. There is virtually no glue staining as typically seen in early scrapbooks. The Mickey Mouse Club Bulletins are slightly longer than the album pages and are in good condition overall, three-hole punched on the spine, with fraying to their right edges. $4,000 - $8,000
52. An Early Disney Studios Photos and Negatives Collection. (Disney, 1920s-40s) A collection of 13 negatives and 24 prints of very early Disney Studio photos. The negatives include images of Walt with Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse dolls, early Laugh-O-Gram images from Kansas City, employees outside the Disney Studio Kingswell storefront, animators at their desks, and an image of the Hyperion Studio complete with the Mickey Mouse sign on the roof. Prints include very early photos of Walt, Rudy Ising, and Ub Iwerks filming the Alice Comedies, clowning in the woods during other early film productions, Walt and Lillian Disney in front of the Kingswell Studio, and more. Measuring from 4” x 5” up to 8” x 10”, the negatives and prints are in very good condition with some typical handling wear throughout. From the estate of Carl Stalling. $200 - $400
51. Carl Stalling’s Conductor’s (Stalling, 1930s) Carl Stalling’s personal conductor’s baton. Stalling, who is best known for composing and orchestrating the scores which defined the soundtrack of Warner Bros. animation, used this baton to conduct the Warner Bros. orchestra throughout his career spanning over 600 cartoons. The baton was gifted to Clampett by Stalling’s widow. Constructed of wood with metal caps and ring and measuring 15.75”, the baton is in very good condition with light scratches
$2,000 - $4,000
53. A Group Photo with Walt Outside the Hyperion Studio. (Disney, 1930s) A rare very early print of a photo taken outside Disney’s Hyperion Studio featuring (standing) Jack King, Ub Iwerks, Walt Disney, Carl Stalling, Burt Gillett, (kneeling) Ben Sharpsteen, Dick Lundy, Merle Gibson, and Norm Ferguson. Measuring 8” x 10”, the print is in very good condition with light toning, and spots of black paper adhered to the back from being kept in an album. $100 - $200
54. An Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Model Sheet. (Disney, 1920s) A rare 1920s Oswald the Rabbit model sheet from Bob Clampett’s personal collection. Model sheets such as these were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. The 8” x 10” photo print is in fair condition with pinholes, discoloration, and heavy toning along the top edge and a slight tear at the top right edge that does not affect the image. $100 - $200
56. A Bob Clampett Drawn Diary Illustration. (Clampett, 1931) An original drawing from Bob Clampett’s “drawn diary” featuring an evening at the movies with his friends. The inscription reads “Huck Finn - That Ol Gang of Mine” and Disney’s “Egyptian Melodies” preview at the Alex – ” Referring to the 1931 Norman Taurog Huckleberry Finn Live-Action feature, Fleischer Studios 1931 Sing-A-Long Short “That Ol Gang of Mine” and Disney’s Mickey Mouse Short ‘Egyptian Melodies ” at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, California. The scene Clampett depicts on the screen is directly from Fleischer’s “That Ol Gang of Mine” which features a very “Mickey Mouse” type character. Drawn on 12” x 9.5” Walt Disney Studios animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light wear from age. $400 - $600
55. An Ub Iwerks Mickey Mouse “Barn Dance” Production Drawing. (Disney, 1929) An exceptional original production drawing by Ub Iwerks of Mickey Mouse from the character’s 4th animated short “The Barn Dance.” With a character image size of 4” x 3.5” on untrimmed 12” x 9.5” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light wear from age. From the collection of Bob Clampett. $700 - $900
57. A Mickey Mouse Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1930s) Although Bob Clampett did not work at the Walt Disney Studios, he was no doubt a fan of the artists there and the characters they created. This drawing of Mickey Mouse was created by Clampett in the early 30s either shortly before he joined the Harman and Ising Studios, or shortly after. With a character image size of 4” x 4.5” on untrimmed 12.5” x 9.5” Walt Disney Studios animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light wear from age. $200 - $400
58. A Bob Clampett “Three Little Pigs” Drawn Diary Illustration. (Clampett, 1933) An original drawing from Bob Clampett’s drawn diary featuring a day at the beach and an evening with friends and colleagues at a screening of Walt Disney’s “Three Little Pigs” at Loew’s State Theater in downtown Los Angeles. The graphite and colored pencil drawing, dated July 10, 1933, measures 9.5” x 12” and is in fine condition, showing light discoloration due to age. $300 - $500
59. A Three Little Pigs Studio Model Sheet. (Disney, 1933) A rare original printed model sheet for the groundbreaking 1933 Silly Symphony short “Three Little Pigs.” Although Clampett had left the Walt Disney Studio he, like other animators was still a fan of their work and would often go to screenings. This model sheet comes from his personal collection and is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” Measuring 12” x 9”, the model sheet is in good condition with some fading and yellowing from age. $200 - $400
60. A Three Little Pigs Studio Model Sheet of the Big Bad Wolf. (Disney, 1933) A rare original printed model sheet of the Big Bad Wolf from the grounbreaking 1933 Disney Short “The Three Little Pigs.” Although Clampett had left the Disney Studio he, like other animators was still a fan of their work and would often go to screenings, etc. This model sheet comes from his personal collection and has his collection stamp on it. Measuring 12”x9”, the modeel sheet is in good condition with some fading and yellowing from age. $200 - $400
62. A 1933 “Three Little Pigs” Book. (Disney, 1933) A Three Little Pigs hardcover book with color illustrations. A handwritten note on the title page reads “Given to Bob Clampett by Carl Stalling’s niece - 1981.” Measuring 8” x 10.25”, the book is overall in very good condition, with typical wear to the cover from age and handling, slight paper loss along spots of the spine, and interior pages in fine condition. $100 - $200
61. A Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Three Little Pigs Original Fan Card. (Disney, 1933) A rare studio fan card featuring the Three Little Pigs with Mickey and Pluto. Printed cards like these were given to guests at the Studio and fans who wrote in. Measuring 9” x 7” the card is in fair condition with creases from being folded and pinholes in the corners. $100 - $200
63. A 1930s Mickey Mouse Production Drawing. (Disney, 1930s) An original production drawing of Mickey Mouse from an unknown mid-1930s short. The image of Mickey measures 4” x 3.25” on untrimmed 5-peg 12” x 10” animation paper. The drawing is in very good condition with only light wear from age. $100 - $200
65. A Mickey Mouse Model Sheet by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1937-38) A Mickey Mouse model sheet hand drawn by Bob Clampett. This sheet very closely matches the official Disney Studio Mickey Mouse model sheet dated July 20, 1937, but signed by Bob Clampett instead of Disney artist Don Towsley. Accurately reproducing model sheets was, at the time, a standard exercise for animators applying to a Studio. Drawn on Disney animation paper, this sheet suggests Clampett may have been exploring the possibility of moving to Disney when he was seeking an opportunity to start directing. Measuring 10” x 12”, the model sheet accomplished in graphite is in very good condition, with light handling wear, and discoloration in two small spots and along the top edge. $400 - $600
64. A Minnie Mouse Model Sheet by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1937-38) A Minnie Mouse model sheet hand drawn by Bob Clampett. This sheet very closely matches the official Disney Studio Minnie Mouse model sheet dated July 20, 1937, but signed by Bob Clampett instead of Disney artist Don Towsley. Accurately reproducing model sheets was, at the time, a standard exercise for animators applying to a Studio. Drawn on Disney animation paper, this sheet suggests Clampett may have been exploring the possibility of moving to Disney when he was seeking an opportunity to start directing. Measuring 10” x 12”, the model sheet accomplished in graphite is in good condition, with light handling wear, discoloration, creasing, small tears in the top edge, and small spots of rust stain in the top text block. $400 - $600
66. A Mickey Mouse Model Sheet Drawn by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1937-38) A Mickey Mouse model sheet hand drawn by Bob Clampett. This sheet very closely matches the official Disney Studio Mickey Mouse model sheet dated July 20, 1937, but signed by Bob Clampett instead of Disney artist Don Towsley. Accurately reproducing model sheets was, at the time, a standard exercise for animators applying to a Studio. Drawn on Disney animation paper, this sheet suggests Clampett may have been exploring the possibility of moving to Disney when he was hoping to start directing. Measuring 10” x 12”, the model sheet accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition, with light handling wear including a faint crease to the upper right corner. $400 - $600
67. Disney Model Sheets for “Clock Cleaners” and “Donald’s Ostrich.” (Disney, 1937) A pair of Studio-produced photostat model sheets for the animated shorts “Donald’s Ostrich” and “Clock Cleaners.” Model sheets were distributed to animators on a film to ensure everyone drew the character consistently. The sheets measure 10” x 12”, and are in very good condition with light wear from handling and age. $200 - $400
68. A “The Moose Hunt” Gag Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1931) A gag drawing by Bob Clampett based on the Mickey Mouse short “The Moose Hunt.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.75” x 12”, the drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear, creasing, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
69. A Pair of Goofy “Clock Cleaners” Production Drawings. (Disney, 1937) A pair of original production drawings of Goofy from the Mickey Mouse series short “Clock Cleaners.” Measuring 10” x 12” with character image sizes ranging from 3.75” x 6” to 4.75” x 5.75”, the graphite drawings are in very good condition with light creases. $400 - $600
70. A Set of 1930s Disney Animated Short Model Sheets. (Disney, 1937-39) A collection of five model sheets from Disney animated sorts released from 1937 to 1939. Included are one sheet each from “Hawaiian Holiday,” “Mickey’s Parrot,” and “Mother Goose Goes Hollywood.” Two model sheets are included from “The Ugly Duckling,” the very last Silly Symphony cartoon. Measuring from 10” x 12” to 10” x 12.5”, the sheets are overall in very good condition with light wear from handling and age. The “Mickey’s Parrot” sheet is on glossy, heavier paper than the others, in good condition with waviness and slight creasing to the left and right sides. $400 - $600
71. Bob Clampett’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Premiere Program. (Disney, 1937) An original program from the world premiere of “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Held at the Carthay Circle Theatre on December 21, 1937, the star-studded event was attended by celebrities and industry professionals including Shirley Temple and Charlie Chaplin. This program belonged to attendee Bob Clampett, who signed the first page in graphite and stamped the interiors of the front and back covers “Property of Bob Clampett.” Measuring 10” x 13”, the program is in good condition with edge wear, spotting, creases, and discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
72. A “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Dye Transfer. (Disney, 1950s) A Disney Studio photographic dye transfer of a scene from “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” Dye transfers such as these were given as gifts to visitors of the Studio and sold through the Art Corner at Disneyland. This transfer was given to Bob Clampett by Walt Disney upon the birth of his son. With an image size of 8” x 10” on 10” x 12” heavy paper, the dye transfer is in good condition with scratches, stains, and discoloration from
73. A Production Drawing from “The Practical Pig.” (Disney, 1939) An original production drawing from the Silly Symphony short “The Practical Pig.” Measuring 10” x 12” with a character image size of 3.75” x 4.5”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $200 - $400
74. A Collection of “The Practical Pig” Model Sheets. (Disney, 1939/1970s-80s) Three photostat model sheets, one original and two later-produced copies, of the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Wolves from the Silly Symphony short “The Practical Pig.” Model sheets such as these were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 10” x 12”, the model sheets are in very good condition with light creases and warping. $200 - $400
75. A “The Practical Pig” Production Drawing. (Disney, 1939) An original production drawing of Fifer and Fiddler Pig from the Silly Symphony short “The Practical Pig.” With a character image size of 5” x 5.5” on 10” x 12” drawing paper, the art is in very good condition with light creases. $200 - $400
76. A “Donald’s Golf Game” Production Drawing. (Disney, 1938) An original production drawing of Donald Duck from “Donald’s Golf Game.” With a character image size of 4.25” x 4.5” on 10” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $200 - $400
78. A Pair of Donald and Nephews Original Drawings. (Disney, 1950s-60s)
A pair of animation drawings of Donald Duck holding a staff and Huey, Dewey, and Louie walking with rifles. These were likely from new animation for one of the Disney anthology television shows. With image sizes ranging from 3” x 5” to 3.5” x 4.75” on 11” x 13” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in very good condition with light creases, edge wear, and minor tears. $200 - $400
77. Bob Clampett’s Personal Signed “Fantasia” Program. (Disney, 1940) An original Walt Disney’s “Fantasia” program created for the film’s initial theatrical release. The 28-page program features extensive behind-the-scenes information and background notes on each of the film’s segments, and is illustrated throughout with set and studio photography, as well as concept art. Bob Clampett signed this personal copy of his on the cover, and it is signed to Bob in two different places by Paul Satterfield, Director of the “Rite of Spring” segment. Measuring 9.5” x 12.5”, the book is in good condition with wear handling including soiling and creasing to edges, and small tears and creases to the spine with a 1.5” split at the bottom. $300 - $500
79. A “Donald’s Better Self” Dye Transfer. (Disney, 1950s-80s) A Disney Studio photographic dye transfer of a scene from the 1938 short “Donald’s Better Self.” Dye transfers such as these were given as gifts to visitors of the Studio and sold through the Art Corner at Disneyland. This transfer was given to Bob Clampett by Walt Disney upon the birth of his son. Measuring 10” x 12” with an image size of 8” x 10”, the dye transfer is in good condition with creases, edge wear, pinholes from display, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
80. A Bob Clampett “Lady and the Tramp” Special Screening Invitation. (Disney, 1955) A “Lady and the Tramp” special screening invitation, sent to Bob Clampett. Bob added a note to his wife Sody to RSVP for the entire staff and their families in his name. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the screening invitation is in very good condition with light creases, wear, and original folds from mailing. $200 - $400
HARMAN-ISING 1931-1933
Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising had started in animation at Walt Disney’s LaughO-Gram Studio in Kansas City in 1922. After the big move to Los Angeles, the pair worked on Disney’s Alice Comedies and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit films. When distributor Charles Mintz cut ties with Disney, Harman and Ising had been part of the group that left with him. In 1929, Universal Pictures, who owned the rights to Oswald, ousted Mintz and put Harman and Ising out of work. The pair started their own studio: Harman-Ising Productions. Learning from Walt’s mistake with Oswald, they copyrighted their character Bosko.
Leon Schlesinger’s Pacific Titles, under contract from Warner Brothers to produce their new Looney Tunes series, sub-contracted Harman-Ising to make Bosko the show’s star. Harman handled the Bosko Looney Tunes shorts, and Ising spearheaded a new series, Merrie Melodies.
Meanwhile, with his foot in the door at the Disney Studio, 17-year-old Bob Clampett wanted to be an animator—right away. Walt Disney was impressed by his portfolio, but would not be hiring more artists for another couple of months. Clampett did not want to wait, so he interviewed with Leon Schlesinger. Schlesinger remembered Clampett from when he approached Pacific Titles to do title cards for his experimental 16mm live-action films at only the age of 12. Impressed by his moxie, Schlesinger offered him a job at Harman-Ising as an assistant for $10 a week. Bob Clampett’s career as an animator was on the fast track. It was on Merrie Melodies that Bob Clampett would get his first job animating characters for the series’ first cartoon, “Lady, Play Your Mandolin!”
81. A Photo of Harman and Ising with Winkler’s Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Crew. (Harman-Ising, 1928) A photo of Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising with staff from their time directing “Oswald the Lucky Rabbit” cartoons for producer Charles Mintz. Ising is standing at the far left. Harman is in the center front row, with Ham Hamilton to his left and Friz Freleng to his right. Mintz is on the left side of the doorway to the Winkler Pictures Studio at 1154 N Western Avenue in Los Angeles. Measuring 8” x 10” the glossy photo is in good condition with edge wear, creasing at the bottom right corner, and toning. $100 - $200
82. A Bob Clampett Harman-Ising Productions Business Card. (Clampett, 1930s) A Bob Clampett Harman-Ising Productions business card. Clampett worked at the studio from 1931-1933. Measuring 2” x 3.5”, the business card is in very good condition with light edge wear and a small red mark. $300 - $500
84. A Harman-Ising Studio Stationery Envelope.
(Harman-Ising, 1929-38) A very rare unused envelope from the Harman-Ising Studio. measuring 4.25” x 9.5”, the envelope is in fine condition with very slight wear from age. $100 - $200
83. A Rare Sheet of Harman-Ising Studios Stationery. (Harman-Ising, 193033) A very rare sheet of Harman-Ising Studio stationery, from the period when they were producing Looney Tunes featuring Bosko. Ephemera such as this from the earliest days of animation is extremely rare, and it is a testament to Bob Clampett’s instincts as a collector that this survives in such pristine condition. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, this sheet of stationery is in fine condition, even with two horizontal creases from folding, and a faint smudge below the letterhead. $100 - $200
85. A Melvin Millar Harman-Ising Productions Business Card. (HarmanIsing, 1929-1938) A Melvin Millar business card from Harman-Ising Productions. A gag writer for the studio, Millar specialized in creating jokes for Porky Pig shorts. Measuring 2” x 3.5”, the business card displays in very good condition with spotting and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
86. A Letter From Bob Clampett to E.C. Segar. (Clampett, 1931-1932) A letter draft from Bob Clampett to E.C. Segar, the creator of Popeye the Sailor. Clampett kept this handwritten draft of the letter he sent to the cartoonist, requesting a piece of original Popeye artwork to display on the Harman-Ising Studio’s wall of originals, which included artists such as Jack King, Sid Smith, Walt Scott, and others. Ever the collector, Clampett later wrote the provenance of this keepsake directly on the letter, effectively signing it. According to Clampett, Segar never responded. Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the double-sided letter is in very good condition with light wear, discoloration from age, and a full horizontal fold from
87. A Roy Disney Signed Letter to Harman-Ising. (Disney, 1933) A letter from Roy O. Disney to Harman-Ising, the producers of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. In the letter, Roy urges all cartoon producers to stand united against the proposed Black Bill, which would establish a 5-day, 30-hour workweek and “ruinously affect the cartoon industry.” Stapled to the letter is a copy of a Western Union telegram that Roy sent to Senators William McAdoo, James Davis, and Tom Connolly stating Disney’s strong opposition to the Black Bill. The letter is typed on Walt Disney Productions stationery and signed by Roy in black marker. Ranging in size from the 7” x 8.5” telegram to the 8.5” x 11” letter, the documents are in good to very good condition with intentional folds from mailing, light creases, and discoloration along the edges of the letter. $200 - $400
88. A Popeye Print Signed by Jack Mercer to Bob Clampett. (Mercer, 1950s-60s) A print of Popeye signed by voice actor Jack Mercer with a dedication to Bob Clampett and his wife, Sody. The 6.5” x 5.5” illustration was clipped from a book and pasted to the signed 9” x 12” sheet of paper. The print and paper are in very good condition with a light 1.5” diagonal crease in the upper right corner. $100 - $200
LOONEY TUNES
After acquiring several large publishers in 1929, Warner Bros. began exploring ways to showcase their new music library and sell more sheet music and records. Warner made a deal with Leon Schlesinger to produce music-based cartoons to compete with Disney’s Mickey Mouse. And thus “Merrie Melodies,” a nod to Disney’s “Silly Symphonies,” was born.
In 1937, “The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down” became the Looney Tunes’ theme song, forever linking the two. During 1943, “Looney Tunes” made the switch from black and white to color and became indiscernible from “Merrie Melodies,” aside from their theme songs.
Clampett, as did many young artists of the time, had a love of popular music. Creating animation set to music was the perfect fit for him, an environment in which he could thrive.
Schlesinger saw the Harman-Ising Bosko test film and signed the animators to produce cartoons for him, with the aim to sell their work to Warner Bros. Bosko became the first star of the “Looney Tunes” series, a cartoon take on Al Jolson in “The Jazz Singer” but with the behavior of a small child.
After his first Looney Tunes short “Sinkin’ in the Bathtub,” a play on the popular song “Singing in the Bathtub,” Bosko would go on to star in thirty-nine musical films. His popularity rivaled Mickey, though the latter pulled ahead due to stronger storylines and character development.
89. A Bosko and Honey Painting by Hugh Harman. (Harman-Ising, 1930s) An extremely rare oil painting on canvas of Bosko and Honey, by their co-creator Hugh Harman that decorated the studio offices. A similar painting can also be seen hanging above the animation desk in the live-action ending to the 1932 short, “Ride Him, Bosko!” Measuring 12” x 14”, the painting is in very good condition with wear and soiling from age. $2,000 - $4,000
90. A Harman-Ising Bosko and Honey Promotional Photo. (HarmanIsing, 1920s-1930s) An original promotional photo of Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising with Bosko and Honey. The two characters are hand-painted on paper and placed on the easel space, a common practice at the time, as new characters could be added as needed. Written on the reverse in graphite is an inscription by Bob Clampett. Measuring 8” x 10.25”, the photo displays in good condition with heavy scratches throughout, wear, whiteout, and material loss from adhesion. $400 - $600
91. A “Bosko in Dutch” Gag Meeting Announcement Letter. (Warner Bros., 1932) A very rare internal notice of a gag meeting for the Bosko short “Bosko in Dutch.” Gag meetings are a little-documented step in the animation process where animators and other staff would pitch individual jokes or “gags” for an upcoming cartoon idea, usually getting paid a bonus for each of their gags used. This notice announces an evening meeting and includes a short synopsis of the Holland-themed cartoon, with a few broad ideas suggested to riff from. It also calls for “a lot of thought and attention to this story so that our meeting will be as good as the one we had on the Football story!” The typed letter measures 9.75” x 12” and is in good condition with small corrections in red pencil, a 0.25” stain in the center, a 0.5” fold in the lower right corner, light creasing, and slight discoloration from age. $100 - $200
92. A Photo of Animator Larry Martin with a Bosko Cel. (Harman-Ising, 1930s) A photograph of animator Larry Martin with a cel and background from a Bosko cartoon. In a note on the back, Clampett identifies Martin as the model for the villain Dishonest John in “Time For Beany” (see lot 690). For a brief time, Martin also worked as an animator on the Beany and Cecil cartoons. Clampett labeled the reverse, “Return to Bob Clampett,” effectively signing it. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in good condition with light scratches and handling wear. $100 - $200
93. A Bosko & Honey “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Bosko and Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.”
Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” and is in good condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use, two small rips along the lower left and bottom edge, each measuring less than 0.25”, a paperclip oxidization stain to the upper left corner, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
94. A “Battling Bosko” Gas House Harry Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932)
An original storyboard drawing of Bosko and Gas House Harry from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” and is in very good condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
95. An Original Production Drawing from “Battling Bosko.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original production drawing of Bosko from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.”
Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with a character image size of 3” x 3.25” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
96. A Honey “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with a character image size of 7” x 5.75” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use, a 0.5” stain to the lower left area, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
98. A “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing of Honey. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with an image size of 6.25” x 6.5”, and is in very good condition with light edge wear from production use, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
97. A “Battling Bosko” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko” featuring a character with a striking resemblance to Mickey Mouse. At the time, it was common for Mickey look-alikes to appear in non-Disney cartoons, either as homage, parody, or pure coincidence. Measuring 9.75” x 12” with an image size of 6.5” x 9”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
99. A “Battling Bosko” Crowd Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of a crowd from the Looney Tunes short “Battling Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with an image size of 5” x 9.25”, and is in very good condition with light creasing, smudging, and edge wear from production use, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
100. A “Ride Him, Bosko!” Layout Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original layout drawing featuring Bosko and Honey’s stagecoach driver from the Looney Tunes short “Ride Him, Bosko!” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” and is in good production-used condition with light edge wear and creasing, an oxidization stain from a paperclip to the upper left corner, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
101. A Honey “Ride Him, Bosko!”
Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932)
An original storyboard drawing featuring Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Ride Him, Bosko!” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 5.5” x 11.25”, the drawing is in fine production-used condition with light edge wear and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
102. A “Ride Him, Bosko!” Bandit
Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing featuring a bandit on his horse from the Looney Tunes short “Ride Him, Bosko!” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 8.5” x 6.25”, the drawing is in good production-used condition with light edge wear and creasing, an oxidization stain from a paperclip to the upper left corner, and light discoloration from age.
$300 - $500
103. A “Bosko and Bruno” Storyboard Drawing. (HarmanIsing, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko and Bruno.” Measuring 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 4” x 10”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
105. A Storyboard Drawing of a Train from “Bosko and Bruno.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of a train from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko and Bruno.” In the final cartoon, the train reads “L.T.” instead of the original “P.D.Q.” for “pretty damn quick.” Measuring 9.75” x 12” the drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and smudging from production use and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
104. A “Bosko and Bruno” Cow Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of a cow from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko and Bruno.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 4.75” x 6.75” and is in good condition with light edge wear from production use, paperclip oxidization stains at the upper corners, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
106. A “Bosko and Bruno” Background Layout Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original background layout drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko and Bruno.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” and is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, light stains to the upper corners and top edge, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
107. An Original Storyboard Drawing from “Bosko’s Party.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko’s Party.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 4” x 5.5”, and is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, a very small stain in the middle left area, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
109. A Storyboard Drawing from “Bosko’s Party.” (HarmanIsing, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko’s Party.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 3.5” x 2.75”, and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
108. A Honey “Bosko’s Party” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Honey from the Looney Tunes short “Bosko’s Party.” Measuring 9.75” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 5” x 3.5”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
110. A “Big-Hearted Bosko” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Big-Hearted Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 2.25” x 3.75”, and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
111. A Storyboard Drawing from “BigHearted Bosko.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Big-Hearted Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 5” x 6.75”, and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
112. A Bosko, Bruno, and Baby “Big-Hearted Bosko” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of Bosko, Bruno, and Baby from the Looney Tunes short “Big-Hearted Bosko.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” with an image size of 6.5” x 10” and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
113. A Bosko and Jim Tully Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1930s) An original Bob Clampett sketch of Bosko and his dog Bruno, as hoboes alongside author Jim Tully. A freelance Hollywood writer, Tully grew up in an orphanage and later wrote about his own experiences on the road as a drifter. Clampett signed the piece in orange colored pencil. With an image size of 5” x 9.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper and accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing is in good condition with creases, discoloration from age, and edge wear. $300 - $500
114. Original Bosko Christmas Card Art by Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1930s) An original Christmas card drawing by Bob Clampett. Featuring Bosko and his dog Bruno, the card is addressed “to our fellow victims of “paranoidical” dementia” from Larry Martin, Tom McKimson, Jack Zander, Clampett, and “Bull” Hanna (Bill Hanna of Hanna-Barbera fame). Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the 5.75” x 8” drawing displays in very good condition with light wear and pinholes from display. $500 - $700
115. A Collection of “Bosko in the Style of” Drawings (Harman-Ising, 1930s) Twenty-nine original caricatures of Bosko, drawn by Harman-Ising animators in the styles of popular cartoonists of the day. The 13 pages include drawings of Bosko in the style of Popeye, Krazy Kat, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, and more. Each is labeled with the name of the animator who drew it, including Bob Clampett and Friz Freleng. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with character image sizes ranging from 3” x 2” to 6” x 7” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the drawings display in good condition with light edge wear, creasing, paperclip oxidization stains, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
MERRIE MELODIES
Producer Leon Schlesinger had already produced the music-based “Looney Tunes” series, and its success prompted him to try to sell a sister series to Warner Bros. His selling point was that the new cartoons would feature music from the soundtracks of Warner Bros. films and would thus serve as advertisements for Warner Bros. recordings and sheet music. The studio agreed, and Schlesinger dubbed the series “Merrie Melodies.”
The first cartoon of the new Merrie Melodies series promoted a song of the same name: “Lady, Play Your Mandolin!” This short marked Clampett’s first job as an animator and was met with widespread acclaim. The second short in the series, “It’s Got Me Again!” was nominated for Short Subjects, Cartoons at the Academy Awards, the first animation-based category. It lost to Walt Disney’s “Flowers and Trees.”
FOXY
As Mickey Mouse’s popularity soared, imitators were bound to pop up. Enter Foxy. Created by former Disney animator Rudolf Ising, Foxy made his debut in the 1931 short “Lady, Play Your Mandolin!” Aside from the ears and tail, the character and his girlfriend were dead-ringers for Mickey and Minnie Mouse. Foxy’s next adventure, “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile,” had many similarities to the Oswald the Lucky Rabbit short “Trolley Troubles,” which Harman and Ising had contributed to at Universal. Animation fans may recall that the short’s memorable song was used as the Toontown entrance music in 1988’s “Who Framed Roger Rabbit.”
Foxy’s reign lasted only three films, and in his final short “One More Time,” the character is shot in the back and seemingly killed. One could say Foxy was killed by Walt himself, who called Ising and asked him to stop animating a character that was clearly a Mickey Mouse knockoff.
Foxy is best remembered for his end of short sign-off: he would bust out of a drum and say “So long, folks!” This sign-off was used in Merrie Melodies shorts through 1934 and eventually morphed into Porky Pig’s iconic “That’s all, folks!”
Bob Clampett’s major contribution to the Foxy era was his gag that featured characters in advertising spoof posters on a streetcar coming to life and interacting (see lot 128), a gag that would become a staple of “Merrie Melodies.”
117. An Early Foxy Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Harman-Ising, 1931) An early original drawing of Foxy and a gorilla from an unproduced short, with an inscription by Bob Clampett reading “Original Drawing by Bob Clampett of 1st Merrie Melodies charactersDone 1st week at Harman-Ising/WB Cartoon Studio-Feb. 1931.” This graphite and colored pencil drawing has an image size of 7.25” x 8.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper and stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” The drawing displays in very good condition with creases, spots of discoloration, and a full horizontal fold near the bottom. $500 - $700
116. A Page of “Foxy” Character Studies by Bob Clampett. (Harman-Ising, 1931) A page of character studies drawn by Bob Clampett during the first week he worked at the Harman-Ising Studio. Clampett was working on the very first Merrie Melody cartoon, “Lady, Play Your Mandolin,” which includes Foxy, Roxy, and the ape waiter. Clampett was only seventeen years old when hired, and this is likely the oldest surviving work of his on a Warner Brothers cartoon. Clampett inscribed the drawing at a later date --”Originals drawn by Bob Clampett 1st week he worked at WB Cartoons on Harman-Ising first merrie melodies ever made.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with character imagery taking up most of the page, the graphite drawing is in good condition stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with an area of discoloration from tape along the top and left sides, two horizontal creases running the length of the paper near the top and bottom, creasing and edge wear from production use, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
118. A “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” Bob Clampett Production Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original production drawing of Foxy singing in “Lady, Play Your Mandolin,” the first Merrie Melodies short. This drawing is inscribed by Clampett--”One of first inbetweens drawn by Bob Clampett on first WB Merrie Melodies cartoon 1931.” With an image size of 5.25” x 8.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with full horizontal and vertical folds, creases, and edge wear and tears, including a 0.75” x 3” section of paper missing from the bottom right corner. $500 - $700
119. A “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” Production Drawing of Foxy. (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original production drawing of Foxy from the first Merrie Melodies short, “Lady, Play Your Mandolin!” With an image size of 5” x 5.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with stains, edge wear, a full horizontal fold at the top, and 0.75” x 3” of missing paper at the bottom left corner. $300 - $500
121. A Bob Clampett “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” Drawing. (HarmanIsing, 1931) A “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” Foxy drawing by Bob Clampett. This is a February 1931 tracing by Bob Clampett of original art by Hugh Harman. With a character image of 5.75” x 7.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light creases and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
120. A “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original storyboard drawing of Foxy from “Lady, Play Your Mandolin!” With an image size of 6.5” x 7.5” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light discoloration from age, creases, a full horizontal fold at the bottom, and heavy edge wear with tears. Stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” along the bottom. $300 - $500
122. A “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” Gorilla Waiter Drawing. (HarmanIsing, 1931) An original production drawing of a gorilla waiter from the first Merrie Melodies short, “Lady, Play Your Mandolin!” With an image size of 8.25” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with creases, stains, a full horizontal fold near the bottom, and tears at the bottom left corner. $200 - $400
123. A Bob Clampett “Lady, Play Your Mandolin” “Drawn Diary.” (Clampett, 1931) A drawing by Bob Clampett of the preview of “Lady, Play Your Mandolin,” the first Merrie Melodies cartoon and the first animated project Clampett worked on. The drawing features caricatures of Clampett, his High School friends Stewart Strange (best man at Clampett’s wedding and production assistant on “Time for Beany”), Ernie Gee (story man at Warner Bros.) and Willie Gee. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with light edge wear, creasing to the corners, a 0.5” rip in the upper right corner, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
124. A Production Drawing from “Lady, Play Your Mandolin.” (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original production drawing of a gorilla waiter from “Lady, Play Your Mandolin,” the first film in the Merrie Melodies series. With an image size of 6” x 8.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with creases and edge wear, including tears at the bottom left corner and a fold at the bottom right. $200 - $400
126. A Production Drawing from “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile.” (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original production drawing featuring Foxy from the Merrie Melodies short, “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 7” x 9.75”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
125. A “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile” Layout Drawing. (HarmanIsing, 1931) An original layout drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile.” Included is an overlay drawing of Foxy which has been trimmed and stapled to the top of the layout. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencil is in good condition, stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear, creases from production use, a horizontal fold running the width of the paper, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
127. A “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile” Layout Drawing. (HarmanIsing, 1931) An original layout drawing from the Merrie Melodies short, “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 7” x 11.5”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light edge wear, three horizontal creases and one vertical crease from being folded into eighths, and light discoloration from age. The drawing has been stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $300 - $500
128. A Pair of “Smile Darn Ya, Smile!” Background Pieces. (Harman-Ising, 1931) A pair of original cut-outs that were applied to the background in the Merrie Melodies short “Smile, Darn Ya, Smile!” In the street car scene, after the advertisement parodies are cel animated, these cut-outs replace the cels as the camera pans left. Accomplished in ink and watercolor on artboard and measuring 1.” x 4.5” and 3.5” x 2.5”, the cut-outs are in good production-used condition with light edge wear, adhesive residue, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
130. A Rudy Ising Gag Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1931) A gag drawing of Rudy Ising hunting for Oswald the Lucky Rabbit by Bob Clampett. This drawing appears in the 1975 “Bugs Bunny: Superstar” documentary as Clampett describes drawing lots of “wascally wabbits” outsmarting hunters in his early days at the Warner Bros. Studio. Drawn several years before the creation of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd, the drawing represents the first use of the “W” speech and the theme of rabbit hunting, both of which would become staples of the Warner Bros. cartoons. Clampett signed the graphite and colored pencil drawing in the bottom right corner. With an image size of 8” x 8.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with edge tears, smudges from handling, scuffs, and pinholes at the corner from display. $300 - $500
129. The Original “Piggy” Merrie Melodies Title Card Character (Harman-Ising, 1931) The original art of “Piggy” from a Merrie Melodies title card. After the cancellation of the Foxy series, Rudolf Ising introduced Piggy. This Piggy cut-out was seen on the Merrie Melodies title card of only two shorts: “You Don’t Know What You’re Doin’” and “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land.” Accomplished in ink and watercolor and measuring 3.5” x 4.25”, the cut-out is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. The cut-out is accompanied by a 5.5” x 8” envelope with notations written by Bob Clampett. $500 - $700
HITTIN’ THE TRAIL FOR HALLELUJAH LAND
“Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land” might have just been known as the last appearance of the very short-lived Merrie Melodies character Piggy, if not for holding a more notorious distinction. It’s the earliest of the Warner Brothers cartoons named on the infamous “Censored Eleven” of cartoons pulled from syndication due to sequences featuring racial stereotypes that were too extensive to be simply edited out.
131. A “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original storyboard drawing by Bob Clampett from the Merrie Melodies short “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land,” the first cartoon in the infamous “Censored Eleven.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing features Uncle Tom in a stereotypical and controversial depiction. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, overall with the image taking up most of the page, the drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $500 - $800
133. A “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1931) A “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land” storyboard drawing by Bob Clampett. The Piggy-starring short, directed by Rudolf Ising, was placed on the “Censored Eleven” list due to its use of racial stereotypes. With an image size of 5” x 8.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with light creases, edge wear, and a 0.25” tear. $300 - $500
132. A Storyboard Drawing from “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land.” (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original storyboard drawing by Bob Clampett from the Merrie Melodies short “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land,” the first cartoon in the infamous “Censored Eleven.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing features a trio of hobos as they perform the titular song. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 6.5” x 9”, the drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age $300 - $500
134. A “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land” Boat Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1931) A storyboard drawing of a steamboat from the Merrie Melodies short “Hittin’ the Trail for Hallelujah Land,” drawn by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 8” x 11” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with light creases, edge wear, and spots of discoloration. $200 - $400
135. A “Red-Headed Baby” Character Study Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1931) An original character study drawing of different toys from the Merrie Melodies short “Red-Headed Baby.” Measuring 9.5” x 10” overall, with the character image taking up most of the page, the graphite and color pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases from production use and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
137. A Storyboard Drawing from “Pagan Moon.” (HarmanIsing, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of an octopus from the Merrie Melodies short “Pagan Moon.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
136. A “Red-Headed Baby” Production Drawing. (HarmanIsing, 1931) An original production drawing of dancing toys from the Merrie Melodies short “Red-Headed Baby.” With an image size of 6” x 12” on 9.5” x 10” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases from production use and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
138. A “Pagan Moon” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of the Island Boy from the Merrie Melodies short “Pagan Moon.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawing measures 9.75” x 12” and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
139. A Storyboard Drawing from “Freddy the Freshman.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 7” x 8”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good production-used condition with pinholes and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
141. A Storyboard Drawing from “Freddy the Freshman.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of footballplaying animals from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman. With an image size of 7.75” x 10.75” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with light creases and pinholes from production use. $300 - $500
140. A “Freddy the Freshman” Lion Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman” featuring a football-carrying lion chased by several animals, including one who resembles Mickey Mouse. With an image size of 8.75” x 11” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with light creases, discoloration from age, and edge wear. $300 - $500
142. A “Freddy the Freshman” Commentator Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing of the commentator from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman.” With an image size of 9.5” x 11.25” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $300 - $500
143. A “Freddy the Freshman” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman,” drawn by Bob Clampett. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 7” x 8”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
144. A “Freddy the Freshman” Crowd Production Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original production drawing of a crowd from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman.” With an image size of 9.25” x 12” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light wear. $200 - $400
145. A “Freddy the Freshman” Concept Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original concept drawing of Freddy driving from the Merrie Melodies short “Freddy the Freshman.” With an image size of 7.5” x 9” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $400 - $600
146. A Collection of Nine “Goopy Geer” Storyboard Drawings. (Harman-Ising, 1932) A collection of nine storyboard drawings of Goopy from his debut Merrie Melodies short “Goopy Geer.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with character image sizes ranging from 4” x 3” to 4.75” x 6.5”, the 9.75” x 12” drawings are in good to very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, one with a few small stains, and light discoloration from age. $700 - $900
147. An “I Wish I Had Wings” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original storyboard drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “I Wish I Had Wings.” Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing, a 0.5” tear left of the top center edge, two 0.25” tears to the upper left corner with an oxidization stain from a paperclip, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
148. An Original “I Wish I had Wings” Production Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original production drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “I Wish I Had Wings.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 5.25” x 9.5”, the drawing is very in good condition with light creasing and edge wear, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
149. A Production Drawing for “I Wish I had Wings.” (Harman-Ising, 1932) An original production drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “I Wish I Had Wings.” Measuring 9.75” x 12” with a character image size of 4” x 9.75”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light edge wear, creasing, smudging from production use, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
150. A Layout Drawing from “I Like Mountain Music.” (Harman-Ising, 1933) A layout drawing of Sherlock Holmes and Watson from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “I Like Mountain Music,” directed by Rudolf Ising. With an image size of 7.5” x 5.25” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with expected wear from production use and age. $300 - $500
151. A Bob Clampett “Ping Pong” Gag Suggestion Drawing. (Warner Bros., 1933) A signed gag drawing submitted by Bob Clampett and used for the Merries Melodies short “I Like Mountain Music,” directed by Rudolf Ising. The gorilla character “Ping Pong” is a parody of “King Kong,” which had premiered in theaters just two months prior. Pop-culture puns such as this became a hallmark of Bob Clampett’s humor throughout his career. Clampett signed the drawing at the bottom right with a note explaining the drawing’s history. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.75” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and tear from production use. $500 - $700
152. An “I Like Mountain Music” Character Model Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1933) An original character model drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “I Like Mountain Music,” where characters from magazines come to life. With an image size of 8.25” x 11” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the drawing displays in very good condition with light creases, fingerprints, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
154. An Eddie Cantor “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1933) A storyboard drawing of Eddie Cantor from the Merrie Melodies short “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” The multi-talented Cantor wrote the song “Merrily We Roll Along,” famously used as the Merrie Melodies theme song. With an image size of 9” x 10.25” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases and a pinhole from production use. $300 - $500
153. A Storyboad Drawing from “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” (Harman-Ising, 1933) An original storyboard drawing from “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” a Merrie Melodies short based on the song from the film “42nd Street.” Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with spots of discoloration, edge tears, creases, and a 1” tear at the top left.
$300 - $500
155. A “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1933) A storyboard drawing of three singing babies from “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” This short was the first to be co-directed by animation legend Friz Freleng. Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with stains.
$300 - $500
156. A “Shuffle Off to Buffalo” Stork Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1933)
An original production drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “Shuffle Off to Buffalo.” With an image size of 5.5” x 11.25” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light creases, edge wear, discoloration from age, pinholes, and a 0.5” tear. $300 - $500
157. A “The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1933) An original storyboard drawing of dancing toys from the Merrie Melodies short “The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with character imagery taking up most of the page, the graphite and color pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases from production use and light discoloration from age.
$400 - $600
158. A Production Drawing from “The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives.” (Harman-Ising, 1933) A production drawing of Santa and a couple of reindeer from the Merrie Melodies short “The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives.” Measuring 3.75” x 11.75” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light wear. $300 - $500
159. A “Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives” Storyboard Drawing. (Harman-Ising, 1933) A storyboard drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives.” Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
161. A Bob Clampett and Hugh Harman Photograph. (Clampett, 1932) A rare photograph of Bob Clampett sitting at an animation desk, presenting his work to his then-boss, Hugh Harman. Clampett and Harman would remain friends throughout their lives. The 2.5” x 4.5” photo is in very good condition stamped with the date Feb 13, 1932, on the reverse and light toning from age. $200 - $400
160. A Christmas Cartoon Gag Meeting Announcement Letter. (Warner Bros., 1932) A very rare internal notice of a gag meeting for the Merrie Melodies short, “The Shanty Where Santy Claus Lives.” Gag meetings are a little-documented step in the animation process where animators and other staff would pitch individual jokes or “gags” for an upcoming cartoon idea, usually getting paid a bonus for each of their gags used. This notice announces an evening meeting and includes a short synopsis of the Christmas-themed cartoon, with a note specifically calling for Santa’s Workshop toy gags. Typed on paper, the letter measures 9.75” x 12” and is in good condition with a pinhole and rip in the top center edge, a 0.25” fold in the lower right corner, light creasing, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
162. A Bing Crosby Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1931) A drawing of Bing Crosby by Bob Clampett. Clampett signed the piece and noted it was “Drawn from memory after seeing Bing perform in person the first time on stage of Alex Theatre in 1931.” Accomplished in graphite and color pencils, the drawing with an image size of 5.75” x 7” on animation paper folded to 8” x 10.5” is in good condition with light wear from handling and age. $200 - $400
163. Ten Artists’ Caricatures of Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1930s) Animating by hand to a strict character model is daunting and even grueling work. It is a time-honored tradition for animators to both express themselves and let off a little steam by creating gag drawings and caricatures of their coworkers in their own styles. This collection of ten artists’ caricatures spans Bob Clampett’s early career. Three pieces were drawn by Warren Foster, Rajah, and T. Hee, with the remaining seven unsigned. The works exhibit a range of style and detail, from quick gags of Clampett sporting an overabundance of hair and drawing from atop a stack of pillows, to an intricate depiction of him eating an ice cream cone. T. Hee’s drawing dated August 7, 1936, and another dated May 27, 1933, mark his last days at Warner Brothers and Harman-Ising, respectively. Measuring up to 9.75” x 12”, the sketches accomplished in mixed media are all in very good condition, with expected wear from handling and age including small smudges and creases. $800 - $1,000
THE LEON SCHLESINGER YEARS
What comes between friends, family, and creative partners? Money, money, money. Budget disputes led Harman and Ising to break off ties with Leon Schlesinger in 1933, taking with them the rights to Bosko. Schlesinger negotiated to keep the name Merrie Melodies and the sign-off “So long, folks!”
164. Leon Schlesinger Productions Stationery. (Schlesinger, 1933-44) A very rare sheet of unused stationery from Leon Schlesinger Productions. The sheet displays logos for Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies, and “Distributed by Warner Brothers,” and reads “That’s All Folks” at the bottom. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the sheet is in very good unused condition, with impressions in the lower right from a name written on a sheet above this, a 4” line mark in the logos area, and very light wear from age. $200 - $400
166. A 1934 Leon Schlesinger’s Christmas Party Group Photo. (Schlesinger, 1934) A group photo captioned “Leon Schlesinger’s Christmas Party - 1934 Warner Bros. Sunset Studio.” The party was on a soundstage at the Hollywood lot, with Bob Clampett seated at the front table, and Leon Schlesinger standing towards the right. To the left edge of the photo Ray Katz is seated with Chuck Jones, and Friz Freleng to his left. Measuring 7.25” x 9.5”, the photo is in fair condition with edge wear including small creases and tears, faint glue residue and fading along the left edge, fading to the printed caption, glue residue on the back, and toning from age. $200 - $400
165. A 1933 Schlesinger Christmas Party Photo. (Schlesinger, 1933) A photo of the December 23, 1933, Schlesinger Productions Christmas Party. Bob Clampett signed the back and noted the date and “Warners Sound Stage” as the location. Leon Schlesinger can be seen in the back center holding a beer. Clampett is at the right center edge with Bob McKimson to his right (in the bow tie) and Chuck Jones and Tubby Millar to his right. Friz Freleng kneels on the right and Ham Hamilton on the left (see lot 38). Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo print is in good condition with light edge wear from handling, and light toning. $200 - $400
167. A 1934 Leon Schlesinger’s Christmas Party Group Photo. (Schlesinger, 1934) A group photo captioned “Leon Schlesinger’s Christmas Party - 1934 Warner Bros. Sunset Studio.” The party was on a soundstage at the Hollywood lot, with Bob Clampett seated at a front table, and Leon Schlesinger towards the right. The print is signed in pencil on the back by Bob Clampett. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition with toning from age. $200 - $400
168. A 1935 Schlesinger Christmas Party Group Photo. (Schlesinger, 1935) A group photo taken at the Schlesinger Christmas Party in 1935. Schlesinger can be seen standing on stage before the Christmas tree, with Bob Clampett, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng, and more in the crowd. This photo was published in Motion Picture Herald, a film industry trade magazine, on January 11, 1936, and captioned “One Big Happy Family.” Measuring 6.5” x 10”, the photo print is in good condition with light handling wear, pinholes at the corners, and toning. $200 - $400
170. A 1936 Group Photo of Warner Bros. Cartoon Staff. (Schlesinger, 1936) A photo of Leon Schlesinger’s Warner Brothers Cartoon staff taken April 6th, 1936. Bob Clampett wrote the date on the back, including that the photo “was being taken as I had to rush off to my Dad’s funeral at Forest Lawn. As I pulled out in my car, they all waved to me conveying a feeling of sympathy and encouragement which meant a great deal to me at this very sad moment.” Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo print is in very good condition with light edge wear and toning. $200 - $400
169. A Leon Schlesinger Christmas Luncheon Invitation. (Schlesinger, 1930s) An invitation to a Leon Schlesinger Christmas luncheon at the trendy Wilshire Bowl in Hollywood. Schlesinger famously threw holiday parties for the 200-odd employees of his studio, with all you could eat and drink lunch, an orchestra, and dancing. Measuring 4.75” x 6.25”, the invitation is in very good condition with light handling wear and 0.25” of paper loss at the top right corner. $200 - $400
171. A Photo of Leon Schlesinger and Staff. (Clampett, 1936) A photograph of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies producer Leon Schlesinger and staff. Bob Clampett inscribed the back “Foto taken of WB Cartoon key men (Vintage of April 1936) Was shot the day of my Dad’s funeral.” Pictured starting fifth from the left are Frank Tashlin, Tex Avery, Henry Binder, Leon Schlesinger, Ray Katz, and Friz Freleng. Measuring 8” x 10” the photo displays in good condition with pinhole tears, creases to the corners, and toning. $200 - $400
172. A Photo of Carl Stalling, Schlesinger, and the Warner Bros. Orchestra. (Schlesinger, 1937) A photo of Producer Leon Schlesinger with Carl Stalling and the Warner Brothers orchestra. The pianist’s sheet music suggests they’re recording the soundtrack for the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Have You Got Any Castles,” directed by Frank Tashlin. Measuring 8 x 9.75”, the photo print is in very good condition with paper residue on the back from mounting in an album. $200 - $400
174. A Warner Bros. Orchestra Photo. (Schlesinger, 1930s) A behind-the-scenes photo of an orchestra recording session at Warner Brothers. Producer Leon Schlesinger stands close beside Carl Stalling, and a very young Thurl Ravenscroft can be seen towering over a raft of singers on the left. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo print is in very good condition. $200 - $400
173. A Photo of Carl Stalling and the Orchestra from the Sound Room. (Schlesinger, 1937) An unusual behind-thescenes photo of Carl Stalling conducting the Warner Brothers Orchestra, taken from inside the audio recording room of the sound stage. Ever foppish, Producer Leon Schlesinger is standing right beside Stalling. Measuring 7.75” x 9.75”, the print is in very good condition with light toning. $200 - $400
175. A Photograph of Leon Schlesinger and Joe E. Brown. (Schlesinger, 1933) A photo of Looney Tunes producer Leon Schlesinger, actor Joe E. Brown, and a third man taken during production of the feature film “Son of a Sailor.” Measuring 8” x 10” the photo displays in very good condition with light corner wear and toning from age. $200 - $400
176. A Hand-Drawn Map of Leon Schlesinger Productions. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) A map of the Leon Schlesinger Production offices and Warner Brothers lot from 1933-41 drawn by Bob Clampett. These maps were likely drawn for Mike Barrier during research for his book “Hollywood Cartoons: American Animation in Its Golden Age,” and offer a rare, first-hand account of the Warner Brothers Hollywood Studio with extensive notations and anecdotes. The four pages are accomplished in graphite on yellow legal pad measuring 8” x 11” and are in very good condition with light edge wear and a small tear to the upper left corner on two pages which do not affect the image. $200 - $400
178. A Christmas Card From Ink and Paint to Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1930s-40s) A Christmas card to Bob Clampett from the Ink and Paint department, with an original verse and nearly 50 signatures. Accomplished in mixed media on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the card is in good condition with light edge wear, a soft fold across the bottom right, and typical discoloration to the paper from age. $400 - $600
177. A Season’s Greetings Leon Schlesinger Cartoon Staff Caricature. (Schlesinger, 1936) A caricature of the Leon Schlesinger Productions cartoon staff, signed by Bob Clampett. Animator T. Hee, best remembered for his caricatures in the opening credits of Disney’s “The Reluctant Dragon,” drew the entire staff including himself. Bob Clampett signed the print boldly in red pencil, with the “O” in his name circling his caricature in the crowd. The front row features (from left to right) T. Hee, Leon Schlesinger, Ray Katz, Henry Binder, Friz Freleng, and Tex Avery. Measuring 11” x 14.75”, the signed print is in very good condition, with original folds and light wear from age. $200 - $400
179. A Pair of Bob Clampett Christmas Cards. (Clampett, 1930s) A pair of unused identical printed Christmas cards from Bob Clampett, with a single envelope. Each measuring 4.5” x 5.75”, the cards are in fine condition. $200 - $400
THE EARLY WARNER BROS YEARS 1933-1936
Buddy was expected to be the next star for Schlesinger. From the get go, reception to the character was not great. Creator Tom Palmer’s first two cuts of the first short were rejected, due to a lack of gags and poor story quality, leading to his firing. Friz Freleng was brought in to finish the first short, “Buddy’s Day Out,” and the character would go on to star in 22 more shorts. Other directors included Jack King and Earl Duvall
Buddy was the star of Schlesinger’s productions from 1933-1935. His character reflects the transition from the silent film era to the more dynamic and character-driven animations that became popular in the late 1930’s and beyond, however the character’s overall blandness did not lead to long-term success. Clampett worked as an animator on the Buddy shorts, though he wasn’t particularly fond of the character, calling him “Bosko in whiteface.”
180. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Bridge Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original hand-painted production background of a wooden bridge from the first Buddy short, “Buddy’s Day Out.” Accomplished with ink and watercolor and measuring 9.5” x 11.5”, the background is in very good condition with pinholes from production use. $800 - $1,000
181. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original production background by Paul Fennel from the Looney Tunes short, “Buddy’s Day Out.” Measuring 9.5” x 11.5” with an image size of 8.25” x 11.5” the watercolor and ink painting is in very good production used-condition with light edge wear, pinholes, and discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
182. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Title Card Concept Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original concept drawing of Buddy, Cookie, and Elmer for the title card to “Buddy’s Day Out.” This concept differs slightly from the final painted and screen-used title card. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 3.5” x 8”, the graphite drawing displays in good condition with edge wear and tear, light creasing, a 0.5” x 2” area of paper loss at the top left corner, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
183. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Buddy and Cookie Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) A model drawing of Buddy and Cookie in their debut short, “Buddy’s Day Out.” On the front of the drawing, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, is written “Use this drawing as a model then discard” and on the reverse is a personal inscription. With an image size of 5” x 10” on 9.25” x 12” animation paper, the drawing displays in very good condition with stains from production use and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
185. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original layout drawing from the first Buddy series short “Buddy’s Day Out.” With an image size of 6.75” x 10.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in fine condition with discoloration from age. $200 - $400
184. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) A production drawing of Buddy and Cookie from “Buddy’s Day Out.” This is likely from a deleted scene, as Buddy wears a cap throughout the entire short. With a character image size of 4.25” x 5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light wear from production use and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
186. A Bob Clampett “Buddy’s Day Out” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) A layout drawing of Cookie and her baby brother Elmer from “Buddy’s Day Out.” This graphite and colored pencil drawing by Bob Clampett is from a deleted scene and features Clampett’s signature at the bottom left corner. With an image size of 7.75” x 10.75” on a 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
187. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Deleted Scene Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) A “Buddy’s Day Out” storyboard drawing of Buddy and Cookie in a kitchen. This is likely from a deleted scene from the short, whose original director Tom Palmer was fired and replaced by Friz Freleng. With an image size of 7.5” x 10” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
189. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original production drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Day Out.” Accomplished in graphite, the drawing features Cookie and Buddy from a deleted scene. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 5.25” x 4.25”, the drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
188. A “Buddy’s Day Out” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) A production drawing of Buddy from his first short, “Buddy’s Day Out.” With a character image size of 3.5” x 3.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $200 - $400
190. A “Buddy’s Beer Garden” Promotional Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) A promotional drawing of Buddy and his dog for “Buddy’s Beer Garden.” To promote early animated shorts, black and white photostats of line art like this were sent to magazines and newspapers. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 6.75” x 9.25”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with a crease to the upper left corner, tears along the top edge, a 0.25” x 0.5” tear in the center right side, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
191. A “Buddy’s Beer Garden” Cookie Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original layout drawing featuring Cookie’s “new look” from the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Beer Garden.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with an image size of 7.5” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light wear. $200 - $400
193. A “Buddy’s Beer Garden” Original Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original production drawing of Buddy from the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Beer Garden,” directed by Earl Duvall. This cartoon marked Duvall’s directorial debut for Warner Bros., as he was brought in to replace Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 4.5” x 5”, the graphite drawing is in fine condition. $200 - $400
192. A Layout Drawing from “Buddy’s Beer Garden.” (Schlesinger, 1933) An original layout drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Beer Garden.” With an image size of 7.75” x 9.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light wear. $200 - $400
194. An Original “Buddy’s Show Boat” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1933) An original storyboard drawing of Buddy and Cookie from the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Showboat.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 5” x 4.25”, the graphite and color pencil drawing is in fine productionused condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
195. A Collection of “Buddy the Gob” Storyboards. (Schlesinger, 1934) Three pages of storyboards from the Friz Freleng-directed Looney Tunes short “Buddy the Gob.” This was the first short Freleng directed in its entirety for the studio, having previously finished “Buddy’s Day Out” after Tom Palmer was fired. Each page consists of 6 storyboard panels, for a total of 18 panels. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with each panel measuring 3” x 4”, the storyboards, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, are in good to very good condition with light stains, wear from production use, corner folds, and discoloration from age. $400 - $600
197. A “Buddy’s Garage” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original layout drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Garage.” Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear. $200 - $400
196. A “Buddy’s Garage” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original production story drawing from “Buddy’s Garage.” With an image size of 6.5” x 4.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with very light color shift to the paper from age. $200 - $400
198. A “Buddy the Woodsman” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original production story drawing from “Buddy the Woodsman” of Cookie serving spaghetti for the lumberjacks. Cookie was occasionally depicted as blonde in cartoons directed by Jack King. With an image size of 8” x 10” on 8.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in fine condition with faint smudges from original production, and very slight color shift to the paper from age. $200 - $400
199. A Story Drawing from “Buddy the Woodsman.” (Schlesigner, 1934) A story drawing of Buddy from the Merrie Melodies short “Buddy the Woodsman.” The graphite and colored pencil drawing includes color callouts for the ink and paint department. With an image size of 7.5” x 11” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light creases and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
201. A “Buddy the Woodsman” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934)
An original story drawing from “Buddy the Woodsman.” Buddy became Looney Tunes’ second star after Harman & Ising took Bosko with them when they left the Studio. With an image size of 6.75” x 9.25” on a 9.5” x 12” piece of animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with wear from production use including stains, creases, and a full horizontal fold at the top. $200 - $400
200. A “Buddy the Woodsman” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original production layout drawing from “Buddy the Woodsman.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencils, the drawing has an image size of 10.5” x 9.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper and is in fine condition with expected slight color shift to the paper from age. $200 - $400
202. A Layout Drawing from “Buddy the Dentist.” (Schlesinger, 1934) A layout drawing of Buddy on the telephone from “Buddy the Dentist.” With an image size of 7.75” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with very light wear from production use. $200 - $400
203. A “Buddy the Dentist” Cookie Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934)
A layout drawing of Cookie on the telephone from “Buddy the Dentist.” With an image size of 7.75” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with light wear from production use, and slight discoloration from age. $200 - $400
204. A Collection of Buddy and Cookie Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1933-35) A collection of six photo print model sheets of Buddy and his girlfriend Cookie, with one identified as for “Buddy’s Beer Garden.” Four of the sheets are signed by Bob Clampett, three on the back and one on the front. Each measuring 8” x 10”, the photo print model sheets are overall in very good production-used condition with pinholes, smudges and handling wear, and one of Buddy is in fair condition with a 3” strip of paper loss to the front that affects three images. $400 - $600
205. A Looney Tunes “That’s All Folks” Layout Drawing Collection. (Schlesinger, 1933) Five original layout drawings from Buddy’s “That’s All Folks!” send-off at the end of the Looney Tunes short “Buddy’s Beer Garden.” Although most commonly recognized as Porky Pig’s signature line, the character did not close out the shorts until 1937. Before that, the line was recited by the then-current stars of the series, Bosko, Buddy, and Beans. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawings measure 9.5” x 12” each, with image sizes from 2.5” x 3.75” to 5.5” x 8”. The drawings are in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, oxidization stains to the top left corners from a paperclip, a 5.25” diagonal crease to the lower left corner of the page marked “end title,” and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
206. A “Pettin’ In the Park” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger 1934) An original story drawing for the Merrie Melodies “Pettin’ in the Park.” With an image size of 6.75” x 9” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
207. A “Pettin’ In the Park” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original layout drawing of pigeons from “Pettin’ in the Park.” With an image size of 7” x 9” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencils is in fine condition, with expected light wear from production use and age. $200 - $400
208. A “Pettin’ in the Park” Title Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) A drawing of the title card for the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Pettin’ in the Park,” directed by Bernard Brown. The card is drawn on 9.5” x 12” animation paper with the peg strip folded in back, for a final measurement of 8.5” x 12.” The title drawing is in very good condition with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” stamped on the back, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
209. A Bob Clampett “Pettin’ In the Park” Drawn Diary Gag Drawing. (Clampett, 1934)
A “drawn diary” sketch by Bob Clampett. Dated January 27, 1934, Clampett depicts himself taking bows for the audience (while they boo him and throw tomatoes at him) at the Warners Hollywood Theater as his credit for “Pettin’ In The Park” appears on screen (filling half the screen). With an image filling the full 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencils is in fine condition, with expected light color shift to the paper from age. $400 - $600
210. A Very Rare Unproduced Nature Man Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1930s) An original story drawing from an unproduced Leon Schlesinger short. “Nature Man” tells his forest friends he plans to bring the gold to the poor house, while a gypsy spies on him. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
211. A Rare Story Drawing of Nature Man. (Schlesinger, 1930s) An original story drawing of “Nature Man” asleep in the woods under a blanket of leaves from an unproduced Leon Schlesinger short. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite drawing displays in very good condition with light creases, corner folds, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
212. A Collection of Early Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1930s) Eighteen model sheets from early Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, from the collection of Bob Clampett. Model sheets include Buddy, his girlfriend Cookie, and his dog Towser; “The Miller’s Daughter,” a baby Elmer, dog Happy, plus other characters including rabbits, a girl, and four chicken models including one duplicate. Of note are model sheets for a hound dog and Little Eva from “Uncle Tom’s Bungalow,” the 1937 Merrie Melodies cartoon that is on the infamous “Censored Eleven” list of shorts pulled from general distribution and exhibition due to insensitive content. Two of the sheets are signed by Bob Clampett, and three are stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” Measuring up to 10.5” x 12.5”, the photostat and photo print model sheets are overall in good to very good condition, with typical handling wear and pinholes from production use, and some edge wear, small tears, creases, and spots of discoloration. $1,000 - $1,500
213. A Collection of Model Sheets Including “The Ducktators.” (Schlesinger, 1930s-40s) Six model sheets from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. Included in photostat form are two from “Rover’s Rival,” one from “Porky’s Super Service,” one in negative from “Injun Trouble,” and one from “The Ducktators.” The last model sheet is in photo print form of Porky Pig dressed as a farmer and sailor from an unknown production. The “Ducktators” sheet has adjustments to the character size comparison models in blue pencil, and is labeled “Property of Bob Clampett Collection” in pencil by Clampett himself, effectively adding his signature. Measuring from 8” x 10” to 11” x 14”, the model sheets are overall in very good condition with wear typical of production use and age, and the “Ducktators” sheet is in good condition with a 0.75” x 3” piece torn from the left side that does not affect the image. $600 - $800
214. A Merrie Melodies Background. (Schlesinger, 1930s)
A background of wires over a skyline at night, labeled MM#1. It’s likely this is an unused background from “I’ve Got to Sing a Torch Song” which includes a nearly identical scene in daytime. Two birds are faintly sketched on the wires in pencil and red pencil, Bob Clampett’s signature writing tools. Measuring 9.5” x 11.5” with an image size of 8.5” x 11.5”, the background painting accomplished in gouache is in very good condition with light wear mainly to the edges and stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $800 - $1,000
TERMITE TERRACE
Schlesinger held a studio-wide story contest, with the winner getting a cash prize and their short produced. Clampett won, and Freleng directed his winning story “My Green Fedora.” This success emboldened Clampett, and he began contributing more and more stories. Schlesinger, realizing he needed another animation unit, made a deal with Tex Avery and paired him with Clampett. They moved to a run-down building previously used by gardeners and got to work. While only two of them were initially employed by Schlesinger, they did have thousands of coworkers in that old building—termites. The clever duo dubbed the place “Termite Terrace,” which would go on to become the unofficial nickname for the entire studio. With the addition of non-termite coworkers Chuck Jones, Virgil Ross, and Sid Sutherland, Termite Terrace was about to change the face of animation with groundbreaking animation and lots of looney humor.
215. A Rare Clampett, Jones, and Cannon Nameplate. (Schlesinger, 1934-36) A hand-painted door sign for Bob Clampett, Charles “Chuck” Jones, and Bob Cannon. From 1934 to 1936 Cannon apprenticed as an assistant to Clampett and Jones, becoming a full animator beside them from 1936 through 1944. This sign was hand-painted at the Studio and then tacked to the team’s door or beside the doorway. This unique artifact from the legendary team and birthplace of Bugs Bunny measures 3.5” x 11.75”, the sign is in very good condition considering its 90 years of age, with small tack holes mainly at corners and the right side, small tears to three of the corners, and general light wear from production use, including a spot of paper loss at the last “t” in Clampett. $1,000 - $2,000
216. An Early Photo of Bob Clampett And His Unit. (Schlesinger, 1930s) An early group photo of Bob Clampett with his animation unit, including ten women of the Ink and Paint Department, at Warner Bros. Studios. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition with scratches edge wear, stains, and red checks at the bottom right corner. $100 - $200
217. A Termite Terrace Photo Collection. (Clampett, 1930s-40s) A collection of four photographs featuring the crew of Leon Schlesinger Productions at the original Termite Terrace in the middle of the Warner Bros. studio lot before their move to the studio on Van Ness Ave. Measuring 4” x 5”, the photos are in very good condition. $200 - $400
218. A Termite Terrace Crew Photo Print. (Clampett, 1940) A photo print of Bob Clampett and the Termite Terrace Crew from a home movie filmed there. Pictured from left to right are Virgil Ross, Sid Sutherland, Tex Avery, Chuck Jones, and Clampett. Measuring 8” x 10” the glossy photo displays in very good condition with light surface scratches. $100 - $200
219. A Photo of Tex Avery. (Clampett, 1930s-40s) A black and white photo of Tex Avery from Bob Clampett’s personal collection. Avery and Clampett collaborated in a bug-infested building which the pair called “Termite Terrace.” This simple clapboard structure became renowned in animation history as the birthplace of Bugs Bunny. Measuring 3” x 3.75”, the photo is in very good condition with light scratches and wear. $100 - $200
221. A Studio Gag Drawing by T. Hee. (Hee, 1935) A studio gag drawing by T. Hee, expressing his and fellow animators’ fears of losing their jobs after the arrival of Frank Tashlin at Leon Schlesinger Productions. This drawing was featured in the 1975 documentary film “Bugs Bunny: Superstar.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in good condition with an adhesive stain on the bottom right edge and light discoloration from age. It has been mounted to a piece of 12.75” x 13.75 construction paper in good condition with edge wear, creasing, adhesive stains, and a 0.25” tear along the top edge. $300 - $500
220. A Leon Schlesinger Gag Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1934) A gag drawing by Bob Clampett featuring Producer Leon Schlesinger questioning child versions of Clampett and Chuck Jones about why they are playing baseball instead of working. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age and mounted to a piece of construction paper measuring 11” x 13”, also in fine condition. $300 - $500
222. A Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett Gag Drawing by Tex Avery. (Avery, 1935) A studio gag drawing by Tex Avery featuring Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, and himself. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, and measuring 9.5” x 12” the drawing is in fair condition with the top 1” of the page folded over the back and bearing a “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” stamp, pinholes and a stain along the left edge, adhesive residue on the reverse which is visible on the front, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
223. A Caricature of Chuck Jones and Bob Clampett. (Jones, 1936) A caricature by Chuck Jones of himself and Bob Clampett walking into the studio back-to-back (so no one could stab them in the back). Ever the collector, Clampett later wrote the provenance of this keepsake directly on the drawing, effectively signing it. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
225. A Studio Gag Drawing by Bobo Cannon. (Cannon, 1930s-40s) A studio gag drawing by animator Robert “Bobo” Cannon of Bob Clampett, Chuck Jones, and himself. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with pinholes from display, adhesive residue on the reverse visible from the front, and light discoloration from age. The drawing is mounted on 12.25” x 16.25” construction paper in good condition, partially detached from the mounting, with edge wear and creasing. $300 - $500
224. A Studio Gag Drawing Football Poster by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1930s) A gag “football poster” drawing by Bob Clampett. Clampett promises an afternoon game between “The Top Floor Tearers” and “The Basement Bullies,” with himself as the coolest player on the field, amidst caricatures of his associates. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencils, the gag drawing on the full 9.5” x 12” animation paper is in very good condition, with very light wear as expected from age. $300$500
226. “An Then I Was Attacked by a Six Footer...” Drawing. (Clampett, 1930s) A gag drawing of animator Larry Martin drawn by Bob Clampett. Clampett used his caricatures of Martin as the basis for Dishonest John in “Time For Beany” and “Beany and Cecil.” With an image size of 9.25” x 7.75” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the gag drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with pinholes, edge wear, and typical discoloration from age. $300 - $500
227. A Bob Clampett “Study of Dem Coming to Work” Gag Drawing. (Clampett, 1930s) A gag drawing by Bob Clampett, inscribed “Study of Dem Coming to Work” accomplished in graphite and colored pencil. “Dem” refers to Nelson Demorest also called “Dem Dawg” around the studio. An animator, he had a very unusual appearance and funny personality. He was often caricatured with a pointed head. The piece features Clampett’s interpretation of a goon from E. C. Segar’s Popeye comic series. Ironically, Demorest left Warners to work for Fleischer Studios in Florida. With an image size of 8.5” x 11.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $300 - $500
229. “My Sugar in Cellophane Shorts” Full Story Idea Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1934) A complete set of 64-story drawings by Bob Clampett for an unproduced Merrie Melodies cartoon. “My Sugar in Cellophane Shorts” was to be the tale of Cotton, a Candy Easter Chick, who falls in love with a chocolate bunny and battles hardboiled egg chicks in a candy store kitchen. Captions on the bottom of each drawing effectively narrate a pitch for the idea, including some lyrics for the suggested title song. Each drawing is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 9.5” x 12” animation paper with image sizes of 6.5” x 9”. The set is in fine condition, with some individual drawings showing light handling wear from production, and very slight color shift to the paper from age. $300 - $500
228. A “Rasslin’ Round” Production Meeting with Carl Stalling Photo. (Iwerks, 1934) A photograph of a meeting between composer Carl Stalling and animators Robert Stokes and Norm Blackburn during production of the Ub Iwerksdirected short “Rasslin’ Round,” starring Willie Whopper. Measuring 3.25’ x 4.25”, the photo is in good condition with light stains, waviness, marker on the reverse, and wear from age. $300 - $500
230. A Studio Christmas Party Gag Drawing. (Clampett, 1935-36) A Studio gag drawing of a gruesome Leon Schlesinger Productions Christmas party drawn by Bob Clampett. The crew is depicted releasing the built-up stress and tension of the year with the Charles Addams-esque executions of Avery (hanging), Clampett (beheaded with Friz Freleng holding his head), Chuck Jones (with the axe in his head and Ham Hamilton standing to his right), and Virgil Ross with a knife through his head. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with the bottom inch folded over to the reverse, edge wear, and light discoloration from age.
$300 - $500
231. A Treg’s Waffle Iron Bird Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1930s-40s) A drawing of a “Treg’s waffle iron bird” by Bob Clampett. Treg Brown was the studio’s sound editor for Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies. He suggested this character to Clampett for “Porky In Wackyland”, but the character was not used. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, creasing to the lower left corner and along the bottom edge, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
233. A Pair of “Pitching Pennies” Gag Drawings. (Clampett, 1930s) A pair of penny-pitching gag drawings by Bob Clampett. With image sizes ranging from 7” x 11.5” to 7.5” x 11.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light discoloration from age, stains, and creases. $300 - $500
232. A Schlesinger Studio Penny Pitchin’ Group Photo. (Clampett, 1935) A photo of Bob Clampett far right with sunglasses) with a group of Leon Schlesinger Productions staff outside of the studio pitching pennies on September 12th, 1935, as noted on the reverse. Measuring 4” x 6” the photo is in very good condition. $100 - $200
234. A Warner Artist’s View of Disney Artists Gag Drawing. (Clampett, 1937)
A studio gag drawing by Bob Clampett of haggard versions of himself and Chuck Jones, compared to the sophisticated and polished artists of the Disney studio. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12” the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
235. A Studio Gag Drawing of the New Ub Iwerks Unit. (Clampett, 1937)
A studio gag drawing by Bob Clampett of the newly formed Looney Tunes unit led by Ub Iwerks. Dated February 3, 1937, it depicts Producer Ray Katz, Iwerks, Clampett, and Chuck Jones. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
236. The Title Card for “Shake Your Powder Puff.” (Schlesinger, 1934) The hand-painted title card for the Looney Tunes short “Shake Your Powder Puff.” Accomplished in cel paint on cardboard and measuring 10” x 12.75”, the title card is in good condition with edge wear and pinholes from production use and paint cracking creases ranging from 1” to 4”, that do not affect the text.
$2,000 - $4,000
237. A “Shake Your Powder Puff” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original storyboard drawing from the Merrie Melodies short, “Shake Your Powder Puff.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a character image size of 4” x 2.75”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
238. A Fire Fighter “Honeymoon Hotel” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1934) An original production drawing of fire fighting bugs from the Merrie Melodies short “Honeymoon Hotel,” directed by Earl Duvall. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a character image size of 5” x 6”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition. $200 - $400
239. “The Little Dutch Plate” Title Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1935) The title card painting for the Merrie Melodies short “The Little Dutch Plate.” The film elements for this short’s titles were lost when it was reissued in 1953 under the “Blue Ribbon” series, replaced by the short’s title in plain text over a background featuring a blue ribbon and Grand Shorts Award trophy. This original artwork has not been seen by the public for over 80 years, and is an incredibly rare and valuable piece of Warner Bros. animation history. Measuring 9.5” x 11.25” the artwork accomplished in gouache and cel paint is in good production-used condition with light warping to the text cel layer, light edge wear, and light discoloration from age to the background layer. $3,000$5,000
240. A Page of “Little Dutch Plate” Storyboard Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1935) A page of four storyboards for the Merrie Melodies short “Little Dutch Plate.” With an image size of 7.75” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with light stains, wear, edge tears, and pinholes from production use. $300 - $500
242. A “Little Dutch Plate” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original production drawing of the boy and his piggy bank from the Merrie Melodies short “Little Dutch Plate.” With an image size of 3.75” x 6.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with creases, edge tears, and a fold at the top left corner. $200 - $400
241. A Production Drawing from “Little Dutch Plate.” (Schlesinger, 1935) An original concept drawing from the Merrie Melodies short “Little Dutch Plate.” With an image size of 3” x 3.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with creases and a full horizontal fold near the top. $200 - $400
243. A “Mr. and Mrs. is the Name” Charlie Chaplin Mermaid Cel. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original hand-painted production cel of Charlie Chaplin as a mermaid from the Merrie Melodies short “Mr. and Mrs. is the Name.” With an image size of 1.5” x 3” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the art is in good condition with spots of paint loss and scratches. $300 - $500
244. An “I Love to Singa” Production Cel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1936) A collection of six original production cels from the Merrie Melodies short “I Love to Singa.” All six cels feature Fritz Owl with one including Owl Jolson. Measuring 9.75” x 12” with character image sizes ranging from 3.5” x 5.5” to 5.5” x 3.75”, the cels are in good production used condition with small spots of paint loss less than 0.25”, areas of light discoloration from pigment loss to the paint, rips to the registration holes, and light warping from age. $2,000 - $3,000
245. An “I Love to Singa” Fritz Owl Character Study. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original character study of Fritz the Owl from production of the Merrie Melodies short “I Love to Singa.” With character image sizes ranging from 2” x 2.5” to 4” x 3.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in good production-used condition with light edge wear, pinholes, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
246. An Owl Jolson “I Love to Singa” Character Study. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original character study of Owl Jolson from production of the Merrie Melodies short “I Love to Singa.” With character image sizes ranging from 1.25” x 1.75” to 2.5” x 3.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and color pencil drawing displays in good production-used condition with light edge wear, pinholes, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
247. A Layout Drawing from “I Love to Singa.” (Schlesinger 1936) An original layout drawing of Simple Simon from the Merrie Melodies short “I Love To Singa.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 6.5” x 11”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good production-used condition with a light 3” crease to the lower left corner, edge wear, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
248. An “I Love to Singa” Original Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original layout drawing of Simple Simon from the Merrie Melodies short “I Love to Singa.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 8” x 10.5”, the graphite drawing is in very good productionused condition with light edge wear and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
249. An “I’d Love to Take Orders from You” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A story drawing featuring the young scarecrow from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “I’d Love to Take Orders From You,” directed by Tex Avery. Avery can be seen in the documentary “Bugs Bunny Superstar” acting out this scene while Clampett filmed it. With an image size of 8.75” x 9”, the drawing accomplished in graphite is in good condition, with light wear from age including slight spotting. $200 - $400
250. A Collection of Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1935-37) Seven photo print model sheets from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. Included are two from “The Girl on the Dutch Plate,” two from “Mr. and Mrs. Is The Name,” and one each from “The Country Mouse,” “Hollywood Capers,” and “I Only Have Eyes For You.” Each measuring 8” x 10”, the model sheets are in good production-used condition with pinholes, smudges, and handling wear, and a 2” tear in the top of the mermaid model sheet from “Mr. and Mrs. Is The Name.” $400 - $600
251. A Merrie Melodies “Don’t Look Now”
Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A layout drawing of Dan Cupid in his home from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Don’t Look Now.” With an image size of 7.75” x 11” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with light wear from production use, and slight discoloration from age. $200 - $400
252. A Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones Submission Credit Panel. (Schlesinger, 1930s) An original “submission by Bob Clampett and Chuck Jones” panel, likely from a story pitch. Accomplished in graphite on 9.5” x 12” animation paper with an image size of 2” x 3.25”, the piece is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing, a small spot of paper loss in the upper left corner, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
PORKY PIG
After Buddy’s attempts to win over audiences fell flat, Leon Schlesinger still sought an animated star to compete with Disney’s Mickey Mouse and Fleischer’s Betty Boop. Inspired by the box office success of Hal Roach’s “Our Gang” series, Schlesinger asked his animators for ideas in a similar style. Bob Clampett created a pig and cat duo named Porky and Beans, pitching them in a drawing titled “Clampett’s Porky and Beans,” parodying a Campbell’s pork and beans can. Impressed, Schlesinger approved the duo along with new characters Little Kitty, Oliver Owl, and the twin puppies Ham and Ex. This ensemble cast debuted in the 1935 Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat,” directed by Friz Freleng. Although the short intended to focus on the rivalry between Beans and Oliver Owl, it was Porky’s strained, persistent stuttering during his recital of the poem “Paul Revere’s Ride” that stole the show and captivated the audience.
253. A Production Cel and Background from “I Haven’t Got a Hat.”(Schlesinger, 1935) An original multi-layer production cel and background from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” This short marked the debut of Porky Pig. This piece does not include Porky, but it is the only known surviving cel and background from this landmark film. The cels have been trimmed to 8.75” x 11.25” and are in good condition with areas of discoloration from pigment loss to the paint and light warping from age. The background accomplished in gouache and watercolor has been trimmed to 9” x 11.25” and is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear and light discoloration from age. $4,000 - $6,000
254. A Layout Drawing from Porky Pig’s First Animated Scene. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original layout drawing by Bob Clampett from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat” which saw the debut of Porky Pig. Although Bob Clampett had labeled this drawing as the first Porky Pig scene to be animated, he does not actually appear until later in the short. With an image size of 5” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with a full horizontal fold, light creases, and spots of discoloration from age.
$300 - $500
256. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Ham and Ex Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of puppies Ham and Ex from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 2” x 3” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
255. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of the class from “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” With an image size of 7.75” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the layout drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencil is in very good condition with light wear from age, and stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” in the upper right corner. $200 - $400
257. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Little Kitty Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of Little Kitty from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” Accomplished in graphite with an image size of 2.5” x 2.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with small smudges to the lower right corner, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
258. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Class Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of the class from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 8.25” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
260. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Beans the Cat Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of Beans the Cat from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” This cartoon was Beans’ first appearance. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 2” x 3” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light handling wear and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
259. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Oliver Owl and Beans Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of Oliver Owl and Beans the Cat from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 3.75” x 6.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light handling wear and light discoloration from age including two small dark spots at lower left. $200 - $400
261. “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Little Kitty Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of Little Kitty from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 2.75” x 1.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
262. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Ham and Ex Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of puppies Ham and Ex from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 2.25” x 3.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light soiling and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
264. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of the class from “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” With an image size of 7.75” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the layout drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencil is in very good condition with light wear from age, and stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” in the upper right corner. $200 - $400
263. An “I Haven’t Got A Hat” Oliver Owl and Beans Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing of Oliver Owl and Beans the Cat from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” This cartoon was Beans’ first appearance. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with image sizes of 3.25” x 3.25” and 3.25” x 4.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light handling wear and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
265. An “I Haven’t Got a Hat” Ham and Ex Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing featuring Ham and Ex from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” With a character image size of 6” x 6.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with full horizontal creases, stains, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
266. An “I Haven’t Got a Hat” Oliver Owl and Beans Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An “I Haven’t Got a Hat” layout drawing of Oliver Owl and Beans the Cat. The short marked the debut of Beans, who would star in nine shorts for the studio. With character image sizes of 3.5” x 3.5” and 2.75” x 3.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with a full horizontal fold at the top, creases, wear, and discoloration from age, which does not affect the character image. $200 - $400
268. An “I Haven’t Got a Hat” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1935) A photo print model sheet of the main characters in “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” This Merrie Melodies cartoon marked the debut of all of these characters, including eventual breakout star Porky Pig. Measuring 8” x 10”, the model sheet is in good production-used condition with torn pin holes, scuffing, and “Bob Clampett” stamped in the lower right corner. $200 - $400
267. An “I Haven’t Got a Hat” Oliver Owl Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original layout drawing featuring Oliver Owl from the Merrie Melodies short “I Haven’t Got a Hat.” With a character image size of 8” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and color pencil drawing is in good condition with edge wear, discoloration from age, and a full horizontal fold at the top. $200 - $400
269. Hal Roach Studios Letterhead. (Hal Roach, 1935) A sheet of letterhead from Hal Roach Studios. Roach’s Our Gang Comedies inspired Beans the Cat and the early Looney Tunes cartoons, and silent stars Laurel and Hardy were often caricatured in animated cartoons from all the studios. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the letterhead is in fine unused condition, with very light spotting from age. $100 - $200
270. “A Cartoonist’s Nightmare” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original layout drawing featuring Beans from the Looney Tunes short “A Cartoonist’s Nightmare.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 8” x 10.25”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
272. A Layout Drawing from “A Cartoonist’s Nightmare.” (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing featuring Beans and the Cartoonist from “A Cartoonist’s Nightmare.” With character image sizes of 1.25” x 1.25” and 1.75” x 5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
271. “A Cartoonist’s Nightmare” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A layout drawing from “A Cartoonist’s Nightmare” featuring the cartoonist. With an image size of 8” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light creases and wear from production use. $100 - $200
273. A Set of Beans Layout Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1930s) A set of three story drawings from an unproduced Beans the Cat cartoon. The drawings feature Beans along with a bespectacled puppy character who, despite appearing in several Beans cartoons, is never named. Each with an image size of 7.5” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawings accomplished in graphite and color pencil are in very good condition with light wear from age. $100 - $200
274. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Deleted Scene Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original story drawing for a deleted opening to the Looney Tunes short “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” This was the third cartoon to feature Schlesinger’s requested ensemble cast meant as an animated answer to Hal Roach’s “Our Gang,” which the note at the bottom of this drawing reinforces. This scene would have framed the short as a film created by the kids, instead of a separate standalone adventure. Measuring 9.5” x 12” the drawing is in good condition with edgewear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
275. The Title Card for “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” (Schlesinger, 1935) The original title card painting for the Looney Tunes short “Gold Diggers of ‘49,” the first short directed by Tex Avery. Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the card displays in good condition with edge and corner wear, paper loss and tears to the peg holes, a 0.5” x 0.25” rip to the upper left corner, and a 4” diagonal crack of paint loss to the upper right corner. $3,000 - $5,000
276. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original production background of a Western town from “Gold Diggers of ’49.” The short, directed by Tex Avery, was the second film to feature Porky. Accomplished in ink and watercolor and measuring 10.5” x 12.5”, the background is in good condition with stains, creases, pinholes from production use, and edge tears, particularly the top left corner. $2,000 - $4,000
277. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Porky Pig Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original production drawing of Porky Pig with a bag of “gold” from “Gold Diggers of ’49.” This short, the first directed for Warner Bros. by Tex Avery, transformed the child Porky Pig from “I Haven’t Got a Hat” into an adult pig, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of the character. Measuring 5.5” x 7.5” on a 9.5” x 12” piece of drawing paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $400 - $600
278. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Porky Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original layout drawing of Porky Pig from “Gold Diggers of ’49.” With a character image size of 8.25” x 11” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and discoloration from age. $400 - $600
279. A Porky Pig “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A production layout drawing of Porky Pig from “Gold Diggers of ‘49,” the first Warner Bros. short directed by Tex Avery. Porky is depicted triumphantly holding his “bag of gold” that was returned to him by Beans—a bag that instead contains his lunch. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light wear. $400 - $600
280. A Porky “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original storyboard drawing of Porky from the Looney Tunes Short “Gold Diggers of ‘49,” drawn by Tex Avery. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 8.25” x 4.5”, the graphite drawing is in good condition with edge wear, heavy creasing throughout, smudging, fingerprints, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
281. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) A production drawing from “Gold Diggers of ‘49” featuring Little Kitty and Porky Pig in his second appearance. With an image size of 5” x 5.5” on 9.5” x 12 animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil art is in fine condition. $300 - $500
282. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original storyboard panel featuring a gun-slinging bandit from the Looney Tunes short “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a character image size of 6” x 8”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine production used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
284. A Beans Production Drawing from “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” (Schlesinger, 1935) An original production drawing of Beans from the Looney Tunes Short “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a character image size of 3” x 4”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear, a 0.25” stain toward the right center, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
283. A Production Drawing from “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” (Schlesinger, 1935) An original production drawing of Beans from the Looney Tunes short “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a character image size of 3.5” x 3.25”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine production used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
285. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Beans Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original storyboard drawing featuring Beans from the Looney Tunes Short “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, and measuring 9.5” x 12” the drawing is in fine production used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
286. A “Gold Diggers of ‘49” Dog Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original storyboard drawing featuring a dog taking a bath from the Looney Tunes Short “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a character image size of 5.75” x 6.25”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
288. A Music Timing Sheet for “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” (Schlesinger, 1935) A music timing sheet for Beans in the Merrie Melodies short “Gold Diggers of ’49.” These sheets carefully document the characters and actions in each shot, along with their precise screen duration. The piece, which features notations in graphite and colored pencil, also includes a later inscription by Bob Clampett. In this inscription, he notes that he created Beans long before his “little propeller-loaded boy Beany.” Measuring 9.5” x 12.5”, the timing sheet on Leon Schlesinger Productions paper displays in very good condition with light wear, a full horizontal crease from storage, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
287. A“Gold Diggers of ‘49” Cigar Store Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1935) An original layout drawing of a cigar store from the Looney Tunes short “Gold Diggers of ‘49,” likely drawn by Tex Avery. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite drawing is in good condition with edge wear, creasing to the upper and bottom left corners, a paperclip oxidization stain to the reverse which is visible from the front, and light discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
289. A Deleted Scene Story Drawing from “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” (Schlesinger, 1935) A pair of original story drawings for a deleted scene in “Gold Diggers of ‘49.” Featuring the ensemble cast from “I Haven’t Got a Hat,” this scene would have framed the short as a film created by the kids, instead of a separate stand-alone adventure. Measuring 9.5” x 12” each, the drawings are in good condition with edge wear and discoloration from age. $400 - $600
291. A Looney Tunes “The Blow Out” Picture Report. (Schlesinger, 1936) A picture report for the Looney Tunes short “The Blow Out,” the first to feature Porky Pig in a solo starring role. Animation units at Schlesinger screened each other’s completed cartoons for critique and comments, compiled into picture reports. Notes praising Porky’s personality – and nearly unanimous dislike of his appearance - give a rare insight into the development of a Looney Tunes icon. The report also includes the suggestion that Termite Terrace handle all of the Looney Tunes from then on. Typed on two sheets of 8.5” x 11” paper, the report is in good condition with light creases, horizontal folds, oxidation stains from paper clips to the first page, small tears to the upper edge of the second page, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
292. No Lot
290. A 1936 Porky Pig Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1936) A photo print model sheet for Porky Pig dated February 18, 1936. Model sheets were used to ensure character continuity of design on a production. Porky’s design varied from project to project until Bob Clampett standardized him in 1938. Measuring 8” x 10”, the model sheet is in very good condition with a pinhole and very light handling wear. $200 - $400
293. A Porky Pig “Plane Dippy” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Plane Dippy.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with a 3” x 2.5” character image size, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
294. A “Plane Dippy” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original storyboard drawing featuring Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Plane Dippy.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 6” x 10”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
296. A “Plane Dippy” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original storyboard drawing featuring Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Plane Dippy.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 5” x 9.5”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
295. A Porky Pig “Plane Dippy” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original storyboard drawing featuring Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Plane Dippy.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in very good condition with a light crease in the lower left corner and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
297. A Porky in a Plane “Plane Dippy” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original storyboard drawing of Porky from the Looney Tunes short “Plane Dippy.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 6.5” x 10”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
298. A “Plane Dippy” Original Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original storyboard drawing featuring Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Plane Dippy.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 6” x 8”, the 9.5” x 12”drawing is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
300. A Story Drawing from “Porky the Rain-Maker.” (Schlesinger, 1936) A “Porky the Rain-Maker” story drawing of Porky Pig, his father Phineas, and animals celebrating the rain. This short was the first appearance of Phineas. With an image size of 7.5” x 10.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencils is in very good condition with a 0.25” spot of edge wear and very light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
299. A “Porky the Rain-Maker” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A “Porky the Rain-Maker” layout drawing of Porky Pig and his father Phineas. With an image size of 8.75” x 11” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite is in very good condition with very light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
301. A “Porky the Rain-Maker” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A “Porky the Rain-Maker” story drawing. This cartoon marked the debut of Phineas Pig, Porky’s father. With an image size of 5.5” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and colored pencils is in very good condition with very light wear from age and handling, including a .25” hairline tear to the right side. $200 - $400
302. A “Porky the Rain-Maker” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A “Porky the Rain-Maker” layout drawing of a protesting chicken spotting a lightning pill. With an image size of 7.5” x 11” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite and red pencil is in very good condition with very light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
304. A Collection of “The Village Smithy” Production Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1936-37) A collection of five original production drawings of Porky Pig from the Tex Avery-directed Looney Tunes short, “The Village Smithy.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” each, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in very good condition with light creases and discoloration from age. $700 - $900
303. “The Village Smithy” Blacksmith Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original hand-drawn model sheet of the Blacksmith from the Porky Pig short “The Village Smithy.” Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil model sheet is in good condition with discoloration from age, stains, and edge wear from production use. $200 - $400
305. A “Village Smithy” Porky Pig Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original production drawing of Porky Pig from “The Village Smithy.” With a character image size of 6” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with scratches, creases, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
306. A Porky Pig “Village Smithy” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A production drawing of Porky Pig from “The Village Smithy.” With a character image size of 5.5” x 6.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $200 - $400
307. A “Village Smithy” Porky Hammer Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) A production drawing of Porky Pig from “The Village Smithy.” With a character image size of 3.5” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light wear. $200 - $400
308. A Porky Pig “The Village Smithy” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original production drawing of Porky Pig working as a blacksmith’s assistant in “The Village Smithy.” With a character image size of 6” x 7.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in fine condition. $200 - $400
309. A “Porky the Wrestler” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1937 A photo print model sheet of Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky the Wrestler.” The print measuring 8” x 10” is affixed to 10.5” x 12.5” animation paper, and is in good condition with light toning. $200 - $400
311. A Collection of “Picador Porky” Drawings and Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1936-37) A collection of two production drawings and two hand-drawn model sheets from “Picador Porky.” The drawings were accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and feature Porky, Porky’s Stooges, and the bull. Measuring 9.5” x 12” each, the drawings are in very good condition with creases and discoloration from age. $700 - $900
312. No Lot
313. A Rough Layout Sketch from “Porky’s Super Service.” (Schlesinger, 1937)
A rough layout sketch of an automobile interior from “Porky’s Super Service.” Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the sketch accomplished in pencil is in very good condition with light wear typical of production use. $200 - $400
314. A Pair of Storyboard Panels from “Rover’s Rival.” (Schlesinger, 1937) A pair of storyboard panels from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Rover’s Rival.” This cartoon is the first to feature “The Merry-GoRound Broke Down” theme during the opening titles, with Porky bursting through the drum and stuttering, “That’s all, Folks!” at the end of the short. Measuring 6.25” x 8”, the panels, accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
315. A Pair of “Rover’s Rival” Storyboard Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1937) A pair of storyboard drawings of Porky and a puppy from the Looney Tunes short “Rover’s Rival,” directed by Bob Clampett. With character image sizes of 4.5” x 8” and 4.5” x 9” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawings are in fine production-used condition with light edge wear and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
316. Sheet Music for “The Case of the Stuttering Pig” by Carl Stalling. (Schlesinger, 1937) Three pages of handwritten sheet music by Carl Stalling for the Looney Tunes short “The Case of the Stuttering Pig,” directed by Frank Tashlin. Handwritten with notations by Stalling in graphite, ink, and colored pencil on staff paper, the 12” x 9” sheet music is in fair condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use, light stains and discoloration from age, and yellowing tape along the edges of one sheet. The sheet music comes in the original production-used 14” x 10” folder inscribed and signed by Bob Clampett. The piece is in good condition with wear and tear and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
317. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “Porky’s Hero Agency.” (Schlesinger, 1937) Three storyboard panels of Porky and the Emperor from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Hero Agency,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.5” x 7.5” each, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, and light discoloration from age. $700 - $900
319. A “Porky’s Hero Agency” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937)
An original layout drawing from the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky’s Hero Agency,” directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 4.25” x 9.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with wear from production use and age including light smudges. $200 - $400
318. A “Porky’s Hero Agency” Storyboard Panel. (Schlesinger, 1937) A storyboard panel of Porky and his mother from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Hero Agency,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencils and measuring 5.5” x 7.5”, the panel displays in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
320. A “Porky’s Hero Agency” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing from the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky’s Hero Agency,” directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 4.5” x 5.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with typical light wear from production use and age. $200 - $400
321. A “Porky’s Hero Agency” Animator Caricature Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production cel from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Hero Agency,” directed by Bob Clampett. The hand-painted cel features caricatures of animators Jack Carey, Ernest Gee, Clampett, and Chuck Jones in the form of a human picket fence. With a character image size of 4.25” x 7.25” on a trimmed 9” x 12.25” cel, the piece is in good condition with light adhesive residue along the top edge, a 0.25” x 0.5” rip to the upper left corner, and light warping from age. $200 - $400
322. A Termite Terrace Original Porky Pig Statue. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original statue of Porky Pig. Bob Clampett had very few of these statues made, with one painted and photographed for the title card of the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Hero Agency” and the rest given to top members of his unit. This statue is not the one used for the title card; however, it is the only one known to have survived. Measuring 9” x 5.5” x 5” deep, the chalkware statue is in fair condition with separation from the base repaired with glue with visible residue, multiple chips and scratches, and a missing section of the tail. This item does not come from the Bob Clampett Collection. $1,000 - $2,000
GABBY
With Porky Pig in need of a pal, Ub Iwerks cooked up Gabby the Goat. The two characters teamed up for the first time in the appropriately named short “Porky and Gabby,” which was Bob Clampett’s first assistant director gig. The contrast between the pleasant Porky and the cantankerous Gabby was intended to be endearing, but audiences found Gabby to be a bit too mean-spirited. When Iwerks left the studio and Clampett took over, Gabby was given the boot.
323. A Pair of “Porky and Gabby” Lobby Card Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1937) A pair of rough Lobby Card drawings for the Looney Tunes short “Porky and Gabby,” directed by Ub Iwerks. Accomplished in graphite, both drawings measure 9.5” x 12” and range from very good to fine condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age.
$300 - $500
325. An Ub Iwerks Layout Drawing from “Porky and Gabby.” (Schlesinger, 1937) A rough layout drawing for the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky and Gabby.” This was very likely drawn by Ub Iwerks, early in his work on the short. With a full-page image on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, with light wear from production use, slight wear and tear around the top peg holes, and slight discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
324. A “Porky and Gabby” Porky Pig Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) A hand-drawn model of Porky Pig from “Porky and Gabby” directed by Ub Iwerks. The page includes eight drawings of Porky and a single image of Gabby Goat, who made his debut in this film. With an overall image size of 7” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light wear typical of production use and age. $300 - $500
326. A Porky Pig “Porky and Gabby” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original storyboard drawing of Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Porky and Gabby,” directed by Ub Iwerks. Accomplished in graphite with a 3” x 2.25” character image size, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
327. A “Porky and Gabby” Rough Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) A rough layout drawing for the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky and Gabby.” With a full-page image on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, with light wear from production use, and slight discoloration from age. $200 - $400
328. A “Porky and Gabby” Rough Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) A rough drawing for the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky and Gabby.” With an image size of 6.25” x 6.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with very light wear from production use and slight discoloration from age. $200 - $400
329. A “Porky and Gabby” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original storyboard drawing of Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Porky and Gabby.” While the final shot in the cartoon varies slightly, this drawing was used as a rough for one of the short’s lobby cards. Accomplished in graphite, the drawing measures 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 10” x 8” and is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
330. A “Porky and Gabby” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Porky and Gabby,” directed by Ub Iwerks. Accomplished in graphite, the drawing measures 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 3.5” x 5.5”, and is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
331. A “Porky and Gabby” Partial Animation Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) A partial animation drawing of what appears to be Porky from the Looney Tunes short “Porky and Gabby.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 3” x 2”, the graphite drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
332. The Original Unused “It Happened All Night” Title Card. (Schlesinger, 1937) The original unused title cel for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Badtime Story,” initially titled “It Happened All Night.” This title was a play on the 1934 film “It Happened One Night,” but was considered too suggestive. Clampett was asked to come up with a new title, leaving this cel unused and unseen by the public. This rare cel is paired with a printed reproduction of the scene-matching background. Measuring 9.75” x 12.25”, the cel is in very good condition with two areas of tape residue along the top left edge measuring 0.5” and 1”, a 0.5” x 0.75 sticker on the reverse of the lower left side with “CE 34-5” written in graphite, a few small spots of paint loss, light discoloration, and warping from age. $4,000 - $6,000
333. “Porky’s Badtime Story” Original Title Cel with Production Background and Cels. (Schlesinger, 1937) A multi-layer hand-painted production cels, title cel, and original background from “Porky’s Badtime Story.” This Porky and Gabby short marked Bob Clampett’s first time receiving directorial credit. After the short’s title, “It Happened All Night,” was deemed too suggestive, Clampett came up with the new title. With image sizes from 1.75” x 2.25” to 5.25” x 7.25” on 9.5” x 11.5” cels and the original 9.5” x 11.5” background, the pieces present well but vary from poor to good condition with paint loss, stains, warping, wear, and tears up to 5” long. An incredible piece of animation history, this is one of only two background setups known to exist from this film. $5,000 - $8,000
334. A Pair of Story Drawings from Porky’s Badtime Story.” (Schlesinger, 1937) A pair of story drawings from the Looney Tunes short, “Porky’s Badtime Story” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawings are in good to very good condition with light smudging, one with a pin hole in the lower left corner, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
335. A “Porky’s Badtime Story” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1937) A collection of seven storyboard pages with nine panels for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Badtime Story,” directed by Bob Clampett. The panels range in size from 5” x 6” to 5” x 12” and are accomplished in graphite and colored pencil. Each is in good condition with edge wear, creasing, pinholes and corner tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
336. A “Porky’s Badtime Story” Draft. (Schlesinger, 1937) A Studio animation draft for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Badtime Story.” The draft details each sequence and scene of the cartoon, identifying lead animators, length of film footage, and other production specifics. This draft marks Bob Clampett’s promotion to a full director after the original supervisor, Ub Iwerks, left mid-production. Measuring 15” x 10.5”, the draft is in good condition with a horizontal fold through the center, edge wear from production use, a small 0.25” rip to the bottom left corner, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
338. A “Get Rich Quick Porky” Storyboard Panel Collection.
(Schlesinger, 1937) A collection of five storyboard panels featuring Porky and Gabby from the Looney Tunes short “Get Rich Quick Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Ranging in size from 6” x 8” to 6” x 8.5”, the panels, accomplished in graphite, display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, and light discoloration from age.
$1,000 - $2,000
337. A “Porky’s Badtime Story” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production layout drawing of a bedroom from the Looney Tunes cartoon “Porky’s Badtime Story,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite on the full 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition, with smudges and wear from original production use, and discoloration from age. $400 - $600
339. A “Get Rich Quick Porky” Storyboard Panel. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original storyboard panel of Porky Pig from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Get Rich Quick Porky.” Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 6.5” x 9”, the drawing is in fine production-used condition with light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
340. A Storyboard Panel from “Get Rich Quick Porky.” (Schlesinger, 1937) An original storyboard panel of Porky and Honest John from the Looney Tunes short “Get Rich Quick Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 6.5” x 8.5”, the drawing is in very good production-used condition with light creasing, edge wear, a small 0.5” rip to the top left edge, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
342. A Gabby & Porky “Get Rich Quick Porky” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Get Rich Quick Porky” directed by Bob Clampett. The drawing, possibly by Iwerks, features Porky Pig and Gabby Goat in his third and final theatrical appearance. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 4.5” x 7.5” the drawing is in very good production-used condition with light discoloration and light creasing and edge wear from production use. $200 - $400
341. A “Get Rich Quick Porky” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing from the Bob Clampettdirected Looney Tunes short “Get Rich Quick Porky.” The drawing features Porky Pig and Gabby Goat, a short-lived sidekick for Porky who appeared in only 3 theatrical shorts before being replaced by Daffy. With a character image size of 5.5” x 9.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good production-used condition with light discoloration, edge wear, and slight creasing. $200 - $400
343. A “Get Rich Quick Porky” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing of Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Get Rich Quick Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 6.25” x 9”, the drawing is in fine productionused condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
344. A Looney Tunes 1938-41 Production Board. (Schlesinger, 1938)
A board listing the production order of the Looney Tunes shorts to be directed by Bob Clampett from 1938 through late 1941. A correction for short number 20 is written on the back noting the title’s change to “Chicken Jitters.” Accomplished in paint and graphite on 11” x 14” chipboard, the piece displays in good condition with edge wear and dulled corners, with paint loss from production use.
$800 - $1,000
345. A “Porky’s Pappa” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1938) A collection of nine storyboard panels featuring Porky Pig from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Pappa.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.5” x 7.5”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
346. A “What Price Porky” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1938) A collection of six storyboard panels featuring Porky, Daffy, and the Ducklings from the Looney Tunes short “What Price Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 5.5” x 7.5” each, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
347. A “Porky’s Five & Ten” Title Card Silhouette Cel. (Schlesinger, 1938) An original handpainted production cel of Porky Pig on a boat in silhouette, used as the background for “Porky’s Five & Ten” title card. Measuring 10” x 12.5”, the cel is in fair condition with paint loss, paint chipping, scratches, wear, and pinholes at the corners from production use. $3,000 - $5,000
348. A Storyboard Panel from “Porky’s Five & Ten.” (Schlesinger, 1938) A storyboard panel from the Bob Clampettdirect Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Five & Ten.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the panel features Porky and his five-and-dime store on Boola-Boola Island, which did not end up being used in the final production. Measuring 6” x 7.75”, the panel displays in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
350. A “Porky’s Party” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938)
An early story drawing for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Party,” directed by Bob Clampett. Though he does not appear in the film, this drawing shows that Gabby Goat was originally planned to co-star alongside Porky. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawings is in very good production-used condition with light edge wear, creases, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
349. A “Porky’s Party” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938)
An early story drawing for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Party,” directed by Bob Clampett. Though he does not appear in the film, this drawing shows that Gabby Goat was originally planned to co-star alongside Porky. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawings is in very good production-used condition with light edge wear, creases, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
351. A “Porky’s Party” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938)
An early story drawing for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Party,” directed by Bob Clampett. Though he does not appear in the film, this drawing shows that Gabby Goat was originally planned to co-star alongside Porky. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawings is in very good production-used condition with light edge wear, creases, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
352. A “Porky’s Party” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938) A story drawing of Porky Pig from “Porky’s Party,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is by Clampett, and the notes are in his handwriting. The artwork is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
353. A “Porky’s Party” Story Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938) A story drawing of Porky Pig from “Porky’s Party,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is by Clampett, and the notes are in his handwriting. The artwork is in fine condition with light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
354. A “Porky’s Party” Development Sketch. (Schlesinger, 1938) A story development sketch for “Porky’s Party” by Bob Clampett. Clampett explored both the structure of the rarely seen character Goosey and an odd cross between his anatomy and Porky Pig’s. The page also includes another character’s face and a rough outline of Porky. with an overall image size of 8” x 9.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in pencil displays in good condition with edge wear and creasing mainly to the top and left edges of the paper. $200 - $400
355. No Lot
PORKY IN WACKYLAND
For Clampett at his peak, look no further than “Porky in Wackyland.” The 1938 film features Porky traveling to Africa to find the last Do-Do in Wackyland, a place chock-full of unusual creatures. With its outlandish character designs and surreal backgrounds, the film sure showed the influence Salvador Dali had on Bob Clampett. In 1994, animators voted the film one of the top ten cartoons of all time.
356. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “Porky in Wackyland.” (Schlesinger, 1938) A collection of 10 storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Porky in Wackyland,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, the panels feature Porky and the Do-Do and production drawings from the Looney Tunes short, “Porky & Daffy” on the reverse. This was not uncommon, as Warner Bros. would save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters for the backs to be used as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 6” x 8” to 8” x 9.5”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, thumbtack holes, corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
357. An Original “Porky in Wackyland” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Porky in Wackyland” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, the drawing depicting Porky watching a very surreal sunrise measures 9.5” x 12” and is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
358. A Photo Print of “The Do-Do Bird” Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) A photo print of an original model sheet of the Do-Do Bird from the 1938 Looney Tunes short “Porky in Wackyland,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 11” x 14”, the glossy photo is in good condition with light corner wear and adhesive residue along the bottom edge. $100 - $200
359. A Pinky Pig Character Development Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938) A page of character development drawings for Pinky Pig. Originally conceived as a trouble-making nephew for Porky, Pinky only appeared in two Looney Tunes shorts. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with character images ranging in size from 2” x 1” to 5” x 3.5”, the drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
360. Three Storyboard Panels from “Porky’s Naughty Nephew.” (Schlesinger, 1938) Three storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Naughty Nephew,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 6.75” x 8”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, edge tears, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
361. A Pair of Storyboard Panels from “Porky in Egypt.” (Schlesinger, 1938) A pair of storyboard panels from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Porky in Egypt.” Accomplished in graphite, the panels feature Porky on Bumpy the Camel and a production drawing from the Looney Tunes short, “Injun Trouble” on the reverse side of one of the pages. This was not uncommon, as Warner Bros. would save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters for the backs to be used as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 5.75” x 8” to 6.25” x 8”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
$2,000 -
$4,000
Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawings measure 9.5” x 12” with character image sizes ranging from 2.75” x 2.75” to 5.25” x 3” and are in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, one with a horizontal fold 1” from the top which does not affect the image, and light discoloration from age.
A Group of “Tin Pan Alley Cats” Character Concept Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1943) A group of three character concept drawings from the Merrie Melodies short “Tin Pan Alley Cats” directed by Bob Clampett. In this cartoon, which has the distinction of being one of the infamous “Censored 11”, Clampett revisited many of his wackiest and most surreal creations that had been seen five years earlier in “Porky in Wackyland.”
CLAMPETT’S REDESIGN OF PORKY
Despite Porky Pig gaining popularity among audiences in his own series of cartoons, animators struggled to maintain consistency in his appearance and personality. In one short, Porky could be portrayed as a small child and in another, as a fullgrown pig. In 1939, Bob Clampett refined the character by reducing the stutter, enhancing his cuteness, and confirming his age as a young adult.
363. Porky Pig Redesigns by Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1939) Bob Clampett’s redesign of Porky Pig on three sheets of drawings. The drawings focus on Porky’s redesigned face, torso, and rump. With image sizes ranging from 1.5” x 1.5” to 2.5” x 5.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in very good condition with light creases, wear, discoloration from age, and tape on the reverse from production use. Each drawing is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $800 - $1,000
364. A Set of Three Porky Pig Redesign Sketches. (Schlesinger, 1939) Three sketches from Bob Clampett’s 1939 redesign of Porky Pig. Each stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the drawings accomplished in graphite and color pencils have image sizes from 4.5” x 3.5” to 10” x 7.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper and are in very good condition with light wear from handling and age. $800 - $1,000
365. Bob Clampett Porky Pig Redesign Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1939) Three sheets of concept drawings for Bob Clampett’s redesign of Porky Pig, adjusting his age and giving the character consistency in appearance and personality. With image sizes from 1.75” x 2.75” to 3.5” x 5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in good to very good condition with light creases, a corner fold, edge wear, tape on the reverse from production use, and discoloration from age. Each drawing is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $800 - $1,000
366. Porky Pig 1939 Redesign Drawings by Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1939) Bob Clampett’s redesign of Porky Pig on three sheets of drawings. Here Clampett focuses on Porky’s redesigned face, torso, and rump. With image sizes ranging from 1.5” x 1.5” to 2.5” x 5.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in very good condition with light creases, wear, discoloration from age, and tape on the reverse from production use. Each drawing is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $800 - $1,000
367. A Porky Pig Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1930s) A sheet of model drawings of Porky Pig wearing a polka-dotted bow tie. The sheet includes four complete views of Porky, and two partial drawings. With images up to 3.5” x 3.75” each on the 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawings accomplished in graphite and red pencil are in very good condition with light wear from age and handling that includes faint paper clip marks at the top and bottom. $300 - $500
368. A “Porky’s Picnic” Title Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1939) The original hand-painted title card and background from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Picnic,” directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 7.25” x 7.5” on a 10” x 12.5” cel with the original 10” x 12.5” background, the piece displays in very good condition with light edge tears, spots of paint loss, scratches, scuffs, and tape from production use. $4,000$6,000
369. A “The Lone Stranger and Porky” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of five storyboard panels of Porky and the Lone Stranger from the Looney Tunes short “The Lone Stranger and Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and ranging in size from 6” x 8.25” to 8” x 8”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age.
$1,000 - $2,000
370. A “Lone Stranger and Porky” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original production drawing from “The Lone Stranger and Porky.” With an image size of 8.75” x 8.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in good condition with creases, edge wear, tears, and a fold at the top left corner. $300 - $500
371. A “Lone Stranger and Porky” Gag Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1939) A gag drawing of The Lone Stranger from the Looney Tunes short “The Lone Stranger and Porky.” The Bob Clampett-directed short parodies the original 1938 serial, with this double-sided drawing featuring a face reveal gag that did not make the final cut. A note on the drawing from Clampett to composer Carl Stalling reads “Carl: Terrific Fanfare from here swelling right to end.” With an image size of 7” x 10” on 9” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light wear and scuffs from production use. $300 - $500
372. “Porky’s Tire Trouble” Walrus Character Studies. (Schlesinger, 1939) A trio of character studies of the walrus boss in “Porky’s Tire Trouble.” Accomplished in pencil with gouache accents to one, the three drawings have image sizes from 3” x 3.25” to 6.25” x 5.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper. The drawings are in good to very good condition with expected wear from production use including pin holes, smudges, and handling wear. $300 - $500
373. A Set of “Kristopher Kolumbus Jr.” Storyboard Panels. (Schlesinger, 1939) A set of five storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Kristopher Kolumbus Jr.” directed by Bob Clampett. Aside from one gag billboard, these are ideas that do not appear in the final film. With image sizes up to 4” x 7” on 6.25” x 9” paper, the drawings are in good condition with much wear from production use including pinholes, small tears, and smudges. $700 - $900
374. Three “Kristopher Kolumbus Jr.” Production Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1939) Three production drawings from the Looney Tunes short starring Porky Pig, “Kristopher Kolumbus Jr.” Each graphite and colored pencil drawing measures 9.5” x 12” overall, with character image sizes from 3” x 3.75” to 7” x 7.5”. The drawings are in good to very good condition with light creases, a full horizontal fold to one, wear from production use, and discoloration from age. $500 - $700
375. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “Polar Pals.” (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of five storyboard panels of Porky and I. Killem from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Polar Pals.” The reverse of the panels feature production drawings from the earlier Looney Tunes shorts, “Porky’s Movie Mystery” and “Porky’s Tire Trouble.” It was not uncommon for Warner Bros. to save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters and using the backs as storyboard paper. Measuring 6” x 8”, the panels accomplished in graphite display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $700 - $900
376. A “Scalp Trouble” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of eight storyboard panels featuring Porky and Daffy from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Scalp Trouble.” Measuring 6.5” x 9.5” each, the panels, accomplished in graphite, display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
378. Three “Old Glory” Uncle Sam Production Cels. (Schlesinger, 1939) Three original hand-painted production cels of Uncle Sam from the Porky Pig-starring Merrie Melodies short “Old Glory.” With character sizes from 5.5” x 8” to 9” x 10.25” on cels measuring from 9” x 10.25” to 9” x 11.75”, the pieces display in good condition with heavy paint loss, scratches, and wear from production use. $2,000 - $4,000
379. A Paul Revere “Old Glory” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original hand-painted production cel of Paul Revere from “Old Glory.” The patriotic short, directed by Chuck Jones, features Uncle Sam teaching Porky Pig about U.S. history and why he should learn the Pledge of Allegiance. With a character image size of 8” x 9” on a 9” x 11.75” cel, the piece is in fair condition with heavy paint loss, scratches, and warping. $500 - $700
380. An “Old Glory” George Washington Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original hand-painted production cel of George Washington from the Porky Pig-starring short “Old Glory,” directed by Chuck Jones. With a character image size measuring 8” x 10” on a 9” x 12” cel, the piece displays in good condition with scratches, wear, and heavy paint loss, particularly Washington’s left arm. $500 - $700
381. An “Old Glory” Spirit of ‘76 Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original hand-painted production cel of drummers and a fife player from the Merrie Melodies short “Old Glory.” With a character image size of 7” x 7.5” on a 9” x 11.75” cel, the piece displays in good condition with paint loss, scratches, wear, and warping. $500 - $700
382. A “Porky’s Hotel” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1939) Three storyboard panels featuring Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Hotel,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and ranging in size from 6” x 9.5” to 6.5” x 9.5”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
383. A “Porky’s Hotel” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original storyboard drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Hotel,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in colored pencil with a character image size of 8.5” x 10”, the 9.5” x 12” drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear from production use, a paperclip oxidization stain on the reverse, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
384. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “Jeepers Creepers.” (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of 10 storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Jeepers Creepers,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, the panels feature Porky, the Ghost, and a production drawing from the Looney Tunes short, “Porky’s Movie Mystery” on the reverse of one of the pages. This was not uncommon, as Warner Bros. would save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters for the backs to be used as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 5.75” x 9.5” to 6.25” x 9.5”, the boards display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
385. A Porky Pig “Jeepers Creepers” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original layout drawing of Police Officer Porky Pig from the Bob Clampett-directed short “Jeepers Creepers.” With a character image size of 4” x 5.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper and accomplished in orange colored pencil, the drawing is in very good condition with light smudges from handling, which do not affect the image. $300 - $500
386. A “Jeepers Creepers” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1939) An original layout drawing of Porky Pig and the ghost from “Jeepers Creepers.” Measuring 5.5” x 7.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper and accomplished in blue colored pencil, the drawing is in very good condition with light creases and smudges from handling. $300 - $500
388. A “Naughty Neighbors” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of 11 storyboard panels featuring Porky Pig, Petunia, and Pinky from the Looney Tunes short “Naughty Neighbors,” directed by Bob Clampett. Ranging in size from 5.75” x 9.5” to 6.5” x 9.5”, the graphite panels are in good condition with edge wear, pinholes and slight corner tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
387. The Complete Score to “Jeepers Creepers” by Carl Stalling. (Schlesinger, 1939) Carl Stalling’s complete score to the Looney Tunes short “Jeepers Creepers,” directed by Bob Clampett. The 36-page score was handwritten by Stalling in graphite and colored pencil on staff paper stamped “Leon Schlesinger Productions-Music Dept.” Each page measures 12” x 9” and displays in very good condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
389. The Title Cel for “Pied Piper Porky.” (Schlesinger, 1939) The original multi-layered title cel for the Looney Tunes short “Pied Piper Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 10” x 12.25” the cel displays in good condition with areas of tape to the corners and pegholes from production use and warping from age. $4,000 - $6,000
390. A Storyboard Panel Collection from “Pied Piper Porky.” (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of four storyboard panels featuring Porky and a rat from the Looney Tunes short “Pied Piper Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 6” x 9.5”, the panels, accomplished in graphite, display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
$1,000$2,000
Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 4” x 4.25”, the drawing displays in good condition stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age.
391. The Looney Tunes 1939-1940 Title Card Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1939) The original layout drawing for the title card seen on the sixteen Looney Tunes cartoons from “Porky’s Hotel” in 1939 through “Patient Porky” in 1940. The design reflects the changes Bob Clampett had begun to make to Porky in an effort to make him more appealing to the audience.
392. A Trio of Storyboard Panels for “The Film Fan.” (Schlesinger, 1939) A trio of storyboard panels for the Looney Tunes short “The Film Fan” directed by Tex Avery. The panels feature Porky in the audience between two ducks, with one of a “standing on their heads” gag that was cut from the film. With image sizes from 4” x 5” up to 4.5” x 7” on paper up to 6.25” x 9.5”, the drawings accomplished in graphite are in good production-used condition with pinholes, smudges, and two small tears to corners that do not affect the images. $400 - $600
393. A “Porky’s Last Stand” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1940) A collection of five storyboard panels featuring Porky and Daffy from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Last Stand,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and ranging in size from 5.5” x 9.5” to 6.5” x 9.5”, the panels display in good condition with creases and pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
394. A Pair of Storyboard Panels from “Africa Squeaks.” (Schlesinger, 1940) A pair of storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short ”Africa Squeaks,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 6.25” x 9.5” the panels display in good condition with creases, pinholes with tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
395. A Set of “Ali-Baba Bound” Storyboards. (Schlesinger, 1940) A set of five storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Ali-Baba Bound,” directed by Bob Clampett. The panels depict Porky Pig as a legionnaire, with an informant modeled on actor George Raft, who originated the “gangster flipping a coin” trope. WIth image sizes up to 5.5” x 6” and 4” x 7” on 6.5” x 9.25” paper, the drawings are in good condition with much wear from production use including pinholes, small tears, and smudges. $700 - $900
pair of 10” x 12.75” cels, the piece is in poor condition with heavy tears throughout, missing pieces, scratches, and wear.
$4,000$6,000
396. The “Pilgrim Porky” Title Cel. (Schlesinger, 1940) The original multi-layer hand-painted title cel for “Pilgrim Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. With image sizes from 6” x 8.5” to 8” x 11.5” on a
397. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “Slap Happy Pappy.” (Schlesinger, 1940) A collection of four storyboard panels from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Slap Happy Pappy.” The reverse of one of the panels features a production drawing of Daffy Duck from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Last Stand.” It was not uncommon for Warner Bros. to save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters and using the backs as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 6.25” x 7.5” to 6” x 10”, the panels, accomplished in graphite, display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, some corner tears, and light discol oration from age. $600 - $800
398. A “Porky’s Poor Fish” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1940) A collection of seven storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Poor Fish,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, the panels feature Porky, the cat, several fish, and a production drawing from the Looney Tunes short, “Porky’s Last Stand” on the reverse side of one of the pages. This was not uncommon, as Warner Bros. would save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters for the backs to be used as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 6.25” x 7” to 6.5” x 8.5”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
399. A “The Chewin’ Bruin” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1940) Three storyboard panels featuring Porky and The Old Timer from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “The Chewin’ Bruin.” Accomplished in graphite and ranging in size from 6” x 7” to 6” x 8”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
400. A “Prehistoric Porky” Storyboard Session Photo. (Warner Bros., 1940) A photo from a storyboard session for the Looney Tunes short “Prehistoric Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Pictured from left to right, are Melvin “Tubby” Millar, Clampett, and Warren Foster. Measuring 8” x 10” the glossy photo is in very good condition with toning from age. $200 - $400
401. A “Prehistoric Porky” Storyboard Panel. (Schlesinger, 1940) An original storyboard panel from the Looney Tunes short “Prehistoric Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite on 7” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear and pinholes from production use, a vertical fold running the length of the paper, a 1.5” tear on the bottom edge, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
403. A Pair of “Prehistoric Porky” Storyboard Panels (Schlesinger, 1940) A pair of storyboard panels for unused gags from “Prehistoric Porky” directed by Bob Clampett. In the cartoon as released, the saber-toothed tiger is all black rather than striped, most likely for ease of animation. With image sizes of 4.65” x 8.5” and 4” x 10.25” on 6.5” x 10.75” and 6.25” x 12” trimmed animation paper, the graphite drawings display in very good condition with typical light wear from age and original production use including pinholes at corners and some smudging. The animation paper is re-used from earlier work, with perforations in the middle and fragments of old drawings on the back. $500 - $700
402. A “Prehistoric Porky” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1940) A collection of eight storyboard panels featuring Porky and Rover from the Looney Tunes short “Prehistoric Porky,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and ranging in size from 6.25” x 7.25” to 6.25” x 8.75”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
404. A “The Timid Toreador” Storyboard Collection. (Schlesinger, 1940) A collection of seven storyboard panels from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “The Timid Toreador.” Accomplished in graphite, the panels feature Porky, Slapsie Maxie Rosenbull, “The Brown Sombrero” cantina and its band, and production drawings from a different Looney Tunes short, “The Chewin Bruin” on the reverse. It was not uncommon for Warner Bros. to save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters and using the backs as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 6.75” x 8.25” to 6.75” x 9.25”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes, some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
405. The Original Title Cel for “Ali-Baba Bound.” (Schlesinger, 1940) The original title cel for the Porky Pig-starring Looney Tunes short “Ali-Baba Bound,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 10” x 12”, the cel is in good condition with a few small spots of paint loss, a piece of tape measuring 0.75” x .5” in each corner, and light discoloration from age. Please note that this cel is clear and does not include the black background that was added in photography for better legibility of the cel’s text. $4,000 - $6,000
406. The First Looney Tunes Title Card with Porky in a Drum. (Schlesinger, 1940) A layout drawing of the first Looney Tunes title card showing Porky Pig bursting from a drum. This layout was featured at the beginning of all five Looney Tunes shorts from “Calling Dr. Porky” through “The Timid Toreador” and is one of the most well-known images of the character, inspired by his iconic “That’s All Folks” closing. With a character image size of 6” x 5.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
407. The Layout Drawing for a Porky in a Drum Title Card. (Schlesinger, 1941) A Bob Clampett-signed layout drawing for the revised Looney Tunes title card of Porky Pig bursting through a drum. As Porky’s design evolved, Clampett created this drawing as an update to the previous title card. This new version was used at the beginning of the nine Looney Tunes shorts from “Porky’s Snooze Reel” through “The Henpecked Duck.” With an image size of 5” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in good condition with light edge wear and creasing, light discoloration from age, and a 3” x 12” strip of pegbar paper taped to the bottom and folded back. This piece is stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $1,000 - $2,000
408. A Porky Pig Model Sheet. (Warner Bros., 1940s) A model sheet for Porky Pig as he appeared starting in 1945. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators to ensure consistency of character design. Measuring 11” x 14”, the model sheet is in very good to fine condition, with very slight edge wear. $400 - $600
409. A “Porky’s Pooch” Scotty Photostat Model Sheet and Negative. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original photostat model sheet and negative print from “Porky’s Pooch” of the homeless Scotty dog in the cartoon’s opening. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. The negative was used to create the positive prints. Measuring 11” x 14” and 10.5” x 14.25”, the model sheets are in very good condition with pinholes in the positive, and light wear from production use. $200 - $400
410. A Pair of “Wagon Heels” Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1944) A pair of identical photostat model sheets for the 1945 Merrie Melodies cartoon “Wagon Heels.” This cartoon was a remake of the 1938 cartoon “Injun Trouble” with some changes to the gags, and a very different design to the Injun Joe character. Each measuring 8” x 10”, the model sheets are in very good condition with pinholes, waviness to the paper, and a small area of each colored in with crayon from the original production. $300 - $500
411. A “Yankee Doodle Daffy” Porky Pig Color Cel. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original hand-painted production cel of Porky Pig from the Looney Tunes cartoon “Yankee Doodle Daffy,” directed by Friz Freleng. With a character image size of 2” x 3.25” on a 9.75” x 11.75” cel, the piece displays in good condition with slight paint lifting with a spot of separation across the character’s middle, and stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $700 - $900
412. A Porky Pig “That’s all Folks!” Photo. (Schlesinger, 1940s) A production-used photo print of a “That’s all Folks!” Porky Pig illustration with a hand-written Leon Schlesinger copyright. Measuring 10.25” x 8” and taped to a 9” x 11” piece of black paper with a plastic protective sheet, the photo is in good condition with edge wear, creases, folds to the top right corner, pinholes, and toning. $200 - $400
THE JOHN CARTER OF MARS PROJECT
Not beholden to just Schlesinger, Bob Clampett developed his own projects on the side.
A story from his childhood that always stuck with him was a certain Edgar Rice Burroughs book series. Not the Earth-bound Tarzan, but a series set on Mars: the John Carter Barsoom books. Clampett already had a personal connection to the author’s family, having attended Otis Art Institute at the same time as Edgar’s son, John Coleman Burroughs.
Clampett drove out to Tarzana, CA to pitch Edgar Rice Burroughs personally. Much to Clampett’s delight, Burroughs was excited about the idea of adapting the series in animation, as live-action would have its limitations. He teamed up with John, who played a large part in visual development, and began rotoscoping the film from footage they shot with an athlete. Clampett designed the alien Tharks and Thoats from the books, all of their many limbs moving realistically. Executives at MGM were ecstatic. Clampett gave notice at Schlesinger and dove deep into production on the John Carter project.
Unfortunately, after screening the test footage for exhibitors, the project was shut down. There was concern that Middle America would not embrace the fantastical series. They asked Clampett to do a Tarzan series instead featuring his animal friends in the style of Merrie Melodies, but a heartbroken Clampett declined. Interestingly, the Flash Gordon serial was released that year and was a hit, proving that interest was there for adult animated serials.
Art from the abandoned project was revealed to the public in a 1976 issue of Jim Steranko’s Mediascene magazine, with many of those pieces included in this auction.
413. A “Warlord of Mars” Title Treatment Concept Painting. (Clampett, 1934-35) An original hand-painted concept title treatment for “Warlord of Mars,” based on Edgar Rice Burroughs’s “Barsoom” series. Accomplished in gouache, with an image size of 4” x 5.25” on 6.75” x 10.75” artist board, and displayed in a 10.25” x 11” matte, the painting is in very good condition with scratches, while the matte displays in fair condition with pinholes, water damage, creases, folds, and discoloration from age. $500 - $700
414. A “Warlord of Mars” John Carter Concept Painting. (Clampett, 1934-35) A concept painting from Bob Clampett’s canceled “Warlord of Mars.” This watercolor piece showcases an early look at the the otherworldly terrain of Barsoom and the planet’s unusual gravity. Measuring 5.5” x 10” on heavy paper and adhered to 5.75” x 10” artist board, the art displays in very good condition with light wear, scratches, and spots of discoloration from age. $400 - $600
416. A “Warlord of Mars” Mad Scientist Concept Drawing. (Clampett, 1934-35) An original concept drawing of a mad scientist from “Warlord of Mars.” On the reverse, Clampett wrote a list of books in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom series. He emphasized in blue marker that this drawing is of Ras Thavas from “The Master Mind of Mars,” and based on storyboards, this character was intended to be in Clampett’s film. With an image size of 4” x 7” on 9.5” x 12” paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with creases, spots of discoloration from age, and edge wear. $300 - $500
415. A John Carter “Wardlord of Mars” Concept Drawing. (Clampett, 1934-35) An original concept drawing of John Carter from Bob Clampett’s canceled “Warlord of Mars” film. With an image size of 5.75” x 8.5” on 9.5” x 12” paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in very good condition with light creases and a fold at the top right corner. $300 - $500
417. A “Warlord of Mars” Thoat Concept Drawing. (Clampett, 1934-35) A concept drawing of a Thoat from Bob Clampett’s unrealized “Warlord of Mars” film, based on the John Carter Barsoom book series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. These eightlegged beasts were native to Mars, or “Barsoom” as it is known in the series. Measuring 9” x 10”, the graphite drawing on artist board is in good condition with creases, scratches, stains, edge wear, discoloration from age, and material loss on the reverse from display. $300 - $500
418. A Figure Concept Drawing from “Warlord of Mars.” (Clampett, 1934-35) A figure study drawing from Bob Clampett’s “Warlord of Mars” working toward animating realistic yet stylized human characters. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite drawing is in good condition with creases throughout, edge wear, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
420. A “Warlord of Mars” Thoat and Rider Color Key Drawing. (Clampett, 1934-35) A color key drawing with hand-written notations of a Thoat and rider from Bob Clampett’s “Warlord of Mars.” With an image size of 8” x 12” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and color pencil drawing displays in good condition with creases throughout, edge wear, stains, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
419. A Thoat Concept Drawing and Description. (Clampett, 1934-35) A concept drawing and a description of a Thoat, the Martian horses that the Thark ride in Edgar Rice Burrough’s Barsoom series. With an image size of 5” x 5.5” on a 5.5” x 10” artist board, the graphite drawing is in fair condition with creases, cracks, stains, wear, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
421. A Thoat and Rider Color Key for “Warlord of Mars.” (Clampett, 1970s) A “Warlords of Mars” Thoat and rider color key drawing with hand-written notations from “Warlord of Mars.” This piece was created decades after the project was shelved, for presentations and the 1976 Jim Steranko’s Mediascene magazine feature covering the history of the project. With an image size of 8.25” x 10.75” on 10.5” x 12.5” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with creases, edge wear, stains, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
422. A Cavern Concept Drawing for “Warlord of Mars.” (Clampett, 1934-35) An original concept drawing of a figure in an otherworldly cavern from “Warlord of Mars,” accomplished in watercolor and charcoal. With an image size of 3.5” x 4.75” on a 4.25” x 5.5” artist board, the piece is in very good condition with light wear and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
424. A “Warlord of Mars” Rocket Ships Concept Drawing. (Clampett, 1934-35) An otherworldly original concept drawing from Bob Clampett’s canceled “Warlord of Mars.” The piece depicts black pirate rocket ships emerging from a volcano lair to loot and plunder Martian cities. Accomplished in watercolor and charcoal, with an image size of 3.5” x 4.25” on a 4.25” x 5.5” artist board, the piece is in very good condition with light wear and scratches, including a 0.25” scratch on the left side. $300 - $500
423. A “Warlord of Mars” Concept Drawing. (Clampett, 1934-35) An original concept drawing from the Bob Clampett and Burroughs family collaboration “Warlord of Mars,” based on the Barsoom series of books. This sci-fi piece, accomplished in charcoal and a rainbow palette of watercolors, depicts several silhouetted figures approaching a spinning column. With an image size of 3.75” x 4.5” on a 4.5” x 5.75” artist board, the concept displays in very good condition with light wear, spots of discoloration from age, and a crease at the top left corner. $300 - $500
425. A “Warlord of Mars” Storyboard Drawing Collection. (Clampett, 1934-35) A collection of nine pages of graphite storyboard drawings and dialogue for “Warlord of Mars” Chapter I, The Black Pirates of Barsoom. The pages include sequences where John Carter is captured, encounters a mad scientist, and learns about the warring factions of Barsoom. Measuring 9.5” x 12” each, the pages are in good to very good condition with creases, discoloration from age, stains, and edge wear from production use. $300 - $500
426. A Collection of “Warlord of Mars” Planning Documents. (Clampett, 1934-35) A collection of four pages of timing sheets, a production schedule, and budget breakdown for Bob Clampett’s “Warlord of Mars.” The documents refer to the production as “Tarzan,” though the descriptions clearly call out John Carter and his exploits jumping over crevices and engaging in sword fights, meaning “Tarzan” was possibly a playful code name for this Edgar Rice Burroughs adaptation. Ranging in size from 8.5” x 22” to 9.5” x 12” and accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the documents are in good condition with creases, folds, tears, stains, and wear from production use. $300 - $500
428. A Thark on Thoat “Warlord of Mars” Cel. (Clampett, 1970s) A hand-painted “Warlord of Mars” cel of Thark riding a Thoat. This artwork was featured on the cover of a 1976 issue of Jim Steranko’s Mediascene magazine, with an article detailing the history of the canceled project. The cel was likely created specifically for the magazine’s cover. With an image size of 8.5” x 11.5” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece displays in very good condition with spots of paint loss, line loss, stains, scratches, and wear. $300 - $500
427. A “Warlord of Mars” Thark on Thoat Cel. (Clampett, 1970s) A hand-painted “Warlord of Mars” cel of a green Thark, a four-armed native of Mars, riding into battle atop an eightlegged Thoat. This piece was created decades after the project was shelved, possibly for the 1976 Jim Steranko’s Mediascene magazine feature covering the history of the project. With an image size of 7.75” x 12” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in very good condition with light wear, surface scratches, and spots of discoloration. $300 - $500
429. A “Warlord of Mars” Multi-Layer Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1934-35) An original multi-layer cel and watercolor background from Bob Clampett’s “Warlord of Mars.” The images range from 0.75” x 1” to 2.25” x 4.25” on 9.75” x 12.25” cels, while the hand-painted background measures 10” x 13.25”. The pieces are in fair to good condition with scratches, paint loss, warping, stains which do not affect the image, wear at the peg holes, tape on the background from production use. $300 - $500
CLAMPETT’S DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
While Bob Clampett was gaining valuable experience animating, what he really wanted was to direct.
Clampett worked on his own projects on the side, including a sales film where he teamed up with co-animator Chuck Jones and inbetweener Robert “Bobo” Cannon. Clampett was ready to leave the company, but Schlesinger countered with a hefty raise and a promotion to director.
Clampett directed an animated sequence for the live-action feature “When’s Your Birthday?” and in essence handled direction duties on Ub Iwerks’ animated shorts with Chuck Jones. Even though Iwerks received sole directing credit, the experience was extremely valuable. Clampett finally received a directorial credit on “Porky’s Badtime Story” in 1937 and was given complete creative control over his own films, with the caveat that the budget for each was under $3,000 and completed in four weeks. Not a problem for Bob Clampett.
430. A Goodbye Drawing to Bob Clampett Signed by Schlesinger Staff. (Schlesinger, 1936) A goodbye drawing signed by the staff of Leon Schlesinger Productions given to Bob Clampett when he left the studio in 1936. The card features a hand-drawn illustration of Bob being given the boot from the studio, a farewell poem, and 103 signatures including Leon Schlesinger, Chuck Jones, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng, Bob McKimson, and Carl Stalling. Accomplished in graphite, colored pencil, and ink, and measuring 35.25” x 12.25”, the drawing has been rolled and displays in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from handling and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
431. “When’s Your Birthday?” Animated Opening Storyboards. (Clampett, 1936-37) A treatment and storyboards for the animated opening to “When’s Your Birthday?” starring Joe. E. Brown as an astrology-obsessed boxer. The opening sequence was the very first animation to be directed by Bob Clampett. It depicts astrology heaven with the signs of the zodiac brawling amongst themselves, and Taurus the Bull representing the hero of the film. Included in the lot are a two-page typewritten treatment of the animated opening followed by the first page of the live action that followed, and a storyboard set with a title page, two full-page panels, and seven pages of four panels each. The treatment measures 8.5” x 11” and is in fair condition, with folds, edge wear, oxidation marks from a paper clip, discoloration from age, and pencil marks including notes written on the back of one page, most likely by Clampett. The storyboard pages are accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, measuring 9.5” x 12”, and are in good production-used condition with handling wear, a 3” piece of the top border missing from one page, and discoloration from age. The Heaven panel is signed on the top by Bob Clampett, and two pages are stamped from the Bob Clampett collection. $2,000 - $4,000
432. A “When’s Your Birthday” Story Drawing. (MGM, 1936-37) An original storyboard drawing for the full-color animated opening to “When’s Your Birthday?” starring Joe E. Brown as an astrology-obsessed boxer. Bob Clampett drew this image of the gates to “Astrological Heaven” with color pencils, noting camera movement and transition on the bottom. Measuring 8.5” x 12” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, with expected light wear from production use and age. $300 - $500
433. A “The CooCoo Nut Grove” Color Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original color model drawing of Johnny Weissmuller and Lupe Vélez from the Merrie Melodies short “The CooCoo Nut Grove.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with a character image size of 6.25” x 7.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good production-used condition with light creasing, including a horizontal crease along the middle, edge wear, tape residue to the left edge, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
434. A Pair of “The CooCoo Nut Grove” Celebrity Caricature Production Cels. (Schlesinger, 1936) A pair of production cels of Stan Laurel as a monkey and “Tarzan” actor Johnny Weissmuller and his wife Lupe Vélez from the Merrie Melodies short “The CooCoo Nut Grove.” Both cels are trimmed to the character image measuring 5.5” x 3.5” and 7.25” x 8”, and are in good to very good condition with 0.25” x 0.25” areas of tape in each corner which do not affect the image and light spots of paint loss and heavy paint loss on Vélez’s face of the “Tarzan” cel.
$800 - $1,000
435. A Wallace Beery “The CooCoo Nut Grove” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1936) An original production cel of a Wallace Beery caricature from the Merrie Melodies short “The CooCoo Nut Grove.” The cel has been trimmed to image and measures 4.5” x 5.75” and is in good condition with light scuffs, pieces of tape in each corner measuring 0.25” x 0.25”, and light warping from age.
$500 - $700
436. A Celebrity Caricature Production Drawing Collection. (Schlesinger, 1933-1941) A collection of four celebrity caricatures from Merrie Melodies shorts. Featured are production drawings of Frankenstein’s Monster from “Hollywood Steps Out,” Gary Cooper from “The CooCoo Nut Groove,” and two of Greta Garbo from “I’ve Got to Sing a Torch Song,” including her take on the iconic “That’s all, Folks!” With image sizes ranging from 2.5” x 5.25” to 9.5” x 12” on 9.5” x 12” drawing paper, with the Frankenstein art stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the pieces are in good to very condition with light edge wear, creases, and discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
DAFFY DUCK
In 1937, “Porky’s Duck Hunt,” directed by Tex Avery and animated by Bob Clampett, featured Porky hunting a small unnamed black duck who was unlike any character audiences had seen before. As Clampett put it, “People would leave the theaters talking about this daffy duck.”
Assertive, opinionated, and combative, Daffy Duck became a favorite of Clampett and audiences. Clampett would use the screwball character constantly, maximizing his brand of chaos in shorts including “Wise Quacks,” “A Coy Decoy,” and “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery.” Clampett’s personality and Mel Blanc’s lisping delivery helped the character stand out. Speaking to the character’s longevity, Blanc set the record at the time for the longest voice of one character at 52 years.
Later artists would tame Daffy, adjusting both his personality and look, but during Clampett’s run, he made sure that Daffy Duck lived up to his name, whether he was evading hunters, torturing Porky, or beating up Hitler during World War II. The combination of Clampett and Daffy Duck was comedy at its pluckiest.
437. A “Porky’s Duck Hunt” Daffy Duck Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing of Daffy Duck from his debut appearance in the Looney Tunes short, “Porky’s Duck Hunt.” With only a minute of screen time, the screwball fowl wasted no time in making his presence known. The cartoon’s success led to the character being officially dubbed Daffy the following year with a role in five more cartoons. Daffy’s popularity grew, eclipsing Porky, and becoming one of the most popular cartoon characters in the world to this day. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 2” x 1.75”, the drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear and creasing, a horizontal fold 1” from the top edge that runs the width of the paper, a paperclip oxidization stain at the bottom center, and light discoloration from age.
$800 - $1,000
438. An Original Daffy Duck Drawing from “Porky’s Duck Hunt.” (Schlesinger, 1937) An original production drawing of Daffy Duck from his debut appearance in the Looney Turns short “Porky’s Duck Hunt.” Even in this early storyboard drawing, Daffy’s zany hyperactivity is unmistakable. The character’s popularity grew, eclipsing Porky to become one of the most popular cartoon characters in the world to this day. Accomplished in graphite with a character image size of 2.25” x 3.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear and creasing, a horizontal fold 1” from the top edge that runs the width of the paper, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
439. “Porky’s Duck Hunt” Daffy and Porky Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1937) A set of photo print model sheets from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Duck Hunt,” which marked the debut of Daffy Duck. The set includes two prints of a size comparison sheet of the characters labeled “The Crazy Darnfool Duck,” and one sheet of Porky in his hunting outfit. Each measuring 8” x 10.25”, the photo print model sheets are in very good condition, with light wear from production use and handling, smudges to one duck sheet, and pinholes at the corners. $200 - $400
440. A “Porky’s Duck Hunt” Picture Report. (Schlesinger, 1937) A three-page picture report for the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Duck Hunt,” directed by Tex Avery. Animation units at Schlesinger screened each other’s completed cartoons for critique and comments, which were compiled into picture reports. This short marks the first appearance of Daffy Duck and the report offers fascinating insight into how the new character was received. Comments noted that this was the best and funniest of the Looney Tunes up to that date and that Tex was “developing his own brand of humor.” Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the typed report is in very good condition with light folds and creases and several notes relating to Bob Clampett underlined in graphite pencil. $200 - $400
441. A Porky Pig’s Duck Hunt Linen Book. (Saalfield Publishing, 1930s) A linen book titled Porky Pig’s Duck Hunt. In verse over 12 illustrated pages, the book tells the story of the 1937 cartoon short “Porky’s Duck Hunt” which is considered to be Daffy Duck’s first appearance. Measuring 9.75” x 12.5”, the book is in very good condition faint pencil marks on one interior page, light color shift from age, scuffs, spine wear, and a partial sneaker print on the front along 9” of the spine. $200 - $400
442. A Trio of Storyboard Panels from “Porky & Daffy.” (Warner Bros., 1938) A collection of three storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Porky & Daffy,” directed by Bob Clampett, featuring Daffy, The Champ, and the Pelican Announcer. Measuring 6.5” x 8” the panels accomplished in graphite and color pencils display in good production-used condition with creases, thumbtack holes with some corner tears, light discoloration from age, and a torn right border to one. $600 - $800
443. A Set of Story Sketches from “Porky and Daffy.” (Warner Bros., 1938)
A collection of five storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Porky & Daffy,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 6” x 8” to 6.5” x 8” the panels accomplished in graphite and colored pencils display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes at corners, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
444. A “Porky & Daffy” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1938) A pair of storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “Porky & Daffy,” directed by Bob Clampett. Featured on the back of one of the pages is a complete storyboard panel from the Looney Tunes short “Injun Trouble.” It was common practice for Warner Bros. to save costs by cutting old production drawings into quarters, using the reverse side as storyboard paper. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 6.25” x 8”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
445. An Unused “Daffy Doc” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1938) An unused layout drawing from the Looney Tunes cartoon “The Daffy Doc,” directed by Bob Clampett. The hospital in the film displays the same name and motto on a more modern building. With an image size of 8.5” x 10.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in colored pencils is in fair condition, with a 2.5” tear across the end of the word “hospital.”
$300 - $500
446. A “The Daffy Doc” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1938) A collection of 11 storyboard panels from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “The Daffy Doc.” Accomplished in graphite, the panels feature Porky, Daffy, and production drawings from the Looney Tunes shorts, “Porky’s Naughty Nephew” and “Porky in Wackyland” on the reverse side of all but one panel. This was not uncommon, as Warner Bros. would save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters for the backs to be used as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 6.5” x 7.5” to 6.5” x 8.25”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
447. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “The Daffy Doc.” (Schlesinger, 1938) A collection of nine storyboard panels of Porky and Daffy from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “The Daffy Doc.” Production drawings from earlier Looney Tunes shorts, including “Porky’s Naughty Nephew,” are found on the reverse of the pages, as Warner Bros. would cut old production drawings into quarters to save money and use the backs as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 6.25” x 8” to 7.25” x 10.5”, the graphite panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
448. A “Daffy Duck in Hollywood” Cel and Custom Background. (Schlesinger, 1938) An original production cel of the chef from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Daffy Duck in Hollywood,” directed by Tex Avery. The cel was paired with a custom background with the steam effect added, most likely for sale at the time. With the original cel trimmed to the character image size of 7.75” x 7” and applied to a 9” x 12” cel and background, the piece displays in very good condition with slight waviness from age, and some very small spots of paint lifting. $500 - $700
449. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “Wise Quacks.” (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of nine storyboard panels featuring Porky, Daffy, and Mrs. Daffy from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “Wise Quacks.” Accomplished in graphite and ranging in size from 6” x 9.5” to 6.5” x 9.5”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
450. A Daffy the Duck Man Concept Drawing. (Warner Bros., 1930s-40s) An original concept drawing for an unproduced gag featuring Porky Pig in a pith helmet and Daffy Duck dressed Tarzan-style as “Daffy, the Duck Man.” Measuring 8.25” x 12” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light creases. $300 - $500
451. A Daffy Duck Model Sheet. (Warner Bros., 1940s) A model sheet for Daffy Duck as he appeared from 1944-1950. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators to ensure consistency of character design. Measuring 8” x 10”, the model sheet is in very good to fine condition, with a tiny smudge on the copyright line. $200 - $400
452. A “The Wise Quacking Duck” Daffy Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production drawing of Daffy Duck from “The Wise Quacking Duck,” directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 5” x 4” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in fine condition. $200 - $400
453. A Daffy “The Wise Quacking Duck” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production drawing of Daffy Duck from “The Wise Quacking Duck,” directed by Bob Clampett. A note on the back identifies the artist as Art Babbitt. With an image size of 5” x 2.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition, with discoloration from age, and handling wear mainly to the edges. $200 - $400
454. A “Wise Quacking Duck” Daffy Cel and Original Background. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production cel and background from the Looney Tunes cartoon “The Wise Quacking Duck,” directed by Bob Clampett. The cel captures a demure Daffy as he performs a strip tease, with the background oven and platter where he ends his dance. With a character image size of 2” x 5”, the 10” x 12.25” cel is in very good condition with very slight paint lifting in Daffy’s flesh-tone neck and shoulder. The original background accomplished in gouache has an image size of 8.75” x 11” on 10” x 14.5” art paper and is in very good production-used condition with expected wear in the borders. $4,000 - $6,000
455. A “Wise Quacking Duck” Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1943) A pair of production cels of Daffy Duck and Mr. Meek with an original background from the Looney Tunes cartoon “The Wise Quacking Duck,” directed by Bob Clampett. With character image sizes of 2.5” x 5.5” and 8” x 8”, the 10” x 12.25” cels display in fair condition with large spots of paint loss to both characters. The original background accomplished in gouache has an image size of 8.75” x 11.5” on 10” x 14.5” art paper and is in very good production-used condition, and stamped “Courtesy of Bob Clampett Collection.” $4,000 - $6,000
456. A “Wise Quacking Duck” Daffy Cel. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production cel from the Looney Tunes cartoon “The Wise Quacking Duck,” directed by Bob Clampett. With a character image size of 6” x 6.25”, the 10” x 12.25” cel is in fair condition with large areas of paint loss throughout. $800 - $1,000
457. A “The Wise Quacking Duck” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original hand-painted production background from “The Wise Quacking Duck.” Accomplished with gouache on 10” x 14.5” heavy paper, the art is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with stains, scratches, and tape residue from production use. $1,000 - $2,000
459. A “Book Revue” Model Sheet Clean-Up Drawing. (Warner Bros., 1946)
An original model sheet clean-up drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Book Revue” of Daffy Duck, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Big Bad Wolf. Traced and inked from Tom McKimson’s original drawing, this sheet was used to make photostat copies and distributed to animators working on the production. Measuring 11” x 15.5”, the model sheet is in good production-used condition with edge wear and creases from production use, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
458. An Original “Book Revue” Model Sheet Drawing. (Warner Bros., 1946) An original model sheet rough drawing from the Looney Tunes short “Book Revue” of Daffy Duck, Little Red Riding Hood, and The Big Bad Wolf. Drawn by Tom McKimson and taped together from separate elements, this sheet was later traced in ink to create copies for the animators working on the production. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil the model sheet measuring 10.5” x 12” is in good production-used condition with intentionally taped and torn elements, edge wear and creases, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
460. A “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery” Storyboard Session Photo. (Warner Bros., 1946) A photo from a storyboard session for the Looney Tunes short “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery,” directed by Bob Clampett. From left to right, Clampett and Tom McKimson are standing, while Mike Sasanoff and Rod Scribner are seated. Measuring 8” x 10” the glossy photo is in fine condition. $200 - $400
THE GOLDEN AGE OF WARNER BROS
As the John Carter project fell apart, Warner Bros. animation head Leon Schlesinger offered Clampett control of Ub Iwerks’ unit, as Iwerks was returning to Disney. Clampett accepted. His new slate of directorial efforts proved popular with the public, leading Schlesinger to tell the studio’s other directors to mimic his style and gags. When Tex Avery left the studio in 1941, Clampett took over his unit and completed his unfinished works. Clampett’s imagination ran wild, his cartoons becoming more violent and absurd, his rubbery creations the looniest of all Looney Tunes.
Clampett’s unique characters and zany shorts resonated with audiences. Influenced by jazz, contemporary culture, movies, books, comics, and music, his references were wide-reaching and clever. Always the cheeky prankster, he knew how to manipulate the censors: he would pitch outrageous gags, knowing that the censors would focus on nixing those instead of the actual gags he wanted in. The success of Clampett’s works helped Warner Bros. establish its own style very different from Disney’s. The days of chasing Mickey Mouse were over. The Golden Age of Warner Bros. Animation had begun.
461. A Multi-Signed Postcard of Bob Clampett and his Unit. (Clampett, 1940s) A multi-signed novelty postcard of Bob Clampett and his animation unit from Leon Schlesinger Productions. Pictured are Clampett standing on the far right, with Chuck Jones beside him, Bobo Cannon seated in the center, Izzy Ellis second from the left, and others. Signatures in pencil on the reverse include Chuck Jones, Izzy Ellis, Dick Jones, Bobo Cannon, Ernest Gee, Willard Oberlin, and others. Measuring 5.5” x 3.5”, the photo is in very good condition with light edgewear and toning from age. $500 - $700
462. A Multi-Signed Novelty Postcard of Bob Clampett’s Unit. (Clampett, 1940s) A photo postcard of Bob Clampett and his animation unit from Leon Schlesinger Productions taken on Theater Day at the studio. Most of the crew is unidentified, but Clampett is in the center with Chuck Jones behind him next to Bob McKimson. Signatures in pencil on the reverse include Chuck Jones, Izzy Ellis, Dick Jones, Bobo Cannon, Ernest Gee, Willard Oberlin, and others. Measuring 5.5” x 3.5”, the photo is in very good condition with light edgewear and toning from age. $500 - $700
463. A Collection of Warner Brothers Cartoon Letterhead. (Schlesinger/Warner Bros., 1940s-50s) A collection of four sheets of Warner Brothers Animation letterhead. Included are two sheets from the Hollywood location of the 1940s, one sheet from the Burbank lot location after 1955, and a unique sheet with a military insignia of Bugs Bunny riding an artillery shell labeled “12th Marines.” Each measuring 8.5” x 11”, the letterhead sheets are overall in very good condition, with light wear from age, very slight edge wear, and a faint crease and small chip to the right edge of the Burbank sheet. $200 - $400
464. A Schlesinger Productions Bob Clampett Employee Card. (Schlesinger, 1940) A Bob Clampett employee card from Leon Schlesinger Productions, dated April 17, 1940. Clampett, labeled as a Dep’t “Supervisor,” inscribed the card with graphite notes, including employee names, extensions, and addresses. Measuring 2.75” x 3.75”, the card is in very good condition with light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
465. A Bob Clampett 1942 Schlesinger Employee Card. (Schlesinger, 1942) A Bob Clampett employee card for Leon Schlesinger Productions, dated March 13, 1942. This was a significant year for Clampett, as he directed classic films such as “A Tale of Two Kitties,” “Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid,” and “Horton Hatches the Egg.” The latter was the very first animated adaptation of a Dr. Seuss story. Measuring 2.75” x 3.75”, the card is in good condition with creases, wear, discoloration from age, and stains, particularly to the reverse. $200 - $400
467. Three Bob Clampett Holiday Cards. (Clampett, 1930s-40s) Three holiday cards from Bob Clampett. Included are a rhyming poem “from Bugs Bunny and Bob Clampett,” a card featuring original art of Daffy Duck and Porky Pig accomplished in marker, and a Season’s Greetings Bugs Bunny card, inviting the reader to a masquerade at The Pirates Den. Ranging in size from 4.75” x 6.5” to 4.75” x 7”, the cards are in good to very good condition with creases, wear, and spots of discoloration from age. $200 - $400
466. A Self-Caricature of Bob Clampett and Schlesinger Crew. (Clampett, 1940s) A self-caricature of Bob Clampett with other members of the Leon Schlesinger Productions crew including Schlesinger, Bob McKimson, Michael Sasanoff, Henry Binder, and others. Clampett completed this illustration in under a minute and justified its crude nature by signing it as if he were 3½ years old. This playful line became a popular recurring joke for Clampett, which he often used in his cartoons. Accomplished in colored pencil and graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing, a paperclip oxidation stain at the top center, and light discoloration from age.
$300 - $500
468. A 1943 Christmas Card From Ink and Paint to Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1943) A slightly suggestive Christmas Card from the Ink and Paint Department to Bob Clampett in 1943. The card features over 30 signatures, one girl’s self-portrait, and a painting of lips labeled “negotiable at any time.” On animation paper measuring 9.5” x 12” and accomplished in mixed media, the card is in very good condition, with light wear from age. $400 - $600
469. A Bob Clampett on Motorcycle Christmas Card. (Schlesinger, 1940s) A hand-painted Christmas card to Bob Clampett of him riding a motorcycle, signed by 17 of his colleagues at Leon Schlesinger Productions. Signatures include Bill Melendez, who later produced Peanuts animated specials for television, Virgil Ross, and brothers Tom and Bob McKimson. Measuring 9” x 11.25”, the card accomplished in ink and watercolor is in very good condition, with light handling wear, age wear, and a small stain by the top left corner. $600 - $800
470. A 1940s Studio Christmas Party Group Photo. (Schlesinger, 1940s) A group photo taken at a 1940s Schlesinger Productions Christmas party. Bugs Bunny can just be made out as the angel on top of the tree, and a number of attendees are dressed in their armed forces uniforms. A note on the back identifies Santa Claus as Michael Maltese, a perennial animation writer who started at the Studio in 1941 and in his career was credited for story on iconic cartoons including “Duck! Rabbit! Duck!”, “One Froggy Evening”, and “What’s Opera, Doc?” Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo print is in fair condition with edge wear including a spot of paper loss and a small tear, and a 3” crease at the lower right corner. $200 - $400
471. A Thank You Card From Ink and Paint to Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1942-43) A thank you card from the Ink and Paint department to Bob Clampett. In verse, they thank him for a card and candy, and give hope that “Coal Black and de Sebben Dwarfs,” not yet released, would have great and lasting success. The short is the most notorious film on the “Censored Eleven” list of cartoons removed from general release by Warner Brothers. The card is signed in ink or pencil by 56 staff members, many exhibiting exquisite penmanship. Measuring 9.5” x 24”, the card is in very good condition with light handling wear, a crease to the bottom left corner, and light wear from age. $200 - $400
472. A 1943 Christmas Card to Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1943) A hand-drawn Christmas card to Bob Clampett, signed by 15 of his colleagues at Leon Schlesinger Productions. Signatures include Bill Melendez, who later produced Peanuts animated specials for television, and brothers Tom and Bob McKimson. Measuring 8.25” x 11”, the card accomplished in ink and crayon is in very good condition, with light handling wear, age wear, and a few small spots. $600 - $800
473. “The Mooch of Time” Gag Title Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1940s) A title card cel and background for “The Mooch of Time” parodying “The March of Time,” a popular series of newsreels shown in theaters, often alongside the Warner Bros. cartoons. Measuring 9.75” x 12.25”, the cel and background are in very good condition with light scuff to the cel and light warping to the background. $800 - $1,000
474. Original Wrigley’s Gum Advertisement Art. (Schlesinger, 1940s) Original artwork for proposed new Juicy Fruit, Spearmint, and Doublemint characters for Wrigley’s gum advertisements. Accomplished in mixed media, the art has a character image size of 7.25” x 11” on 11” x 15” art paper and is in very good condition with light spotting, handling wear, and a 2.5” crease to the lower right corner. $300 - $500
475. Original Doublemint Gum Advertisement Art. (Schlesinger, 1940s) Original artwork for proposed new characters for Wrigley’s gum advertisements. Accomplished in mixed media, the art has a character image size of 9.5” x 8” on 13.5” x 10.75” art paper and is in very good condition with light spotting. $300 - $500
476. A “One Million B.C.” Ad Parody and Art Class Receipt. (Clampett, 1940) A “One Million B.C.” ad parody and art class receipt. Bob Clampett made humorous touch-ups to the newspaper ad, adding Porky Pig and his name as the director. The art class receipt lists Clampett and his fellow Schlesinger animators attending, including Rod Scribner and Tom and Bob McKimson. Measuring 3.75” x 5”, the ad is in fine condition, while the 5.7” x 5.75” receipt is in good condition with light discoloration from age, creases, pinholes, tears, and a fold at the bottom left corner. $200 - $400
478. An Elmer Fudd “Little Red Walking Hood” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1937) An original photostat model sheet of Elmer Fudd for his debut appearance in “Little Red Walking Hood,” directed by Tex Avery. The sheet includes faint handnotations in pencil, including “Elmer” written in the lower left corner. Measuring 8.5” x 11” and mounted to 9.5” x 12.5” orange art paper, the photostat is in good production-used condition with typical handling wear, and discoloration overall from age. $200 - $400
477. A Looney Tunes Logo Drawing. (Leon Schlesinger Productions, 1939) An original drawing of the final version of the Looney Tunes logo. The blocky, skewed letters of the logo originally seen in the first Looney Tunes short, “Sinkin’ in the Bathtub,” would undergo a series of subtle changes throughout the 1930s with a near final design debuting in 1938’s “Porky in Wackland.” It was not until “Porky’s Hotel” in 1939 that a new version which featured partial contour lines inside the letters would come to serve as the final design which is still in use to this day. Accomplished in ink and measuring 9.5” x 12” with an image size of 7.75” x 1.75” the drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” on the reverse, with light edge wear from production use, light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
479. A Collection of Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies
Script Pages. (Schlesinger, 1939-41) A collection of four dialogue and recording pages for Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons. Included are two typed pages for “Kristopher Kolumbus Jr.”, one for the Merrie Melodies “Farm Frolics” (here titled “Farm Fun”), and a handwritten page for “Patient Porky” with the lyrics for the cat’s song. All but one of the pages have extensive handwritten notes and adjustments to the dialogue. Measuring up to 9.5” x 12”, the pages are in very good condition with handling wear and smudges typical of production use, some discoloration from age, and edge wear. $200 - $400
480. An Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe Layout Drawing. (1930s-1940s) A layout drawing from an unknown production based on the nursery rhyme “There Was an Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe.” With an image size of 7.75” x 10.5” on 9.75” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with edge wear, discoloration from age, creases, and tears up to 1.5” long. $300 - $500
482. A Collection of Original Model Drawings. (Warner Bros., 1940s) A collection of 12 pages of original model drawings for a chicken, rooster, and horse characters from an unknown cartoon production. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in good to very good condition with discoloration from age, creases, and edge wear. $400 - $600
481. A Collection of “The Bear’s Tale” Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1940) A collection of six photo print model sheets from “The Bear’s Tale,” directed by Tex Avery. Sheets like these were distributed to animators at the Studio to ensure consistency of character design. Each measuring 8” x 10”, the model sheets are in good condition with light wear from handling, and some toning and spots of discoloration from age. $300 - $500
483. A Script for “Cross Country Detours.” (Schlesinger, 1940) A four-page script for the animated short “Cross Country Detours,” a comedic take on nature documentaries written by Rich Hogan. Ranging in size from 8.5” x 8.5” to 8.5” x 11”, the script pages are in good condition with creases, edge wear and tears, inscriptions from production use, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
484. A “Tokio Jokio” Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original layout drawing from the World War II propaganda film “Tokio Jokio.” This is the interior of a submarine, where the workers in the distance are shown in the following shot to not be working on machinery, but playing arcade games. After the war, the film was banned due to its racist depictions of the Japanese, and would mark animator Norman McCabe’s final cartoon at Warner Bros. With an image size of 8” x 10.5” on 9.5” x 12” drawing paper, the graphite and colored pencil art is in good condition with creases, edge wear, corner folds, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
485. A Production Background for “The Cagey Canary.” (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted background from the Merrie Melodies short “The
The short was originally planned by Tex Avery but finished by Bob Clampett after Avery left the Studio. With an image size of 9” x 11.5” on 10” x 13” heavy paper, the background is in good condition with pinholes throughout from production use, scratches, creases, and edge tears up to 0.75” long. $2,000 - $4,000
Cagey Canary.”
486. A Production Background from “Farm Frolics.”
(Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production background of a forest from the Merrie Melodies short “Farm Frolics.”
Accomplished in gouache on an illustration board measuring 10.25” x 13.25”, the art is in very good condition with spots of paint loss, pinholes from production use, and light wear. $2,000 - $4,000
487. A “Farm Frolics” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production background of a forest and lake from the bird scene in “Farm Frolics.” Accomplished in gouache and measuring 10” x 12, the background is in good condition with light stains, scratches, pinholes from production use, discoloration from age, cracks, and a 1” x 1” section missing from the bottom center. $2,000 - $4,000
488. A “Goofy Groceries” Leopold Stokowski Caricature Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Leopold Stokowski from “Goofy Groceries.” The caricature of the famed “Fantasia” composer comes to life from a dish mop in this Merrie Melodies film directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 4” x 7” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, and light wear. $600 - $800
489. A “Goofy Groceries” Door Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production log cabin door background from “Goofy Groceries.” Accomplished in gouache and measuring 9.75” x 13” on heavy paper, the background is in good condition with cracks up to 3”, edge wear, and a 0.5” x 1” section missing at the top center. $2,000 - $4,000
490. A “Goofy Groceries” Store Interior Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production background of a wooden counter from “Goofy Groceries.” Accomplished in gouache and measuring 9.5” x 13”, the background is in very good condition with light edge wear. $2,000 - $4,000
491. A “Goofy Groceries” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted egg carton production background from Merrie Melodies short “Goofy Groceries.” Measuring 10.25” x 13.5”, the background is accomplished on heavy paper and in good condition with scratches, wear, and material loss from tape, notably on the left side. $2,000 - $4,000
492. A “Goofy Groceries” Animal Crackers Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted background of an Animal Crackers box from the Merrie Melodies short “Goofy Groceries,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 9.75” x 15.5”, the background displays in good condition with light paint loss, scratches up to 5” long, edge wear, scuffs, and large tears on both sides. $2,000 - $4,000
493. A “Goofy Groceries” Navy Beans Production Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) A multi-layer hand-painted production cel and background from the Merrie Melodies short “Goofy Groceries,” directed by Bob Clampett. With character image sizes from 2” x 6.5” to 4.25” x 5.5” on 10” x 12.5” cel layers and a 10” x 12.75” background, the pieces are in very good condition with light spots of paint loss, scratches, scuffs, tape residue from production use, and pinholes at the corners of the background from display. $3,000 - $5,000
495. A Multi-Layer Production Cel and Background from “Goofy Groceries.”
(Schlesinger, 1941) An original multi-layer cel and background featuring characters bathing in a kitchen sink pool from the Merrie Melodies short “Goofy Groceries.”
With character image sizes from 1.5” x 2” to 4” x 5.75” on 10” x 12.5” cels paired with the original 9.75” x 13.75” background, the piece is in good to very good condition with scuffs, spots of paint loss, scratches, wear, and tape residue from production use. $3,000 - $5,000
494. A “Goofy Groceries” Cow Production Cel and Background.
(Schlesinger, 1941) A multi-layer hand-painted cel and an original background from the Bob Clampett-directed short “Goofy Groceries.” With character image sizes from 2.5” x 2.75” to 4” x 4” on 10” x 12.5” cel layers and a 9.5” x 12.5” background, the piece displays in good condition with paint loss, paint transfer from the cels onto the background, tape residue from production use, scratches, and the bottom right corner of the background clipped. $3,000 - $5,000
496. A “Goofy Groceries” Sardines Production Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original multi-layer hand-painted cel and background from the Merrie Melodies short “Goofy Groceries,” directed by Bob Clampett. With image sizes from 2” x 4” to 4.5” x 12.25” on 10” x 12.5” cels and the original 10” x 14” background, the piece is in good condition with scratches, scuffs, spots of paint loss, wear, tape residue from production use, and a 2” tear on the left side of the background. $3,000 - $5,000
497. A “Wacky Blackout” Telegram Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original production background from the Looney Tunes short “Wacky Blackout,” directed by Bob Clampett. The background was created using a real Western Union telegram, which was modified to read “Western Onion,” with alternate names of Company Heads. Measuring 10” x 14.25” with the telegram measuring 5.75” x 8”, the background is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, and the bottom two lines of the pasted text have detached from the telegram due to the age of the adhesive, but are included. $200 - $400
498. A “Goofy Groceries” Can-Can Dancers Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel and background of the can-can dancers from “Goofy Groceries,” directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 5.5” x 10.75” on a 10” x 12.5” cel and a 9.75” x 12.75” background, the piece is in good to very good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, wear, scuffs, and tape residue from production use. $3,000 - $5,000
499. A Turtle Soup “Goofy Groceries” Production Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel and background of the turtle tank from “Goofy Groceries.” With an image size of 4” x 4” on a 10” x 12.5” cel and 10” x 13” background, the piece is in very good condition with scratches, spots of paint loss, wear, and tape residue from production use. $3,000 - $5,000
500. The Original Title Card for “We, the Animals - Squeak!” (Schlesinger, 1941) The original title card for the Looney Tunes short “We, the Animals - Squeak!” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 10” x 13”, the hand-painted card is in fair condition with edge wear and pinholes from production use, an area of adhesive residue towards the left side from a removed microphone illustration, the top right and bottom left corners torn away, a 2” x 0.25” tear along the left edge, and light discoloration from age. $5,000 - $7,000
501. A “Wise Quacking Duck” Mr. Meek Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1943)
A photostat model sheet of Mr. Meek for “The Wise Quacking Duck.” The rarely seen character faced off against Daffy Duck in the classic short, directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 11” x14”, the model sheet is in good condition, stamped on the reverse “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with a full vertical fold, creases, smudges, wear, and pinholes from production use. $200 - $400
502. No Lot
503. A Set of Willoughby Production Drawings from “The Crackpot Quail.” (Schlesinger, 1941) A set of nine production drawings of Willoughby the dog from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Crackpot Quail,” directed by Tex Avery. The set features key poses in Willougby’s exaggerated run cycle with hind legs that get ahead of himself. The drawings are accomplished in red pencil on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, with one trimmed to 5.5” x 12”. The drawings have image sizes of up to 4” x 7” and are overall in very good production-used condition with light wear from age, and one in good condition with some edge wear and smudges. $200 - $400
504. A Collection of The Exposure Sheet Newsletters. (Schlesinger, 1940s) A collection of seven issues of The Exposure Sheet, the official studio newsletter for Leon Schlesinger Productions, and two issues of The Animator, the weekly newsletter for the Screen Cartoonists Guild. The newsletters measure 14” x 8.5”, except for one copy of The Animator which measures 8.5” x 11”, and are all in good condition with edge wear, creases, and rips, and two pages have detached from one issue of The Exposure Sheet but are included. $200 - $400
505. A “The Dover Boys at Pimento University” Color Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original color model drawing for “Dainty” Dora Standpipe and the Old Sailor from the Merrie Melodies short “The Dover Boys at Pimento University.” Accomplished with graphite and colored pencil, with an image size of 6.5” x 4” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good production-used condition with light creasing and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
507. A “The Moth and His Flame” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1942) A photostat model sheet for “The Moth and His Flame,” released as “Eatin’ On the Cuff” and directed by Bob Clampett. Model sheets were distributed at the Studio to ensure consistent character design by different animators during production. Measuring 11” x 14”, the photostat is in very good condition with light handling wear from production use, and slight discoloration from age. $200 - $400
506. A Trio of “Moth and His Flame” Cut Outs. (Schlesinger, 1942) Three cutouts of original character drawings for “The Moth and His Flame,” which was released under the title “Eatin’ on the Cuff.” The set includes the moth, his bee bride-to-be, and the black widow who tries to seduce him. Measuring from 3” x 6” to 6” x 9”, the cutout drawings accomplished in pencil and blue crayons are in very good condition with expected wear from production use and age, including small spots of discoloration and tape residue. $200 - $400
508. Elmer Fudd’s Letter to Hedda Hopper. (Clampett, 1943) A hand-typed letter from Elmer Fudd to the famous Hollywood gossip columnist Hedda Hopper. Written by Bob Clampett, the letter is typed phonetically to reflect Elmer’s very distinctive speech. He asks Hedda Hopper for permission to use her gossip column, “Hedda Hopper’s Hollywood,” in a proposed (yet ultimately unproduced) cartoon titled “Mewwie Mewodie.” Typed on paper and measuring 8.5” x 11”, both pages are in good condition, each with two light horizontal creases from being folded into thirds, and a small tear from a staple to the top left corner. $200 - $400
509. “An Itch in Time” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1943) A collection of 12 storyboard panels from the Merrie Melodies short “An Itch in Time,” directed by Bob Clampett. Each panel is accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and ranges in size from 4.5” x 5.75” to 7.5”. The collection is in good condition with edge wear, pinholes and light corner tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $3,000
510. Storyboard Panels from “An Itch in Time.” (Schlesinger, 1943) A collection of 12 storyboard panels from the Merrie Melodies short “An Itch in Time,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and ranging in size from 5” x 7.5” to 6” x 7.75”, the panels are in good condition with edge wear, pinholes and light corner tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $3,000
511. A Pair of Production Drawings from “An Itch In Time.” (Warner Bros., 1943) A pair of production drawings of A. Flea and a dog from “An Itch in Time.” The short was directed by Bob Clampett, who also wrote the song “Food Around the Corner” for the film. With image sizes ranging from 3.5” x 4” to 5” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” pieces of drawing paper, the graphite and colored pencil art is in good condition with creases, discoloration from age, wear from production use, and a graphite inscription on the reverse of the A. Flea drawing. $500 - $700
513. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “My Favorite Duck.” (Schlesinger, 1942) A collection of five storyboard panels from the Merrie Melodies short “My Favorite Duck” featuring Porky Pig and Daffy Duck. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 6” x 4.5”, the panels display in good condition with edge wear, creases, and pinholes with some corner tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
512. A Set of Storyboard Panels from “A Corny Concerto.” (Schlesinger, 1943) A set of 11 sequential storyboard panels featuring Daffy Duck from the Merrie Melodies short “A Corny Concerto,” directed by Bob Clampett. On the reverse of the panels are seven sequential drawings of Gabby from “Porky’s Badtime Story.” This is not uncommon, as Warner Brothers would save money by cutting old production drawings into quarters for the backs to be re-used as storyboard paper. Ranging in size from 5” x 7” to 5.75” x 7.25”, the panels display in good condition with edge wear, creases, and pinholes with some tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
514. The Mechanical McKimsons Christmas Drawing. (McKimson, 1930s-40s) A Christmas card drawn by Tom McKimson. The drawing, made up almost entirely of animator’s timing notations, was a joke for Bob Clampett, as Tom and his brother, Bob, were known by Clampett as “The Mechanical McKimsons” because they animated “as if they had a blueprint in their mind that they were just tracing onto the paper.” Measuring 9.75” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear and creasing, two 0.25” tears on the top edge, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
515. A Pair of Russian Rhapsody Layout Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1944) A pair of layout drawings from “Russian Rhapsody,” directed by Bob Clampett. The layouts depict Hitler and the “New Odor” rally he addresses, with both signed by Bob Clampett. With image sizes of 6.75” x 9” on 9.5” x 12” paper, the drawings accomplished in graphite and crayon are in very good condition with expected wear from production use, small oxidation marks from a paper clip in the border of one, and stamped on the back “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection. $500 - $700
516. A “The Bear’s Tale” Comparative Size Chart. (Warner Bros., 1944) A Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear comparative size chart for the Merrie Melodies short “The Bear’s Tale.” Size charts such as this were used by animators during production to maintain character consistency. Measuring 5.75” x 9.5” adhered to a 6.75” x 10” piece of cardstock, the piece displays in very good condition with light wear, glue residue, edge wear, and pinholes at the corner from production use. $200 - $400
517. “A Gruesome Twosome” Photostat Model Sheet. (Warner Bros., 1945) A photostat model sheet of secondary characters from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “A Gruesome Twosome.” This was the last cartoon featuring Tweety Bird to be directed by Bob Clampett. Model sheets such as these were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 11” x 14”, the model sheet is in very good condition with light wear from production use including pinholes at the corners, slight waviness, and a 0.5” hairline crack near the upper left corner. $200 - $400
518. A “There Auto Be a Law” Panoramic Layout. (Warner Bros., 1953) A panoramic layout rough for a traffic gag concept, used during the development of 1953’s Looney Tunes short “There Auto Be a Law.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the layout features angry pedestrians in a traffic jam, with several cutouts of cars adhered to the paper. Measuring 6” x 37.5”, the piece is in good condition with creases, pinholes, wear, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
520. A “Warner Bros. Present” Title Card Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original “Warner Bros. Present” title card layout drawing. The WB Shield at the center of a set of colorful rings is the most iconic opening title of the Golden Age of animation. This design was used from 1942 to 1944, with this layout created for the Merrie Melodies short, “An Itch in Time,” directed by Bob Clampett. This cartoon’s original final title art and film elements are lost and this drawing is believed to be one of the only two surviving pieces of production art for the title cards used during that era, the other being the Merrie Melodies logo which preceded it. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing displays in fine condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
519. A “Merrie Melodies” Logo Card Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1943)
An original “Merrie Melodies” title card layout drawing. The Merrie Melodies series introduced many of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, including Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, and Tweety Bird. This design was used from 1942 to 1944, with this particular layout created for the Merrie Melodies short “An Itch in Time,” directed by Bob Clampett. The cartoon’s original title art and film elements are lost, and this drawing is believed to be one of the only two surviving pieces of production title art for the short, the other being the “Warner Bros. Present” title card drawing featured in the next lot. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, the graphite and colored pencil drawing displays in fine condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
521. An Original “That’s All Folks!” Text Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1944) An unused original production layout of the “That’s All Folks!” text from the Merrie Melodies short, “The Old Grey Hare” directed by Bob Clampett. Updates were regularly made to the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies opening and closing cards. This layout was altered as Leon Schlesinger sold his studio and its characters to Warner Bros. during this film’s production, and his credit as producer was changed to Warner Bros. Cartoons, Inc. No other three words are as synonymous with the Golden Age of Animation as “That’s all Folks!” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing displays in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear and pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
522. A “That’s All Folks!” Color Rings Layout Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original layout drawing of the color ring background appearing behind the iconic “That’s All Folks!” text from Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes shorts. This particular layout was created especially for the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing displays in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection”, with light edge wear and pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
TITLE CARDS
WWII had a heavy impact on all businesses and industries on the homefront, and animation was no exception. In 1943, Leon Schlesinger Productions were experiencing an increased demand for Army and Navy films and a loss of personnel due to the draft. This resulted in a reduced production schedule for the Merrie Melodies which cut the number of planned releases by half. In a budget saving effort to meet the number of shorts that Warner Bros. expected, Schlesinger began the “Blue Ribbon” reissue series in which previous Merrie Melodies would be rereleased. Under this program, new titles were created for each short featuring the cartoon’s title in plain text over a background featuring a blue ribbon and Grand Shorts Award trophy.
These new title sequences were edited directly into the shorts’ original negatives with the film elements containing the original titles being cut and discarded. This program continued past the war and all the way up through 1969, totaling 323 re-released shorts. Over the decades, some of the original titles have been found in various sources such as 8mm, 16mm, and nitrate film prints, but the majority remain lost to this day and have not been seen by audiences for 65 to 90 years.
523. “The Hep Cat” Original Credits Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1942) The original title credit cel and background for “The Hep Cat,” directed by Bob Clampett. The title was later changed to the Blue Ribbon series card, with this original piece rarely seen. Accomplished in gouache and cel paint, the 10” x 12.5” cel and the 10” x 14” background are in good condition with scratches throughout, spots of paint loss, discoloration from age, pinholes on the background from production use, and a faded “Bob Clampett” stamp at the bottom right corner. $2,000 - $4,000
524. An Original “The Hep Cat” Publicity Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original drawing for a publicity image of the Looney Tunes short “The Hep Cat” directed by Bob Clampett. This cartoon is widely considered to be a turning point in Clampett’s career as it displayed a level of wild and rubbery animation, wackiness, surrealism, and violence that would come to define his signature style and would only continue to escalate throughout his tenure at Warner Bros. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, and measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing displays in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing, a minor rip in the lower right corner which does not affect the image, and light discoloration from age.
$1,000 - $2,000
525. “The Sour Puss” Title and Credits Cel. (Schlesinger, 1940) The original title and credit cel for the Looney Tunes short “The Sour Puss,” directed by Bob Clampett. With a character image size of 7.75” x 9.75” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in good condition with scratches throughout, spots of paint loss, and tape residue from production use. $2,000 - $4,000
BUGS BUNNY
One of the most famous cartoon characters of all time and the mascot of Warner Bros., the bunny who would one day become Bugs started off as a supporting character in 1938’s “Porky’s Hare Hunt.” It wasn’t until 1940’s “A Wild Hare,” directed by Tex Avery, that Bugs’ personality resembled that of the rabbit we know and love today. Facing off against Elmer Fudd, it is here that Bugs first chews a carrot and utters his signature catchphrase, “What’s up, Doc?” Bob Clampett found inspiration for Bugs’ carrot-chewing from a Clark Gable scene in the classic film “It Happened One Night” and the rest is history. His new personality and Mel Blanc-provided New York accent made Bugs a character audiences would never forget.
In 1943, Clampett redesigned the rabbit for “Tortoise Wins by a Hare” and gave Bugs his signature look that would be copied by Warner Bros. artists for many years to come. Part of what makes Bugs so special is the who’s-who of amazing artists who contributed to his creation, including Clampett, Blanc, Tex Avery, Friz Freleng, Chuck Jones, Bob McKimson, Tedd Pierce, Warren Foster, and Mike Maltese. A cultural mainstay for decades and decades, Bugs Bunny is hare to stay.
526. An “Elmer’s Candid Camera” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1940) An original production cel from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Candid Camera,” which starred Elmer Fudd and a prototype Bugs Bunny one year before his official debut. The cel has been trimmed to 9” x 11.5” with a character image size of 8” x 5.75” and is in very good condition. The cel was marketed for sale by Warner Bros and features a screen-printed facsimile Leon Schlesinger signature, and has light warping from age. $400 - $600
528. A 1940s Bugs Bunny Model Sheet. (Warner Bros., 1940s) A model sheet for Bugs Bunny as he appeared from 1942 to 1948. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators to ensure consistency of character design. Measuring 11” x 14”, the model sheet is in good condition, with pinholes from production use, light handling wear including a soft crease to the lower left corner, wear along the right edge including a chip to the bottom corner, and a 5” tear in the border repaired with tape. $200 - $400
529. A Bugs Bunny on the Warner Brothers Shield Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1940s) A drawing of Bugs Bunny on the iconic Warner Bros. shield, seen in the 1975 documentary film “Bugs Bunny: Superstar,” and used in 2007 to create a limited edition cel. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 5.75” x 3”, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, pinholes, adhesive residue, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
530. A Bugs Bunny Layout Drawing by Bob McKimson. (Schlesinger, 1940-41) An original Bugs Bunny layout drawing by Bob McKimson. This drawing was used for an oil painting gifted to producer Leon Schlesinger from his employees at Christmas and in 1986 was used to create a limited edition cel. Measuring 12” x 9.5” with a character image size of 12” x 5.75” the drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear, pinholes, tears along the right side, a 1” rip to the bottom right corner, a fold running the length of the page 2” out from the right side, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
532. A “The Heckling Hare” Bugs Bunny Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short, “The Heckling Hare.” Measuring 9.75” x 11.75” with a character image size of 5.5” x 3”, the cel displays in good condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner, light line loss, and spots of paint lifting and loss to the left ear, hand, and leg, and light warping. $1,000 - $2,000
531. A Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny Drawing. (Clampett, 1940s) A drawing of Bugs Bunny by Bob Clampett used as a preliminary color model for a Christmas Card presented to the women of the Ink and Paint Department along with a new bathroom mirror for Christmas. Accomplished in graphite and color pencils with a character image of 6.5” x 3.5” on 9” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, light horizontal and vertical creases from being folded into quarters, a 2.5” piece of tape along the center top edge, creases along the bottom right and lower left edges, a 0.25” tear to the bottom center, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
533. A Bugs Bunny “The Heckling Hare” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Heckling Hare.” Measuring 9.75” x 11.75” with a character image size of 4.75” x 4.25”, the cel displays in very good condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner, light line loss, a spot of paint lifting and loss to the left hand, and light warping. $1,000 - $2,000
534. A “The Heckling Hare” Bugs Bunny Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Heckling Hare,” directed by Tex Avery. Measuring 9.75” x 11.75” with a character image size of 5.75” x 2.75”, the cel displays in very good condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner, light line loss, a spot of paint lifting and loss to the left hand, and light warping. $1,000 - $2,000
535. A Bugs Bunny Carrot “The Heckling Hare” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Heckling Hare.” With a character image size of 4.75” x 4.5” on a 9.75” x 11.75” cel, the piece displays in good condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner, light line loss, spots of paint lifting and loss to the tip of the left ear and carrot leaves, and light warping.
$1,000 - $2,000
536. A Bugs Bunny “The Heckling Hare” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Heckling Hare.” With a character image of 5.5” x 2.75” on a 9.75” x 11.75” cel, the piece displays in very fine condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner and light line loss and warping. $1,000 - $2,000
537. A “The Heckling Hare” Bugs Bunny Carrot Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Heckling Hare,” directed by Tex Avery. Measuring 9.75” x 11.75” with a character image size of 4.5” x 3.5”, the cel displays in good condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner, spots of paint lifting and loss on the carrot and tail, top corner pinholes and light warping. $1,000 - $2,000
538. A Bugs Bunny “The Heckling Hare” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-painted production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Heckling Hare,” directed by Tex Avery. Measuring 9.75” x 11.75” with a character image size of 4” x 5”, the cel displays in good condition with a small sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner, light warping, and spots of paint lifting and loss on ears, carrot, legs, and lower body. $1,000 - $2,000
539. An Elmer Fudd “Wabbit Twouble” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original hand-drawn model sheet of Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short “Wabbit Twouble,” signed and dated by Tex Avery. This redesign of Elmer gives the character a fatter, rounder look compared to his previous appearances, in an attempt to model him after his voice actor, Arthur Q. Bryan. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite sheet is in good condition with edge wear, creases, smudges, finger prints, a horizontal fold running the width of the sheet 1.75” up from the bottom, and light discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
540. A Page of Hand-Written “Buckaroo Bugs” Gag Ideas. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original page of hand-written gag ideas for the Looney Tunes short “Buckaroo Bugs,” directed by Bob Clampett. Both sides of the sheet are filled with gags, puns, and suggestions for schtick, with some notes crossed out and others written over in orange pencil. At gag meetings animators and other staff would pitch individual jokes or “gags” for an upcoming cartoon idea, usually getting paid a bonus for each of their gags used. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the 9.5” x 12” page is in good condition with edge wear, creasing, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
541. A Hand-Drawn Original “Tortoise Beats Hare” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1940) A hand-drawn original model sheet for the debut of Cecil Turtle in the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Tortoise Beats Hare,” directed by Tex Avery. This rare original model sheet features six original pencil drawings of Cecil that were cut out and arranged on a card, with text and two detail studies of his mouth drawn directly on the card. Photostats created from this original were distributed to animators to ensure the character’s design stayed consistent. The card is also signed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 11” x 13.75” with image sizes up to 4.25” x 5.5”, the original model sheet is in fair condition, with heavy wear to edges including chipping, creases, and pinholes, and a large tear across the bottom that has been repaired with tape on the back. $200 - $400
542. A “Tortoise Beats Hare” Bell Turtlephone Background. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original production background from the Merrie Melodies short “Tortoise Beats Hare.” With an image size of 9” x 11.5” on 10” x 12.5” paper, with a “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” stamp, the hand-painted background is in very good condition with pinholes at the corner and light wear from production use. $2,000 - $4,000
543. An “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing by Chuck Jones of Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 5” x 3”, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
544. A Bugs Bunny “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing of Bugs Bunny by Chuck Jones from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 5” x 7”, the graphite drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
545. A Storyboard Drawing from “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit.” (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing by Chuck Jones from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit,” featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 7” x 10” the drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age.
$500 - $700
546. An “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing by Chuck Jones from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit,” featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 9.5” x 12” with character image sizes of 5.25” x 3.25” and 3.5” x 5”, the drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
547. A Storyboard Drawing from “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit.” (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing of Elmer and Bugs by Chuck Jones from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 7” x 6”, the graphite drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
548. A Bugs and Elmer “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing by Chuck Jones from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit,” featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 7.75” x 10.5, the graphite drawing is in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear and tear, light creasing, pinholes from production use, and light discoloration from age.
$500 - $700
549. An “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit” Storyboard Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original storyboard drawing by Chuck Jones from the Merrie Melodies short “Elmer’s Pet Rabbit,” featuring Elmer Fudd. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with a character image size of 6.75” x 4.75”, the graphite drawing is in very good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light edge wear and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
550. A Collection of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck Storyboard Panels. (Schlesinger, 1940s) A collection of eight storyboard panels from an unproduced short starring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck. In these panels, Bugs and Daffy joke about being so hungry they want to eat a horse, highlighting the meat rationing in the U.S. at the time. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil measuring 4.75” x 6”, the panels range from good to very good condition with light edge wear and creasing, pinhole tears, and light discoloration from age. $700 - $900
551. A Pair of Bugs Bunny Storyboard Panels. (Schlesinger, 1941-43) A pair of storyboard panels from an unknown short featuring Bugs Bunny. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 4.75” x 6” each, the panels are in good production-used condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear, creasing, pinholes, and light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
552. A Pair of ”Beaky Buzzard” Development Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1942) A pair of original Beaky Buzzard development drawings. The first features a version of Beaky modeled after Mortimer Snerd, while the second resembles the character as he appeared in his debut “Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid.” Each graphite drawing measures 9.5” x 12” and display in very good production-used condition with light discoloration, light creasing, and edge wear. $600 - $800
553. A Trio of Beaky Buzzard and Family Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1944) A trio of Beaky Buzzard and Family photostat model sheets from the Merrie Melodies short “The Bashful Buzzard,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 10.75” x 13.75”, the model sheets are in good condition with edge wear, creasing, pinholes and corner tears from production use, vertical folds down the center from being folded in half, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
554. A Beaky Buzzard “Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid” Model Cel. (Schlesinger, 1942) A model cel for Beaky Buzzard from his first appearance in “Bugs Bunny Gets the Boid,” directed by Bob Clampett. With an image size of 3” x 4.5” on a 10” x 12.25” cel, the piece is in very good production-used condition three pinholes along the top, light scuffs and wear, and very slight paint lifting visible in the yellow of the feet. $2,000 - $3,000
555. A “Tortoise Wins by a Hare” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original hand-painted production background of Tortoise’s house from “Tortoise Wins by a Hare.” This Merrie Melodies short, directed by Bob Clampett, is notable for introducing Robert McKimson’s design of Bugs Bunny. With an image size of 8.75” x 11.5” on 10” x 14” heavy paper, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” the background displays in very good condition with light waviness, stains, scratches, and edge wear. $2,000 - $3,000
556. A “Tortoise Wins by a Hare” Storyboard Panel Collection. (Schlesinger, 1943) A collection of 12 storyboard panels featuring Bugs Bunny and Cecil Turtle from the Merrie Melodies short “Tortoise Wins by a Hare, directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 7” x 6” each, the panels are in good condition with edge wear, pinholes and light corner tears from production use, and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
557. A Pair of “Tortoise Wins by a Hare” Production Cels. (Schlesinger, 1943) A pair of original production cels of Bugs Bunny, Cecil Turtle, and a blueprint from the Merrie Melodie short “Tortoise Wins by a Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. With character image sizes of 2.75” x 3.5” and 9.5” x 10.5” on 10” x 12.25” cels, the pair are in fine production-used condition. $2,000 - $4,000
558. The Complete Storyboard for “Falling Hare.” (Schlesinger, 1943) The complete set of 84 storyboard panels for the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Complete storyboards from Merrie Melodies and Looney Tunes shorts are incredibly rare. This short is one of the true standouts of the WWII-era Warner Bros. cartoons, featuring Bugs Bunny in a confrontation with one of the few antagonists to outsmart him: a saboteur Gremlin. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, and ranging in size from 4.5” x 6” to 5” x 6”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $10,000 - $20,000
559. A “Falling Hare” Gremlin Character Study. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original character study of the Gremlin from the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with the character image taking up most of the page, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
560. A Bugs and Gremlin “Falling Hare” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production cel of Bugs Bunny and the Gremlin from the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. With a character image size of 7” x 7.25”, on a 10” x 12.25” cel, the piece is in fine production-used condition. $3,000 - $5,000
561. A “Falling Hare” Bugs and Gremlin Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production cel of Bugs Bunny and the Gremlin from the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare. With a character image size of 7” x 7.25” on a 10” x 12.25” cel, the piece is in good condition with paint lifting, spots of paint loss to Bugs’ right ear, neck, left arm, right hand, face, and the Gremlin’s right foot, and a sticker measuring 0.5” x 0.75” on the reverse of the lower left corner which does not affect the image. $3,000 - $5,000
562. A Bugs Bunny “Falling Hare” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original multi-layer production cel of Bugs Bunny reading “Victory Through Hare Power” from the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 10” x 12.25” overall, with a character image size of 8” x 9.5”, the cel is in very good condition with pieces of tape in each corner measuring 0.5” to 1” which do not affect the image. $3,000 - $5,000
563. A “Falling Hare” Bugs Bunny Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare.” With a character image size of 6.25” x 4.25” on a 10” x 12.25” cel, the piece is in good condition with paint lifting, a small spot of paint loss to Bug’s left foot, and a 0.5” x 0.75” sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner which does not affect the image. $3,000 - $5,000
564. A “Falling Hare” Production Cel of Bugs Bunny. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production cel of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short “Falling Hare.” With a character image size of 9” x 5” on a 10” x 12.25” cel, the piece is in good condition with paint lifting, paint loss to Bugs’ left ear, mouth, hands, and lower back, and a 0.5” x 0.75” sticker on the reverse of the lower left corner which does not affect the image. $3,000 - $5,000
565. A “Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1943) An original production background from the Merrie Melodies short “Jack-Wabbit and the Beanstalk.” Accomplished in gouache and trimmed to 9” x 12.75”, the background is in good condition with edge wear and pinholes from production use, a 0.5” tear on the bottom edge, and adhesive residue on the reverse. $2,000 - $3,000
566. A 1943 Bugs Bunny Photostat Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1943) A production-used photostat model sheet of Bugs Bunny, dated 1943 and used by Bob Clampett’s unit at the Studio. Measuring 11” x 14”, the sheet is in very good condition with edge wear, creasing, pinholes, adhesive residue, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
567. A “The Old Grey Hare” Story Idea Drawing. (Warner Bros., 1944) An original story drawing of Baby Bugs and Baby Elmer from the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. The drawing appears to be an idea for the opening or closing titles of the short. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with a character image size of 5” x 2.75”, the colored pencil drawing is in fine condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with a minor spot of edge wear measuring 0.25” on the bottom and light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
568. A “The Old Grey Hare” Rough Sketch. (Warner Bros., 1944) A rough sketch of Gran’ Pappy Bugs from the Merrie Melodies short, “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 9.5” x 12” with character image sizes from 2” x 1” to 4” x 2.75”, the ink and colored pencil drawing displays in good condition, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
570. A ”The Old Grey Hare” Photostat Model Sheet. (Warner Bros., 1944) An original photostat model sheet of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare,” signed in graphite by the director Bob Clampett. Measuring 11” x 13.75”, the model sheet is in good condition with light edge wear and warping, a 0.5” x 1” rip to the lower left corner, a 1” x 3.25” rip to the lower right side, a 1.5” tear on the bottom edge, a vertical fold along the center from being folded in half, a 4.5” diagonal crease along the bottom edge, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
569. A “The Old Grey Hare” Model Sheet. (Warner Bros., 1944) An original production-used photostat model sheet of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 11” x 13.75”, the model sheet displays in very good production-used condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
571. A Production Background from “The Old Grey Hare.” (Warner Bros., 1944) An original production background from the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in gouache and measuring 10” x 12.75”, the background displays in good condition with an area of adhesive residue to the left of the lower center, small areas of tape along the upper left and right sides, and light warping from production use. $2,000 - $4,000
572. A Pair of Production Cels from “The Old Grey Hare.” (Warner Bros., 1944) A pair of original production cels of Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare.” With image sizes of 4.5” x 8.25” and 6.5” x 7” on cels measuring 9.75” x 12.25” and 10” x 12.25”, the pair are in fine production-used condition. $4,000 - $6,000
573. A “The Old Grey Hare” Production Background. (Warner Bros., 1944) An original production background from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. This can be seen at the 5-minute 20-second mark as Elmer’s baby buggy races forward along the road and exits the frame on the right. With an image size of 10” x 13” on 10” x 14” animation paper, the background accomplished in gouache is in good condition, with a few marks, tape residue, and a “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” stamp in the border areas. $2,000 - $4,000
574. A “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original production cel of Bugs Bunny with the scene matching production background from the Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” With a character image size of 5.5” x 3” on a 9.75” x 13.75” cel and background, the piece is in very good condition with light scuffs to the cel which do not affect the image, a break to the carrot juice glass and a small missing piece of the right handle of the ice bucket on the top layer of the background. This artwork was featured as part of an exhibit at the opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
$8,000 - $10,000
575. A Bugs Bunny “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Cel. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original production cel of Bugs Bunny imitating Charles Boyer from the Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” directed by Bob Clampett. With a character image size of 3.5” x 6” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in very good condition with light scuffs and pinholes in the corner which do not affect the image. $2,000 - $4,000
576. A Pair of “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Cels. (Schlesinger, 1944)
A pair of original production cels from “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” directed by Bob Clampett. The “Warner Bros. Presents” title appears on screen beside Bugs Bunny, as he makes his case for winning the Oscar. With image sizes of 2” x 4” and 7.5” x 5.5” on 10” x 12.5” cels, one cel is in fair condition with scuffs and scratches, a vertical crease running the center length of the cel, adhesive residue from a missing photo element, and light discoloration from age, while the other is in very good production-used condition. $2,000 - $4,000
577. A Harold Lloyd “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original production background from the Bob Clampett-directed Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” starring Bugs Bunny. The background was accomplished by hand-tinting a photograph of Harold Lloyd’s hand impressions outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Measuring 10” x 13.75”, the background displays in good condition with edge wear, tape residue, and tears around the edges which do not affect the image, and discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
578. A Shirley Temple “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original production background from the Bob Clampett-directed Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” starring Bugs Bunny. The background was accomplished by hand-tinting a photograph of Shirley Temple’s hand impressions outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Measuring 10” x 13.75” the background displays in good condition with a 1.5” x 2” stain to the upper right, edge wear, and discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
579. A Joe E. Brown “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Background. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original production background from the Bob Clampett-directed Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” starring Bugs Bunny. The background was accomplished by hand-tinting a photograph of Joe E. Brown’s hand and feet impressions from outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Measuring 11” x 12.5” the background displays in good condition with light edge wear and tear from production use and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
580. A Bugs Bunny “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1944) A production drawing of Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?”
Bob McKimson is credited as the animator in a pencil inscription on the reverse. With an image size of 6” x 7” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with light creases, edge wear, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
581. A Group of Original “What’s Cookin Doc?” Storyboard
Drawings . (Schlesinger, 1944) A group of four original storyboard drawings featuring Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, the drawings each measuring 9.5” x 12” are in very good condition with light edge wear and pin holes from production use and light discoloration from age.
$1,000 - $2,000
582. A Pair of “What’s Cookin’ Doc?” Storyboard Panels. (Warner Bros., 1944) A set of three original storyboard panels featuring Bugs Bunny from the Merrie Melodies short “What’s Cookin Doc?” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 6” x 7”, the panels are in good condition with light edge wear, pinholes, and smudging from production use, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
583. A Pair of Elmer Fudd Photostat Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1944) A pair of original photostat model sheets of Elmer Fudd from the Merrie Melodies short “The Old Grey Hare,” directed by Bob Clampett. Model sheets such as these were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 5.5” x 13.75” each, the model sheets are in good to very good condition with edge wear, pinholes, and discoloration, one with warping, and a 0.5” fold to the top edge of the other. $200 - $400
584. An Early Bugs Bunny Model Sheet Photo Print. (Schlesinger, 1940s/70s) A photoprint of an early Bob Clampett Bugs Bunny model sheet. Measuring 11” x 14”, the print is in good condition stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” on the reverse, light warping on the left and right edges, and light paper loss around the edges of the reverse from tape. $200 - $400
586. A “Draftee Daffy” Model Sheet Drawing. (Warner Bros., 1945) A hand-drawn model sheet of the Little Man from the Draft Board from the Looney Tunes short “Draftee Daffy,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, colored pencil, and oil pastel, with a 4.25” x 10” character image on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with a horizontal and vertical crease from being folded into quarters, edge wear, a 2” crease in the lower left corner, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
585. A 1940s Photostat Model Sheet of Bugs Bunny. (Warner Bros., 1940s) An original photostat model sheet of Bugs Bunny as he appeared from 1942 to 1948. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 11” x 14”, the model sheet is in good condition, with pinholes from production use, light creasing and edge wear, and tears measuring between
587. A Collection of Storyboard Panels from “The Bashful Buzzard.” (Warner Bros., 1945) A collection of three storyboard panels of Elephants from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “The Bashful Buzzard.” The panels feature production drawings from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Five and Ten” on their reverse sides. This practice was not uncommon, as Warner Bros. would save costs by cutting old production drawings into quarters, using the backs as storyboard paper. Measuring 4.5” x 6”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
588. A “The Bashful Buzzard” Storyboard Panel Collection.
collection of five storyboard panels from the Bob Clampett-directed Looney Tunes short “The Bashful Buzzard,” featuring the debut of Beaky Buzzard. Accomplished in graphite, the sequential boards depict Beaky and his mother in the final scene, where he brings home a dragon for dinner, featuring alternate dialogue that was not included in the final film. Measuring 4.75” x 6”, the panels display in very good production-used condition with creases, pinholes with some corner tears, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
589. A “The One and Only Bugs Bunny” Color T (Warner Bros., 1940s) A color test for a print titled “The One and Only Bugs Bunny.” The color elements of the monochrome print are hand-painted, and this version represents the final art later used in a limited edition serigraph released in 2007. Measuring 9” x 13.5”, the print is in good condition with light discoloration, scratches, and creases throughout. $200 - $400
590. Partial Sheet Music for “What’s Cookin Doc?” by Carl Stalling. (Warner Bros., 1950) A single page of music and lyrics from the full score for the original song “What’s Up Doc?” sung by Bugs Bunny from the Looney Tunes short of the same name. Accomplished in graphite by Carl Stalling, the page measures 12.5” x 9.5” and is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing, a 0.25” strip of adhesive residue running the length of the right side on the reverse, and light discoloration from age.
$500 - $800
591. A Bugs Bunny Dell Comics Subscriber Print. (Dell, 1940s) A Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies Dell Comics print, offered to readers who subscribed to the comic series and aso given at the studio as gifts. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the print is in very good condition with light wear and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
593. A 1955 Warner Brothers Cartoon Division Envelope. (Warner Bros., 1955) A Warner Brothers Cartoon Division lettersized envelope. Upon moving to Burbank in 1955, the Cartoon division’s first address was 461 S. California St. on the eastern side of the Warner Brothers Studio lot. The envelope pictures their most popular characters on the front, with Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies logos on the back. Measuring 9.5” x 4.25” the envelope is in fine unused condition, with very light wear from age. $100 - $200
592. A Bugs Bunny Dell Comics Print. (Dell, 1944) A Bugs Bunny Looney Tunes & Merrie Melodies Comics print. This piece was included in a special three-year subscription offer to comic readers and aso given at the studio as gifts. Measuring 8” x 10.25”, the print is in good condition with scratches, edge wear, scuffs, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
594. A Bob Clampett and Bugs Bunny Christmas Card. (Clampett, 1940s) One of Bob Clampet’s personal Christmas cards featuring Bugs Bunny that he had created to be given to friends and family. The interior of the unused card is printed with the text “Bugs and Bob Clampett.” Measuring 4.75” x 7”, the card is in fine condition and is presented with its matching envelope which measures 5” x 7.25” and is also in fine condition. $200 - $400
595. A Bugs Bunny Storyboard Panel Collection. (Warner Bros., 1950s) A collection of eight storyboard panels from an unknown production featuring Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd. Measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panels are in very good condition with pinholes and corner tears from production use and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
596. A Set of “Forward March Hare” Storyboard Panels. (Warner Bros., 1953) A set of three original storyboard panels featuring Bugs Bunny from the Looney Tunes short “Forward March Hare.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panels are in very good condition with light edge wear and pinholes from production use, and light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
597. An Original “Forward March Hare” Storyboard Panel. (Warner Bros., 1953)
An original storyboard panel featuring Bugs Bunny from the Looney Tunes short “Forward March Hare.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, possibly by Chuck Jones, and measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panel is in very good condition with light edge wear and pinholes from production use, and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
598. A Collection of Yosemite Sam Storyboard Panels. (Warner Bros., 1950s) A collection of 11 storyboard panels featuring Yosemite Sam from an unknown production. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panels are in good condition with edge wear, creasing, and pinholes from production use, light discoloration from age, and one stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $1,000 - $2,000
599. A Pair of Bugs and Daffy “Show Biz Bugs” Storyboard Panels. (Warner Bros. 1957) A pair of original storyboard panels featuring Bugs and Daffy from the Looney Tunes short “Show Biz Bugs.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panels are in very good condition with pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
600. A Pair of Storyboard Panels from “Show Biz Bugs.” (Warner Bros. 1957) A pair of original storyboard panels of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck from the Looney Tunes short “Show Biz Bugs.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panels are in very good condition with pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
601. A Pair of “Show Biz Bugs” Storyboard Panels. (Warner Bros. 1957) A pair of original storyboard panels featuring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck from the Looney Tunes short “Show Biz Bugs.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.75” x 7”, the panels are in very good condition with pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
602. A “Bugs Bunny: Superstar” Production Cel. (Warner Bros., 1975) An original hand-painted multi-layer production cel of Bugs Bunny as a baby from the documentary “Bugs Bunny: Superstar.” The cel appears onscreen as Bob Clampett retells his story of the character’s birth and was used for the back cover of the film’s home video releases in 1988. With a character image size of 4.5” x 4” on 9.5” x 12.75” cels, the piece is in very good condition with adhesive residue on the left edge which does not affect the image. $800 - $1,000
603. An Original Production Background from “Porky’s Pooch.” (Schlesinger, 1942 / United Artists, 1975) An original production-used background from the Looney Tunes short “Porky’s Pooch” directed by Bob Clampett. Many of the backgrounds in this cartoon were actual photographs taken by Clampett himself in San Francisco specifically for the production. This photo of an apartment building had been hand-altered with ink and paint to change its name to “Termite Terrace,” the name Bob had affectionately given to the Schlesinger Productions animation building. This background was used again in the documentary film “Bugs Bunny: Superstar” while Bob is describing the studio and remarks “sometimes we wished it was a little bit fancier.” The glossy photographic background measures 10” x 14” and is in fair condition with creasing, edge wear, and rips and tears along the top and left side. $1,000 - $2,000
604. A Christmas Card by Rod Scribner to Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1940s) A risque Christmas Card created by Rod Scribner for Bob Clampett. The card features Bugs Bunny in bed with a naked woman, while Clampett, dressed as Santa Claus and holding the pair at gunpoint, offers a trade proposition. This one-of-a-kind card is signed by legendary animators in Clampett’s department including Tom McKimson, Bob McKimson, and Bill Melendez. Measuring 12” x 25.5”, the art displays in good condition with creases, folds, wear, and stains, including a white paint streak through the center, a 3” intentional cut where an unknown gift had been “held” by the Clampett caricature, and creases and tears to the signatures scroll. $2,000 - $4,000
HOLLYWOOD STEPS OUT
Animated cartoons from the earliest have featured caricatures and parodies of the real-life movie stars that cinemagoers love to see. The May 1941 Merrie Melody “Hollywood Steps Out” continued that tradition, featuring over 40 top celebrities of the day at the famed Ciro’s nightclub, either enjoying a night out or working support, such as coat check Paulette Goddard and cigarette girl Greta Garbo.
605. A “Hollywood Steps Out” Original Production Background.
(Schlesinger, 1941) An original production background from the Merrie Melodies cartoon “Hollywood Steps Out,” directed by Tex Avery. This background is seen twice as Bing Crosby appears to announce the next act. Accomplished in gouache and colored pencil, the background with an image size of 8.75” x 11.25” on 11” x 14” paper is in very good condition, with a 0.5” hairline tear in the bottom left edge, and light handling wear to the non-image edges from production use. $1,000 - $2,000
606. A Bing Crosby Model Drawing from “Hollywood Steps Out.”
(Schlesinger, 1941) A model drawing of Bing Crosby from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with a character image size of 7” x 5.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing, edge wear, pinholes, and light discoloration from age. The drawing is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” along the top middle edge. $300 - $500
607. A Greta Garbo “Hollywood Steps Out” Production and Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) A production drawing and model drawing of Greta Garbo from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil both drawings measure 9.5” x 12” with character image sizes of 7.5” x 5” and 5.25” x 4.25” respectively. The drawings are in good condition, stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with light creasing, edge wear, pinholes from production use, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
609. A “Hollywood Steps Out” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) An original production drawing of James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, and George Raft from the Merrie Melodies short “Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with a 6” x 12” character image size on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing and edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
608. A Model and Production Drawing from “Hollywood Steps Out.” (Schlesinger, 1941) An original model drawing of Mickey Rooney and Lewis Stone paired with a production drawing of Jerry Colonna from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” The production drawing of Colonna was also used as a color model. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with character image sizes of 6.25” x 9.75” and 5.5” x 6.75” respectively on 9.5” x 12.5” animation paper, the drawings are in very good production-used condition with light creasing, edge wear, and light discoloration from age. Both drawings are stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $300 - $500
610.. A “Hollywood Steps Out” Three Stooges Model Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1941) A model drawing of The Three Stooges from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with a character image size of 6.5” x 10.75” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with a horizontal fold along the top quarter, light creasing, edge wear, pinholes from production use, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
611. Three “Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1941) Three model drawings from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” Included are two drawings featuring Henry Fonda with an image size of 6.5” x 7” and one drawing featuring Jimmy Stewart and Dorothy Lamour with an image size of 7.5” x 9.5”. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawings are in good condition production-used condition with light creasing, edge wear, pinholes, tape residue to the bottom right corners of both Fonda drawings, and light discoloration from age. Two drawings are stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $500 - $700
612. Three “Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1941) Three model drawings of Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, and Joe Penner from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” The scene planned with Joe Penner was not produced because he died during the short’s production, and it was deemed inappropriate to include it. With character image sizes from 4.75” x 4” to 6.5” x 4.5” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawings are in good condition with light creasing, edge wear, pinholes from production use, and a 0.5” x 0.25” area of tape residue on the Robinson drawing, and light discoloration from age.
$500 - $700
613. A Collection of “Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1941)
A collection of four celebrity caricature model drawings of Peter Lorre, Johnny Weissmuller, and Paulette Goddard from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.”
Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, with image sizes ranging from 6” x 2.25” to 7.25” x 4.25” on 9.5” x 12.5” animation paper, the drawings are in very good production-used condition with light creasing, edge wear, pinholes, and light discoloration from age. Each drawing is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.”
$500 - $700
TWEETY
1942 saw Clampett hatch his latest creation: a baby bird named Tweety. The soon-to-be-legendary bird first appeared unnamed in “Wacky Blackout,” then as “Orson” in “A Tale of Two Kitties” opposite Abbott and Costello spoofs “Babbit” and “Catstello.” Director Clampett claimed that the character, who was then pink and featherless, was based on his own naked baby picture. This film included the first use of “I tawt I taw a puddy tat,” a line that would become synonymous with Tweety. In “Birdy and the Beast,” Clampett established the character’s name and trademark blue eyes. In response to censors complaining that a pink Tweety looked naked, Bob Clampett covered him with yellow feathers and turned him into a canary for 1947’s “Tweetie Pie,” Warner Brothers’ first Oscar-winning animated short cartoon.
614. A Quentin Quail Model Sheet by Bob Clampett. (Schlesinger, 1937) A model sheet of a quail from the Merrie Melodies short “The Crackpot Quail.” Bob Clampett created the character and named the bird “Quentin Quail” on the reverse, though this name was not used in the production. This character is considered a predecessor to Tweety. With character image sizes ranging from 2.75” x 4.75” to 2.5” x 5.25” on 7.5” x 13” artist’s board, the graphite and colored pencil art is in good condition with creases, edge wear, and stains from production use, and stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $400 - $600
615. A Character Development Drawing for “Quentin Quail.” (Schlesinger, 1937) An early development drawing for Quentin Quail, a precursor to Bob Clampett’s Tweety Bird. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the graphite drawing is in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
616. A Quentin Quail Early Development Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1937) A character development drawing of Quentin Quail. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, a horizontal crease 1.5” from the top edge running the length of the paper, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
617. Quentin Quail Early Character Development Art. (Schlesinger, 1937) An early character development drawing of Quentin Quail Although this design was not used, the character would be revisited several years later and slightly modified to become one of animation’s biggest stars: Tweety. With a character image size of 6” x 10” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the graphite drawing is in good condition with edge wear and creasing from production use, a horizontal crease running the width of the paper diagonally from the top, an oxidization stain from a paperclip in the upper left corner, a 0.25” stan on the right edge, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
619. The Original “Tweetie Pie” Title Card Cel Overlay. (Warner Bros., 1947) The original cel overlay for the title card of the Merrie Melodies short “Tweetie Pie.” This short marked the first time Tweety was paired with his antagonist, Sylvester, forming one of the most enduring comedy duos in animation history. The title was later changed to the Blue Ribbon series card, with this original piece rarely seen. With a character image size of 2.25” x 2” on a 10” x 12” cel, the piece is in fair condition with areas of paint lifting and loss to the back of Tweety’s head and neck, and pinholes to the top corners and left side which do not affect the image. $800 - $1,000
618. A “Tale of Two Kitties” Model Sheet With the First Tweety. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original photostat model sheet for the Merrie Melodies cartoon “A Tale of Two Kitties.” This cartoon features the first appearance of Tweety Bird, here named “Orson.” The original title “Babbit & Catstello” references comedy team Abbott and Costello, the inspirations for the characters, with the sheet including their portraits. Measuring 11.5” x 14.5”, the photostat model sheet is in fair production-used condition, with pinholes, edge wear including a 1” tear to the left side, and streaks of grey discoloration overall. $200 - $400
620. The Complete “Birdy and the Beast” Storyboard. (Schlesinger, 1944) The complete 85-panel storyboard to the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast,” directed by Bob Clampett. The second short starring Tweety Bird showcases a redesign of the character, making him rounder and cuter with exaggerated proportions for his head and eyes. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil, each panel measures 4.5” x 6” and is in very good condition, stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” with edge wear and corner pinholes from production use, and light discoloration from age. $10,000 - $15,000
621. The First Tweety Model Sheet Original Artwork. (Schlesinger, 1944) The original artwork for the very first official Tweety model sheet from the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast” directed by Bob Clampett. Originally an unnamed new-born and sickly-looking bird in his first appearance two years earlier, it was in this cartoon that Tweety received his name and a redesign establishing his look as the “cute wittow birdie” that today is regarded as one of the most recognized cartoon characters in the world. Accomplished in ink and colored pencil by animator Tom McKimson and measuring 12” x 18”, the model sheet, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” on the reverse, displays in good condition with light edge wear, creasing, and corner pin holes from production use, a 0.75” stain on the upper right edge which does not affect the image, a horizontal and vertical creases from being folded into quarters, and light discoloration from age. $4,000 - $6,000
622. A “Birdy and the Beast” Title Card Concept Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1944) An original title card concept drawing for the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast,” directed by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, ink, and colored pencil, with a character image size of 6” x 11.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, a paperclip oxidization stain, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $800
623. A Title Card Concept for “Birdy and the Beast.” (Schlesinger, 1944) An original title card concept drawing for the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast,” directed by Bob Clampett. Although it was his second short film, this cartoon is significant for giving the previously unnamed bird the name “Tweety.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” overall, with three thumbnail sketches ranging from 1.75” x 2.25” to 4” x 5” the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, sections of tape along the edges of the reverse, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $800
624. An Original “A Tale of Two Kitties” Publicity Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original drawing for a publicity image of the Merrie Melodies short “A Tale of Two Kitties” directed by Bob Clampett. The cartoon, which was a parody of iconic comedy duo Abbot and Costello, marked the debut of Tweety. Much like the animated Warner Bros. superstars that preceded him, the unnamed bird who was intended to be a secondary character ended up stealing the show and going on to become one of the most celebrated cartoon characters of all time. The drawing is accomplished in graphite with a notation in orange grease pencil by Clampett, noting it as “My first Tweety cartoon.” measuring 9.5” x 12” the drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing, smudging, a horizontal fold 0.5” down from the top edge which does not affect the image, and light discoloration from age. $600 - $800
626. Four Storyboard Panels from “A Street Cat Named Sylvester.” (Warner Bros., 1953) Four storyboard panels from the Looney Tunes short “A Street Cat Named Sylvester.” Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil and measuring 5.75” x 7” each, the panels are in very good condition with light edge wear and pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
625. A “I Taut I Taw A Putty-Tat” Partial Score. (Schlesinger, 1945) A partial score for the brass and saxophone sections of “I Taut I Taw A Putty-Tat” sung by Tweety Bird in the Merrie Melodies short “A Gruesome Twosome,” directed by Bob Clampett. The single page is presented in a folder with a header hand-written by Clampett crediting himself and Carl Stalling as the writers. Measuring 14.75” x 10.25”, the score is in good condition with light edge wear, a horizontal fold across the center, and light discoloration from age. The 9.75” x 13” folder is in good condition with edge wear, corner creases, a 0.5” tear on the left edge, a 1” tear on the top edge, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
627. Three Tweety Bird and Sylvester Storyboard Panels (Warner Bros., 1954) Three original storyboard panels featuring Tweety Bird and Sylvester from the Looney Tunes short “Satan’s Waitin’.” Accomplished in graphite and color pencils with a character image size of 3.75” x 5.75” on 7” x 5.75” paper, the panels are in very good condition with light edge wear and pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
628. A “Tweet and Sour” Storyboard Panel. (Warner Bros., 1956) An original storyboard panel featuring Tweety from the Looney Tunes short “Tweet and Sour.” Accomplished in graphite and color pencils with a character image size of 3.75” x 5.25” on 5.75” x 7” paper, the drawing is in very good condition with corner pinholes from production use and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
629. No Lot
630. A Bob Clampett Tweety Bird Drawing. (Clampett, 1970s) An original drawing of Tweety by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, ink, colored pencil, and marker, the drawing was later used to create a limited edition cel in 1986. Measuring 12.5” x 10.5” with a character image size of 8.5” x 4.5”, the drawing is in good condition with two light 0.25” tears along the top edge, pieces of tape ranging from 1” to 1.75” along the edges of the reverse side, and light discoloration from age. $500 - $700
631. A Sylvester and Tweety Scarf. (1980s-2000s) A brown and orange scarf featuring “Looney Tunes” stars Sylvester and Tweety. Measuring 7” x 45”, the scarf is in very good condition with light fraying and a crease above Sylvester’s head. $100 - $200
HORTON HATCHES THE EGG
The very first film adaptation of a Dr. Seuss book was directed by Bob Clampett. “Horton Hatches the Egg” premiered in 1942, two years after the book was published, as part of the “Merrie Melodies” series. True to his brand, Clampett did not adapt the book traditionally.
Clampett chose to not storyboard the film, a rare move at that time, and added many elements that fit his tastes and style. These included a rhyming introduction, a character utilizing sex appeal, and impersonations of celebrities Peter Lorre and Katharine Hepburn. It’s an unforgettable project where the mad genius of Clampett met the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss.
632. A Signed Dr. Seuss Horton Hatches the Egg Book & Tommy Rettig Photo. (Random House, 1940) A first edition of Horton Hatches the Egg book signed with a small drawing by Dr. Seuss. Seuss signed the book with a small egg sketch and personal inscription to Tommy Rettig who starred in his film “The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T.” Rettig later gave the book to Bob Clampett, along with a personally signed headshot. The 8.5” x 10.5” book displays in good condition with pencil notations, discoloration from age, and heavy wear and tear on the dust jacket, notably to the spine, while the 8” x 10” signed photo is in good condition with creases, scratches, and wear. $2,000 - $4,000
633. “Horton Hatches the Egg” Production Scripts. (Schlesinger, 1942) Three production scripts for “Horton Hatches the Egg,” directed by Bob Clampett. Each draft includes handwritten notations by Clampett of dialogue changes and celebrity impersonations for certain lines. Sound effects and Horton’s “Hut Sut” song are listed on a single separate sheet. From four to six pages, the scripts and sound effect sheet all measure 8.5” x 11” and are in good production-used condition with expected handling wear. $200 - $400
634. “Horton Hatches the Egg” Mayzie Model Sheets. (Schlesinger, 1941) A pair of model sheets of Mayzie from “Horton Hatches the Egg” directed by Bob Clampett. The two sheets are identical, with one signed by Bob Clampett in pencil that also includes an additional pose for Mayzie’s arm to one image. Each measuring 10.5” x 16.5”, the unsigned sheet is in good condition with wear typical of production use including pinholes at the corners, a vertical center fold, and handling wear. The signed sheet is in fair condition with the bottom corners torn, small tears around the edges, a center fold, and discoloration from age. $200 - $400
635. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Model Sheet. (Schlesinger, 1942)
An original photostat model sheet from “Horton Hatches the Egg” of the hero elephant himself. Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. This sheet includes poses for Horton, as well as notes on his attitude, and the style of the backgrounds. Measuring 12” x 15.5”, the model sheet is in very good condition with pinholes, handling wear, and pencil sketches on the back from production use; light spotting, and light discoloration from age. $400 - $600
636. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Production Drawing. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original production drawing from “Horton Hatches the Egg” of Horton on the nest. With an image size of 8.75” x 8.25” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawing accomplished in graphite is in very good condition with wear typical of production use including slight smudges and small creases to the edges, and discoloration along the bottom edge from age. The back includes a rough sketch of a fish. $400 - $600
637. The “Horton Hatches the Egg” Original Title Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1942) The original title cel and background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” The title card was later changed to the Blue Ribbon series card, with this original cel and background virtually unseen. The 10” x 12.25” cel and 10” x 13” background are in very good condition with corner pinholes and tape on the edge from production use and very light paint loss to small areas of the letter. $6,000$8,000
638. The Original “Horton Hatches the Egg” Credits Cel and Background. (Schlesinger, 1942) The original opening credits cel and background from “Horton Hatches the Egg,” directed by Bob Clampett and adapted from Dr. Seuss. Since the titles were changed to the Blue Ribbon series card, the original cel and background have rarely been seen. Both pieces are trimmed to 8” x 10” and are in very good condition with light paint loss to small areas of the letters. $6,000 - $8,000
639. A Set of “Horton Hatches the Egg” Cels and Backgrounds. (Schlesinger, 1942) A multi-layer cel and multi-layer background of Horton, a barker, and a crowd from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With image sizes ranging from 2” x 2.75” to 4” x 5.25”, the cels display in good condition with paint loss, scratches, wear, and pinholes from production use, while the backgrounds range in size from 8.5” x 12” to 9” x 12” and display in very good condition with light creases, scuffs, pinholes, tape from production use, and the crowd cutouts loose on the left side and center. $5,000 - $7,000
640. A Mayzie Cel and Background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Mayzie and a background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size of 5.75” x 8.75” on a 10” x 12.5” cel and a 10” x 14” background, the piece displays in good to very good condition with paint loss and lifting and scratches to the cel, and light stains, spots of discoloration, edge wear, and pinholes to the background from production use. The background is stamped with “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection.” $4,000 - $6,000
641. A Production Cel and Background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Horton and a background from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size of 5.75” x 5.75” on an 8.75” x 11.5” cel, Horton is in good condition with scratches and light spots of paint loss, while the 9.5” x 11” hand-painted heavy paper background, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection” on the reverse, is in very good condition with light scuffs and stains, both sporting pinholes from production use. $5,000 - $7,000
642. A Horton Cel and Background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Horton and a background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” Measuring 5.5” x 5.5” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, Horton is in good condition with paint loss, scratches, and wear, while the 10.25” x 12.5” hand-painted background, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” displays in very good condition with spots of discoloration, edge wear including a 0.25” burn on the right side, and pinholes from production use. $5,000 - $7,000
643. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Seasick Horton MultiLayer Cel. (Schlesinger, 1942) A multi-layer cel of a seasick Horton from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg,” directed by Bob Clampett. With image sizes ranging from 4.75” x 6.75” to 5.5” x 8” on 8” x 10” trimmed cels, the piece is in fair to good condition with paint loss, scratches, wear, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
645. A Multi-Layer Cel from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” (Schlesinger, 1942) A multi-layer cel of Horton from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size from 2.25” x 3.25” to 8.25” x 11.75” on three 10” x 12.5” cel layers, the piece is in fair condition with paint loss, paint lifting, scratches, wear, warping, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
644. A Pair of “Horton Hatches the Egg” Baby Elephant
Cels and Background. (Schlesinger, 1942) A pair of cels of the flying baby elephant and a production background from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With image sizes from 2.25” x 2.75” to 2.5” x 2.75” on trimmed cels from 7.25” x 8” to 10” x 10.25”, the elephants are in good condition with paint loss, cracking, scratches, and wear, while the trimmed 9” x 10.75” background, stamped “Courtesy of the Bob Clampett Collection,” is in very good condition with light scratches, scuffs, edge wear, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
646. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Laughing Animals
Multi-Layer Cel. (Schlesinger, 1942) A colorful multi-layer cel of animals laughing at Horton from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With image sizes ranging from 4.25” x 4.5” to 8.5” x 11.5” on four 10” x 12.5” cels, the piece is in fair to good condition with paint loss, paint lifting, edge wear, stains, scratches, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
647. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Mayzie the Lazy Bird Cel. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Mayzie from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size of 8.75” x 10.5” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the piece displays in fair condition with heavy paint loss, paint lifting, scratches, wear, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
649. A Hunters Production Cel from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of a trio of hunters from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size of 3.5” x 5.5” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the piece displays in good condition with paint loss, scratches, wear, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
648. A Horton Cel from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Horton from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size of 6.5” x 6.5” on a 10” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in poor condition with heavy paint loss throughout, scratches, cracks, and wear from production use. $500 - $700
650. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Hunter Cel. (Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted multi-layer cel of three Hunters from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With image sizes from 3.5” x 3.5” to 7.25” x 11.5” on 10” x 12.5” cels, the piece is in poor to good condition with heavy paint loss, chipping, scratches, wear, and pinholes from production use. $500 - $700
651. A Leon Schlesinger Animation Studio Photo. (Schlesinger, 1930s-40s)
A photograph of the Leon Schlesinger Animation Studio, located at 1351 Van Ness Ave in Hollywood. Measuring 8” x 10”, the glossy photo is in very good condition with a light crease in the upper left corner. $100 - $200
652. A Collection of “The Little Lion Hunter” Production Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of nine production drawings from the Merrie Melodies short “The Little Lion Hunter,” starring Inki and The Minah Bird. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 4.5” x 6”, on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawings are in good to very good condition with light edge wear and creasing, light discoloration from age, and one with a diagonal fold at the top running the width of the paper.
$2,000 - $4,000
653. A “The Little Lion Hunter” Production Drawing Collection. (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of six production drawings from the Merrie Melodies short “The Little Lion Hunter,” starring Inki and The Minah Bird. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 4.5” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawings are in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
654. “The Little Lion Hunter” Production Drawings. (Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of seven production drawings from the Merrie Melodies short “The Little Lion Hunter,” starring Inki and The Minah Bird. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil with an image size of 4.5” x 6” on 9.5” x 12” animation paper, the drawings are in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing, and light discoloration from age.
$1,000 - $2,000
LEAVING WARNER BROS
In 1944, Leon Schlesinger bowed out of his role running the animation studio and the environment changed quickly with the appointment of new boss Eddie Selzer, whose conventional taste and somewhat dour demeanor was not a good fit for Clampett. Always looking to expand his creative horizons, Clampett felt it was time for him to leave the studio. Selzer agreed to let Bob out of his contract, although Bob helped finish up any work in progress, finally leaving in 1946.
Bob was at the height of his powers. With a wealth of ideas spanning animation, puppetry, and live television, he set out on the next phase of his creative adventure. Bob worked on a number of television projects over the next few years, including Hollywood Animal Stars and Hollywood Round-Up, an animated project with Republic Pictures, and an experimental pilot featuring Bob drawing animation live on television.
655. A Collection of Bob Clampett Stationery and Business Cards. (Clampett, 1940-50s) A collection of stationery and business cards from four of Bob Clampett’s offices after he left Leon Schlesinger Productions. Included are four business cards, two of which fold open to reveal Clampett’s original characters, four pages of stationery, and one envelope. Ranging in size from 2” x 3.5” to the 8.5” x 11” stationery, the items are in good to fine condition with creasing, stains, and discoloration from age and light graphite marks. $200 - $400
656. A Page of Bob Clampett Character Concept Drawings. (Clampett, 1940s) A page of graphite drawings by Bob Clampett of Hamlet and Jigger, “The Dumbest Hossfly in the Movies.” Clampett inscribed in colored pencil that Jigger was an early concept that would develop into the Blunderhead and Charlie Horse characters. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with creases, folds, and wear. $300 - $500
657. A Charlie Horse Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1946) A character model sheet of Bob Clampett’s Charlie Horse, star of “It’s a Grand Old Nag.” Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 11” x 14”, the model sheet is in good condition with light wear, creases, and a full vertical fold down the center from production use. $200 - $400
658. A Hay-dy La Mare Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1946) A character model sheet of Hay-dy La Mare, the female lead and love interest of Charlie Horse of Bob Clampett’s sole Republic short, “It’s a Grand Old Nag.” Model sheets such as this were distributed to animators and crew working on the film to ensure character design continuity. Measuring 11” x 14”, the model sheet is in very good condition with light creases. $200 - $400
659. A Matching Charlie Horse Drawing and Cel. (Republic, 1960s-80s) A graphite drawing and hand-painted non-production cel of Charlie Horse, the star of the Republic short “It’s a Grand Old Nag.” With character images of 3” x 3.5” each on 4.75” x 7” animation paper and a 5” x 7” trimmed cel, both adhered to 10” x 12” backing paper, the piece is in good to very good condition with scratches, spots of paint loss, wear, and tears at the top corners of the drawing and backing paper from display. $500 - $700
660. A Collection of “It’s A Grand Old Nag” Storyboard Drawings. (Clampett, 1947) A large collection of 61 storyboards for the Bob Clampett-directed film “It’s a Grand Old Nag.” The short featured Charlie Horse, a Hollywood extra, who saves the day and wins the heart of his famous crush, Hay-dy La Mare. This was Clampett’s first film with Republic Pictures and his last, as the Studio decided to shift away from animation because of issues with their ability to secure color processing. Measuring 6” x 8” each, the storyboards are in good to very good condition with light creases, edge wear and tears, and pinholes from production use. $1,000 - $2,000
661. A Harold Lloyd Concept Cel. (Clampett, 1950s) A concept art presentation for a proposed animated project starring Harold Lloyd. Bob Clampett and Harold Lloyd, who were personal friends, worked together to develop an idea for a series in which a cartoon version of Lloyd would be animated into his original silent comedies. The two shopped the idea around Hollywood, but it was never picked up and the project was ultimately abandoned. This concept art is the only known record of the unproduced project to exist.
Measuring 10.25” x 12.25” with a character image size of 1.75” x 1.25”, the cel is overlaid on an 8” x 10” glossy photo which has been mounted to an 11” x 14” piece of matte board and is in fine condition. $300 - $500
CHARLIE McCARTHY
A real dummy was one of the biggest stars of the early 20th century.
Ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his puppet Charlie McCarthy were top billing in radio, television, and film, with Bergen and received an Honorary Oscar. Bergen even narrated the “Mickey and the Beanstalk” segment of “Fun and Fancy Free” and hosted “One Hour in Wonderland,” Disney’s very first television production, with puppet sidekicks Charlie McCarthy and Mortimer Snerd. Those influenced by Bergen include Jim Henson, modern ventriloquist Jeff Dunham, and “Time for Beany” creator Bob Clampett.
“Looney Tunes” character Beaky Buzzard, created by Clampett, was inspired by Edgar Bergen’s dim-witted puppet Mortimer Snerd. The character’s voice was similar to Beaky and was even referred to as “Snerd Bird” by Clampett, a name likely abandoned for legal reasons.
Pre-”Time for Beany,” Clampett shot a test film featuring a stopmotion version of Charlie McCarthy. While the work was impressive, it failed to find a buyer. Clampett and Bergen would team up in the 1960s to try and get a Charlie McCarthy animated series created, but were still unable to sell their idea. Nevertheless, Bergen and his puppet pals made quite the impression on Clampett and furthered his love of puppetry.
Bob finally hit on a winning idea for a live puppet show, based on characters he had developed and refined on his own over the years, which would launch live on KTLA in February 1949 as “Time for Beany.”
662. A Charlie McCarthy Stop-Motion Puppet and Photo. (Clampett, 1930s-60s)
A one-of-a-kind stop-motion puppet of Charlie McCarthy, paired with a walk cycle photo. The puppet with a metal interior armature and composition head, was used by Bob Clampett for a walk cycle test at his first studio in the late 1930s, with the accompanying photo capturing a moment from the test. Measuring 5.5” x 6.5” x 19” tall, the armature puppet is in good poseable condition with stains, paint loss, wear, oxidation to the metal from age, and heavy crazing to the head. The 3.5” x 4.5” photo is in good condition with scratches and inscription marks from the reverse visible on the front.
$2,000 - $4,000
TIME FOR BEANY
Along with animation, puppetry had always been one of Bob Clampett’s passions. Despite his previous success, Clampett had a hard time selling a puppet-starring television series. As Clampett recalls, he was told “You are known for your cartoons, so give us cartoons. Don’t give us puppets.” He finally got to share this love with the public with his definitive creation: “Time for Beany.”
The show starred Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent that Clampett was inspired to create at twelve years of age when he saw the long neck of a brontosaurus sticking up out of the water as the creature floated down the Thames river in Willis O’Brien’s 1925 silent film, “The Lost World.” When they got home from the film, Clampett immediately had his mother sew him a hand puppet of this sea creature and his first foray into puppetry began. Captain Horatio Huffenpuff was created at the same time, based on the pith helmeted explorer character played by Wallace Beery in the film.
Bob Clampett wanted to have an audience identification character and one day at a lunch counter on Wilshire Blvd on the Miracle Mile, Clampett saw a little boy having lunch with his parents. Clampett noticed the boy was wearing a yarmulke and Clampett began sketching his image on a napkin, adding a propellor top. Dishonest John’s appearance was designed from caricatures of Clampett’s early boss at Warner Bros cartoons and D.J’s personality was based on “Madman Muntz”, a well known local used car salesman. The grueling production schedule saw the team do daily 15-minute live shows, five days a week, all year long.
The show generated audience excitement from the start, with well-timed television reports hyping the appearance of mysterious sightings in the water off the coast of Santa Monica, California. The news encouraged people to tune in to their television for more information. Even Bob’s mother Joan called him to make sure he was watching, not realizing it was a ploy to get people to watch the very first episode of her son’s show. “Time for Beany” was a huge hit with audiences and it was a perfect medium for Bob’s wide-ranging imagination to take flight. At this point in television history, special effects were non-existent, and the ability of the puppet show sets, characters, and narrative to transport the audience to far-away places, under the ocean, or out in space was
Clampett’s creations were all over the air waves, raising public knowledge of the creator and his new brand.
What set the show apart was its humor and the love that the character’s had for each other.. “Time for Beany” was topical, satirical, and clever enough for adult audiences, leading to fans of all ages. Famous fans included Lana Turner, Jimmy Stewart, John Barrymore, Frank Zappa, and Albert Einstein, who as the story goes once abruptly ended a meeting at Caltech by announcing, “Gentlemen, it’s time, “Time for Beany!” and he walked out the door! Clampett’s series went on to win the three aforementioned Emmys for Best Children’s Program and became a pop culture sensation.
663. A “Time for Beany” Original Title Card. (Clampett, 1940s-50s) An original “Time for Beany” title card painting, from a time in the series with no surviving episodes. Title cards likely changed many times throughout the roughly 1500-episode run of the series. This one is an excellent portrait of series stars Beany and Cecil aboard the Leakin’ Lena. Accomplished in acrylic paint on cardboard and measuring 19” x 21”, the title card is in good condition with edge wear, a 2.5” crease in the upper left corner, and water stains, tears, and peeling along the right side. $4,000 - $6,000
664. Photos of Bob Clampett Puppeteering Cecil. (Clampett, 194950s) Three photo prints of Bob Clampett puppeteering Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent. The photos are marked with grease pencil to crop to just the reflection of Bob with the puppet. Each measuring 4” x 5”, the marked contact prints are in very good condition with light wear from production use. $200 - $400
665. A “Time for Beany” Scrapbook. (Clampett, 1950) A “Time for Beany” scrapbook compiled by the show’s creator Bob Clampett. Clippings cover early mentions of the show in newspapers and trades, both large and small, marking the specific section in red grease pencil. Inserts include a Thrifty Drugstore Beany flyer with a coupon, and three “Willy the Wolf” flyers. Also included is a fantastic 10” x 13” Cecil the Sick Sea Serpent drawing accomplished in oil pastels and ink. Measuring 11.75” x 16”, the scrapbook is in good condition with most clippings loose from the pages, creases, glue residue, wear, stains, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
666. Bob Clampett’s Personal “Time for Beany” Script Book. (Clampett, 1953-54) A custom hard-cover book with 55 of Bob Clampett’s personal, production-used scripts for “Time for Beany,” from December 1953 through February 1954. Each mimeograph script has been signed in graphite by Clampett and contains handwritten notations from production. Measuring 14.25” x 9” x 1.25” thick, the book is in very good condition with shelf wear and light stains to the edges of the pages. $300 - $500
667. A “Time for Beany” Behind-the-Scenes Photo. (Clampett, 1950) A behind-the-scenes photograph taken during the filming of “Time for Beany” for Life magazine. Pictured is Stan Freberg puppeteering Cecil drinking from a can while writer Charlie Shows adds a splashing effect with a seltzer bottle. The 8” x 10” photo is in very good condition. $200 - $400
668. A Behind-the-Scenes Photograph from “Time for Beany.” (Clampett, 1950) A photograph taken during the filming of “Time for Beany” for Life Magazine. Pictured are several members of the staff, including writers Charles Shows and Lloyd Turner, watching the puppets Cecil, Beany, and Captain Huffenpuff performing. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition. $200 - $400
670. A Signed Humphrey Bogart & Bing Crosby “Time for Bingsy” Script Page. (Chesterfield, 1952) A script page from the February 13, 1952 episode of “The Bing Crosby Show for Chesterfield” signed by Bing Crosby. The radio program’s script features Hollywood legends Humphrey Bogart and Bing Crosby in a skit where Bogart refers to his wife’s obsession with Crosby’s music as “Time for Bingsy.” Crosby signed the page in blue marker with a personalized inscription to Bob Clampett, the creator of “Time for Beany.” Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the script page is in good condition with creases, folds, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
669. A “Time for Beany” Backstage Photograph of Joan Gardner. (Clampett, 1950s) A photograph taken backstage at “Time For Beany,” featuring puppeteer Joan Gardner, who performed Beany’s girlfriend, Susie, and all the other female characters. Gardner would continue to work with Bob Clampett throughout her career on projects including “Buffalo Billy,” “Flyboy,” and the animated “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 8” x 10” the photo is in very good condition. $200 - $400
671. A Bob Clampett, Beany, and Cecil Display. (Clampett, 1960s-80s) A display of Bob Clampett with his characters Beany and Cecil, the puppet stars of “Time for Beany.” Measuring 35.5” x 36.75”, the display is in fair condition with stains, edge wear, scratches, and water damage on the reverse. $300 - $500
PUPPETS
These puppets created for “Time for Beany” are the true stars of the show, seen by millions of viewers from coast to coast. Beany and Cecil’s travels with the Leakin’ Lena and Captain Huffenpuff introduced them to hundreds of characters including the Three -Headed Threep, and many parodies of celebrities of the day such as Dinah Saur and Red Skeleton. With roughly 1,500 episodes filmed but relatively few surviving, the identities of many of the supporting puppets that still exist are lost to time.
672. A Screen-Used “Time for Beany” Cecil Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used “Time for Beany” Cecil the Sea Sick Sea Serpent puppet. Cecil was voiced and puppeteered by Stan Freberg in his first television role. Freberg would go on to have an award-winning career in television, radio, film, and recording that spanned seven decades. Constructed of terry cloth, rubber, felt, plastic, foam, and cardboard, this particular Cecil features a black fin as opposed to his traditionally purple fin. Measuring 9.5” x 5” and 24.5” tall, the puppet displays in good condition with rubber and paint cracking to the nostrils, soiling from production use, and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
673. A Beany Puppet from “Time for Beany.” (Clampett, 1949-55)
A screen-used Beany Puppet from “Time for Beany.” Beany was performed by voice acting legend, Daws Butler in his very first television role. Butler would go on to voice over 50 of the most well-known cartoon characters including Barney Rubble, Yogi Bear, Elroy Jetson, and Cap’n Crunch. Constructed of rubber, yarn, felt, corduroy, cloth, cotton, and metal and measuring 10” x 3.5” and 17.5” tall, Beany displays in very good condition with two small areas of adhesive residue on the front overalls, light soiling, plasticization on the hands, cracking on the right back button, and light paint wear on the cap propeller. $3,000 - $5,000
674. A “Time for Beany” Captain Huffenpuff Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used Captain Huffenpuff puppet from “Time for Beany.” Huffenpuff, Captain of “The Leakin’ Lena” and Beany’s bumbling, but good-hearted uncle, was performed by voice acting legend, Daws Butler. Constructed of Rubber, cloth, leather, suede, metal, cotton, and felt and measuring 6.5” x 4” and 16” tall, Huffenpuff displays in very good condition with two light paint stains on the top fold of the collar from the character’s beard, a spot of paint loss on the nose, light wear on the suede hands, light soiling and plasticization to the head. $3,000 - $5,000
675. A Clowny Puppet from “Time for Beany.” (Clampett, 1949-1955) A screen-used puppet of Clowny from “Time for Beany.” Many secondary character puppets for the series were made by Maurice Siederman, who included his signature sculpted into their necks. Before “Time for Beany,” Seiderman was the head of the RKO makeup department, where he worked on numerous films such as “Journey into Fear,” “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and most famously, “Citizen Kane.” Measuring 21.5” tall, the rubber and plastic puppet displays in very good condition with paint loss, light wear, plasticization, and stains from production use. $3,000 - $5,000
676. A “Time for Beany” Dishonest John Puppet. 1949-55) A screen-used puppet of Dishonest John from “Time for Beany.” Dishonest John was inspired by Larry Martin, Bob Clampett’s former boss at Warner Brothers. Clampett would create caricatures of Martin, depicting him as an 1890s melodrama villain, which he labeled “Dirty Dalton.” Martin later collaborated with Clampett again on the animated series Beany and Cecil. When Martin inquired about the design of Dishonest John, Bob told him to look in a mirror. Constructed of a compound head, felt, doll hair, satin, cotton, and wire and measuring 6.75” x 3.25” and 15.75” tall, Dishonest John displays in good condition with light discoloration and stains to the body, soiling, and repairs on the left ear and nose with traces of adhesive residue. $3,000 - $5,000
677. A Hunny Bear Puppet from “Time for Beany.”
A screen-used puppet of Hunny Bear from “Time for Beany.” Many secondary character puppets for the series were made by Maurice Siederman, who included his company’s signature “Lastic Plastics,” sculpted into their necks. Constructed of rubber, terrycloth, cotton, and wire and measuring 8” x 3.5” and 15” tall, the puppet displays in fair condition with heavy plasticization stickiness to the head from age and soiling throughout. $2,000 - $4,000
678. The “Time for Beany” Leakin’ Lena. (Clampett, 1949-55) The Leakin’ Lena from “Time for Beany.” This ramshackle, not-quite-seaworthy vessel took Beany, Cecil, and Captain Horatio K. Huffenpuff on adventures across the seven seas, to mysterious and exotic lands, and beyond. The boat was built without a top or bottom and was mounted in place so the puppeteers could reach their arms through the bottom to portray the characters standing “on deck.” Constructed of wood, canvas, metal, rope, and wire and measuring 25” x 11.5” x 36.5” tall with a 24” mounting brace that brings the total height to 51.5”, the boat displays in good condition with chips, scuffs, scratches, stains from production use, multiple dents from production used clamps on the mounting brace, light splintering to the bow and bottom edges, and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
679. A “Time for Beany” Screen-Used Cecil Puppet with Tired Eyes. (Clampett, 1949-55) An original “Time for Beany” screen-used Cecil puppet with tired eyes constructed of paper. Due to the low budget and fast production nature of the show, alterations to puppets to fit certain scenes had to be made quickly and cheaply.
Constructed of terry cloth, rubber, felt, plastic, foam, and cardboard and measuring 8.5” x 5” and 27.5” tall, the puppet displays in good condition with rubber and paint cracking to the nostrils, soiling from production use, creases and folds to the eyelashes of the paper eyes, and light discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
680. A “Time for Beany” Screen-Used Cecil Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used puppet of Cecil the Sea Sick Sea Serpent from “Time for Beany.” Throughout the series, Cecil was voiced and puppeteered by Stan Freberg, who is recognized as one of the greatest voice actors and satirists of American culture during television’s first Golden Age. Constructed of terry cloth, rubber, felt, plastic, foam, and cardboard and measuring 8.5” x 5” and 24.5” tall, the puppet is in good condition with rubber and paint cracking to the nostrils, pinholes to the fin, light soiling from production use, and light discoloration from age. $3,000 - $5,000
681. A “Time for Beany” Screen-Used Puppet of Cecil After an Explosion. (Clampett, 1949-1955) A screen-used “Time for Beany” puppet of Cecil after an explosion. Throughout the show’s seven-year run, it was common for a puppet to be uniquely modified for specific scenes. This “charred” Cecil puppet, showing some original green fabric, was painted black to appear as if it survived an explosion and is covered in soot. Constructed of terry cloth, rubber, felt, plastic, foam, and cardboard and measuring 27” x 9.5” x 5” deep, the puppet displays is in good condition with a 1” seam split on the left side, soiling from production use, and discoloration from age.
$2,000 - $4,000
682. A Beany Puppet Head Sculpt
Drawing. (Clampett, 1950) An original drawing used in the production of “Time for Beany” to create the sculpt for the head of the Beany puppet. Accomplished in graphite and colored pencil on illustration board, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, smudging, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
683. A Beany Puppet Head Master Sculpt.
An original, production-used Beany wax sculpt used to create the rub ber head of the puppet in “Time for Beany.” The sculpture is attributed to the show’s art director, Bill Oberlin and marked with a Bob Clampett copyright on the back. Measuring 4.75” x 3.75” x 3.5” deep, the head is mounted to a 6” x 7” x 0.5” wooden base and displays in very good, production-used condition with chips, wax residue, and wear to the base. $2,000 - $4,000
684. A Capt. Huffenpuff Puppet Head Master Sculpt. (Clampett, 1949-55) An original, production-used Capt Huffenpuff wax sculpt used to create the rubber head of the puppet in “Time for Beany.” The sculpture is marked with a Bob Clampett copyright on the back and its creation is attributed to Bill Oberlin who also created the famous “Rocky and Bullwinkle” statue on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. Measuring 6.25” x 3.5” x 3.75” deep, the head displays in very good, production-used condition and has been mounted to a wooden base which measures 5” x 6.5” x 0.5” tall and displays in good, production-used condition with chips, wax residue,
685. A Dishonest John “Time for Beany” Head Sculpt. (Clampett, 1949-55) An original, production-used Dishonest John wax sculpt used to create the rubber head of the puppet in “Time for Beany.” The sculpture is marked with a Bob Clampett copyright on the back and its creation is attributed to Bill Oberlin who would go on to collaborate with Clampett on his future project, “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt.” Measuring 5.25” x 3.5” x 3” deep, the head displays in very good, production-used condition and has been mounted to a wooden base which measures 5.25” x 7.25” x 0.5” tall and displays in good, production-used condition with chips, wax residue, wear from production use. $2,000 - $4,000
687. A Retail Beany Puppet Master Head Sculpt. (ChemiPlastic, 1949-55) A master head sculpture of Beany from “Time for Beany.” The rubber heads from this master were used to make Beany puppets for retail sale. Measuring 4.75” x 3.75” and 3.5” deep, the polymer clay head displays in very good production-used condition with casting residue and stains. The head is mounted to a 6” x 7” x 0.5” tall wooden base in good production-used condition with chips, clay residue, stains, and wear. $500 - $700
686. Bob Clampett’s “Golden Arm ©” Cast. (Clampett, 1950s) A plaster cast of a puppeteer’s arm, etched with “The Golden Arm” by Bob Clampett along with his name and a copyright symbol. Almost certainly cast from either “Time for Beany” creator Clampett or performer/actor Stan Freberg, the hand is posed in the perfect position to emotively display a Cecil puppet. Measuring 8” x 4.25” x 22.5” tall atop a 17” x 11 wooden base, the arm displays in fair condition with soiling, scratches, scuffs, and wear throughout, including a 1.25” section of the index finger missing. $1,000 - $2,000
688. A “Time for Beany” Simultaneous Puppet Head Turn Device. (Clampett, 1950s) A “Time for Beany” simultaneous head turn device. This tool was used to move multiple puppets’ heads at once during production of the groundbreaking children’s television series. The wooden tool’s handle and turn mechanisms worked when tested. Measuring 18.25” 4.25” x 14” tall, the device is in good condition with scuffs, scratches, residue, and wear from production use. $600 - $800
689. A “Time for Beany” Cecilia Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A production-used Cecilia puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany.” The she-serpent was Cecil’s girlfriend on the show, and their relationship continued in the animated series “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 21” tall, the terrycloth puppet displays in good condition with heavy pilling throughout, paint loss, stains, and discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
690. A Sliver the Rocking Horse Puppet from “Buffalo Billy.” (Clampett, 1954) A Sliver the Rocking Horse puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Buffalo Billy.” Measuring 17.5” x 6” x 21” tall, the mixed-media terrycloth puppet displays in good condition with stains, soiling, discoloration from age, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
691. A Cupcake the Ostrich Puppet from “Twig.” (Clampett, 1957) A Cupcake the Ostrich puppet from the pilot for a proposed series called “Twig” which was developed by Bob Clampett and “My Three Sons” creator Don Fedderson. In the pilot, Cupcake was voiced and operated by voice acting legend Don Messick, who is best known for his roles as Papa Smurf, Boo Boo, and Scooby Doo among dozens more. Constructed of terry cloth, cotton, foam, wire, clay, tape and measuring 18” x 7.5” x 9 deep, the puppet is in good condition with a 1” tear at the back of the neck, pilling, light soiling, wear, and stains from production use, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
692. A Frog Puppet From “Time for Beany.” for Beany.” Constructed of terrycloth, cotton, linen, wire, and clay and measuring 13” x 5.5” x 4.75 deep, the puppet is in good condition with a small 0.25” hole at the seam in the back of the head, light soiling, and wear from production use and light discoloration from age. The puppet was also used for an episode of the “That Girl” TV series with Marlo Thomas. $800 - $1,000
693. A “Time for Beany” Platypus Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A platypus puppet from “Time for Beany.” Constructed of terrycloth, cotton, foam, wire, and clay, and measuring 17” x 6” x 19 deep, the puppet is in good condition with pilling, a 0.25” hole under the jaw, four small 0.25” holes near the base, light soiling, wear, and stains from production use, and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
694. A Speedy the Turtle Puppet from “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt.” (Clampett, 1952) An original, screen-used Speedy the Turtle puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt.” Constructed of terry cloth, cotton, canvas, papier mâché, and measuring 16.5” x 6” x 6.5” deep, the puppet is in good condition with light soiling and wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $800 - $1,000
695. A “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt” Zippi Horse Puppet. (Clampett, 1952) A glamorous “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt” Zippi horse puppet wearing purple bejeweled glasses and a yellow racing outfit that covers its felt body. Measuring 18” x 5.5” x 185” tall, the mixed-media puppet is in good condition with stains, pilling, separation on the glasses, the “Z” adhesive missing from her name, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
696. A Zack Horse Puppet from “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt”. (Clampett, 1952) A production-used Zack horse puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt.” Measuring 22” x 6” x 16.5” tall, the mixed-media puppet is in good condition with stains, cracks in the eyes, pinholes, material loss, wear from production use, and its effects hose cut. $800 - $1,000
697. A “Time for Beany” Horse Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A “Time for Beany” production-used horse hand puppet. With its prominent teeth, the puppet invokes a style similar to Bob Clampett’s other creations Thunderbolt the Wonder Colt and Charlie Horse. Measuring 24” tall, the terrycloth puppet is in good condition with discoloration from age, soiling, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
698. An Original Snorky Hand Puppet. (Clampett, 1959) An original hand puppet of Snorky, a prehistoric creature created by Bob Clampett. Clampett intended for Snorky to star in his own series developed by Clampett called “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” but the show never found a buyer. However, the character later appeared in animated form in the final episode of “Beany and Cecil,” where his backstory is narrated through a song. Measuring 21” tall, the terrycloth mixed-media puppet displays in very good condition with light soiling pilling, discoloration from age, and wear from use. $800 - $1,000
699. A “Time for Beany” Floral Female Hand Puppet. (Clampett, 1954) A production-used hand puppet of a woman in a flower dress and hat from “Buffalo Billy.” Measuring 22” tall, the puppet is in good condition with light discoloration from age, stains, glue residue, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
700. A “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” 20th Century Fox Puppet (Clampett, 1959) A fox puppet named 20th Century Fox used in test footage of “Beeper and his Guided Muscle,” a proposed series developed by Bob Clampett. An avid pun enthusiast, Bob Clampett could not resist this cheeky naming opportunity. The terrycloth puppet wears a satin outfit and is adorned with plastic jewelry. Measuring 14” x 14” x 33” tall, the mixed-media puppet is in good condition with paint loss, stains, light tears, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
701. A Red Dress Cat Puppet from “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” (Clampett, 1959) A fancy cat puppet wearing a red dress with her paws in a leopard-print muff used in test footage of “Beeper and his Guided Muscle,” a proposed series developed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 19.75” tall, the mixedmedia puppet is in good condition with fraying, discoloration from age, stains, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
702. A “Time for Beany” Spotted Cat Puppet. (Clampett, 1949-55) A production-used spotted cat puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany.” Measuring 14” tall, the mixed-media puppet is in fair condition with soiling, paint loss, fraying, discoloration from age, stains, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
703. A Beatnik Black Panther Puppet from “Time for Beany.” (Clampett, 1949-55) A “Time for Beany” productionused puppet of a black panther beatnik in a pink beret, leopard-print collar, and bowtie. Measuring 22” x 7” x 17” tall, the mixed-media puppet is in good condition with paint loss, scuffs, light tears, stains, discoloration from age, and wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
704. A Pair of “Time for Beany” Rose Parade Float Concept Drawings. (Clampett, 1954) A pair of concept drawings of “Time for Beany”-themed floats for the Pasadena Rose Parade. Accomplished in graphite, colored pencil, and colored markers on vellum measuring 12.5” x 18.5” to 18.75” x 23.5”, the drawings are in good condition stapled to 19” x 25” backing paper, with creases, corner folds, stains edge tears up to 1”, and discoloration from age. $500 - $700
705. A Beany and Cecil “M.L Gunzburg presents 3D” Publicity
Photo. (Clampett, 1952) A publicity photo of Bob Clampett, Shirley Tegge, Lloyd Nolan, and Beany and Cecil taken during production of “M.L Gunzburg presents 3D,” a short film produced by Clampett. The short was screened preceding “Bwana Devil,” the first full-length 3D color film, and featured the “Time for Beany” stars instructing audiences on how to use 3D glasses. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition. $100 - $200
TIME FOR BEANY IN POPULAR CULTURE
“Time for Beany” established the two friends as pop culture icons. With astronomical ratings came a demand for more Beany and Cecil-themed merchandise. An expert at brand management, Clampett arranged over a hundred different tie-ins for Beany and Cecil, including a string of drive-in restaurants where guests could enjoy Beany Burgers and Cecil Shakes. We have assembled a large and diverse offering of merchandise for this auction to give you a taste of Beanymania.
706. A “Time for Beany” Hage’s Dairy Commercial Photo. (Clampett, 1949-54) A “Time For Beany” promotional photo of Beany and friends enjoying a glass of milk from Hage’s, a San Diego dairy. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition with light edge wear. $100 - $200
707. A “Time for Beany” Hage’s Dairy Commercial Photo. (Clampett, 1949-54) A “Time For Beany” promotional photo of Beany and friends with products from Hage’s dairy in San Diego. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition with light edge wear. $100 - $200
709. A Dishonest John and Capt. Huffenpuff Fan Card. (R. C. Cola, 1940s-50s) A Dishonest John and Capt. Huffenpuff R. C. Cola fan card with broadcast information for “Time for Beany” on the reverse. Measuring 5.5” x 3” the card is in fine condition. $200 - $400
708. A Beany and Cecil Ice Cream Shop Promotional Photo. (Clampett, 1950s) A promotional photo for Hood’s Ice Cream featuring Beany and Cecil. Measuring 8” x 10.5”, the photo is in good condition with surface scratches, edge wear, and corner creases. $100 - $200
710. A “Time for Beany” Publicity Photograph. (Clampett, 1940s-50s) A black and white publicity photograph from “Time for Beany,” featuring Beany, Cecil, Captain Huffenpuff, Wong, Hunny Bear, and The Terrible Two-Headed Freep. The series of episodes featuring the search and discovery of the Freep lasted from February 1949 through the summer of 1949 and became a national sensation. Measuring 7.25” x 9” and presented in a 19.75” x 15.75 matte, the photo is in very good condition with a small stain to the bottom of the matte. $100 - $200
711. A Prototype Beany Propeller Hat. (Clampett, 1949-55)
A Prototype for a Beany Propeller cap for retail. Constructed of felt, metal, and plastic, the cap which measures 6” in diameter and 6” tall is in good condition with light soiling, discoloration, what appears to be remnants of a lower second propeller which has broken off, and a crack to the propeller which has been repaired with clear tape. $200 - $400
712. A Bob Clampett Propeller Hat Prototype. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) A handmade propeller hat prototype constructed of multi-colored fabrics, secured with string and clips, and topped with three plastic propellers painted red, white, and blue. Measuring 6.75” in diameter and 7” tall, the hat displays in good condition with fraying, wear, cracks in the propellers, tears, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
713. A Nehi Soda “Time for Beany” Promotional Banner. (Clampett, 1950s) A Nehi Soda banner promoting “Time for Beany,” most likely displayed at grocery stores. The four-color screen printed on canvas banner has a metal grommet through each of the four corners and the top center. Measuring 44” x 57” the banner displays in very good condition with light stains throughout and thin spots of white paint within the “BE” of “BEANY.” $800 - $1,000
714. A Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany” Fan Card. (Clampett, 1950s) A black and white Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany” fan card featuring Beany, Cecil, Dishonest John, Hunny Bear, Hopalong Wong, and Capt. Huffenpuff. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the fan card is in fine condition. $100 - $200
715. A “Beany and his Pals” Fan Card with Registration Error. (Clampett, 1950s) A Bob Clampett’s “Beany and his Pals” fan card with Beany, Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, Clowny, Crowy, Hopalong Wong, Hunny Bear, and Dishonest John. This piece was printed incorrectly as the colors and lines are misaligned. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the card is in fine condition. $100 - $200
717. A “Beany and his Pals” Fan Card. (Clampett, 1950s)
A fan card featuring Bob Clampett’s “Beany and his Pals” with Beany, Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, Clowny, Crowy, Hopalong Wong, Hunny Bear, and Dishonest John. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the card is in fine condition. $100 - $200
716. A Bob Clampett’s “Beany and his Pals” Error Card. (Clampett, 1950s) A fan card featuring Bob Clampett’s “Beany and his Pals” with Beany, Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, Clowny, Crowy, Hopalong Wong, Hunny Bear, and Dishonest John. This piece was printed incorrectly as the colors and lines are misaligned. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the fan card is in fine condition. $100 - $200
718. A Photo of Ross Bagdasarian and Chipmunks with Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1960s) A photograph of Ross Bagdasarian, the creator of Alvin and The Chipmunks, alongside Bob Clampett, who supplied Bagdasarian with puppets for an appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. Standing behind Bagdasarian with the puppets are Clampett, Irv Shoemaker, and Jim MacGeorge. Measuring 8” x 9.75”, the photo is in good condition with edge wear, creasing, and color fading. $100 - $200
719. A Pair of Beany and Dishonest John Buttons. (Clampett, 1950s) A pair of “Time for Beany” pinback buttons featuring Beany and Dishonest John. Measuring 1.25” in diameter, the buttons display in fine condition. $100 - $200
721. Bob Clampett’s Personal Copy of “The ABC’s of TV” Book. (Kendig/ Martin, 1957) A copy of “The ABC’s of TV” given to Bob Clampett by the coauthor, Kathryn Dye Kendig. The book is an instructional manual on how to produce instructional and public service programming for television and has been inscribed to Clampett by Kendig on the front page. Measuring 11” x 8.5” x 0.5” thick, the book is in very good condition with wear and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
720. A TV-Radio Life Magazine with a “Time for Beany” Advert. (TV-Radio Life, 1952) A September 20-26,1952 issue of TV-Radio Life magazine. Pages 36-37 feature a spread on Bob Clampett, Beany, and Cecil’s visit to the TV-Radio Life offices to learn about the printing process, with eight black and white photos of the staff having fun with the popular “Time for Beany” puppets. Measuring 8.25” x 10.75”, the issue is in very good condition with light creases, pinholes, wear, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
722. A Clowny and Wong R.C. Cola Card. (R.C. Cola, 1950s) A Clowny and Wong R. C. Cola fan card with broadcast information for “Time for Beany” on the reverse. Measuring 3.25” x 5.5”, the card is in very good condition with light creases, wear, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
723. A Collection of Hage’s “Time for Beany” Postcards. (Hage’s, 1950s) A collection of five Hage’s “Time for Beany” promotional postcards featuring the stars of the show, with airtimes and information on Hage’s ice cream. Measuring 5” x 7” each, the postcards are in very good condition with light creases, scratches, and wear. $100 - $200
724. A Bob Clampett Television Publicity Photo. (Clampett, 1950s) An oversized print of a publicity photo of Bob Clampett with his puppet creations including Beany and Cecil, Thunderbolt and Wondercolt, and Willy the Wolf. Measuring 19” x 15.25”, the print is in very good condition with light handling wear, and a 3” long thin line of tape residue at the top right corner from display. $100 - $200
725. A Large Collection of Beany’s Drive-In Straws. (Beany’s, 1950s) A large collection of 158 unopened straws from Beany’s Drive-In, a “Time for Beany”themed restaurant in Newport Beach. The straw wrappers feature the restaurant’s logo, Cecil, and the tagline “Sublime food at ridiculous prices.” Measuring 9.25” each in a 9.5” x 7” x 6” tall box, the straws and their wrappers are in very good to fine condition, while the box is in fair condition with heavy tears, creases, wear, and material loss. $100 - $200
727. A Cecil and Dr. Ubangi Jones Photograph for Life Magazine. (LIFE, 1950) A photograph of Cecil and Dr. Ubangi Jones from “Time for Beany,” taken for publication in Life Magazine by in-house photographer Allan Grant. The reverse of the photograph is stamped with the date, Life Magazine Photograph Department, and photographer credit. Measuring 12.75” x 10” the photo displays in very good condition with light edge wear from handling. $100 - $200
726. A Beany’s Meals on Wheels Paper Coaster Collection. (Merle’s Corp, 1950s-60s) A collection of 19 Beany’s Meals on Wheels paper coasters. Measuring 3” in diameter each, the coasters are in very good to fine condition with light wear and cracks. $100 - $200
728. A Radio-Television Life Magazine Beany Cover. (Radio-Television Life, 1950) A May 19, 1950 Radio-Television Life magazine cover. Featured front and center on the separated cover is “Beanie,” listed as being “100% boy.” Measuring 8.25” x 11”, the cover is in very good condition with staple holes and edge wear from separation. $100 - $200
729. A Time For Beany Bell Potato Chips Poster. (Bell Brands, 1951) An extremely rare poster for Bell Brand potato chips featuring Beany and Cecil. Bell sponsored “Time for Beany” in 1951. Measuring 13.75” x 19”, the poster displays in very good condition with four horizontal fold lines and light edge wear. $500 - $700
731. An Emmy Award Nomination Certificate for “Time for Beany.” (Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1954) A certificate from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of the nomination of “Time for Beany” for the Best Children’s Program of 1954. Measuring 9” x 7”, the certificate has been affixed to a plaque measuring 11” x 9” x 0.5” thick and is in fine condition. $100 - $200
730. Bob Clampett’s Tele-Views Magazine Favorite Children’s Show Award. (Tele-Views Magazine, 1952) A Tele-Views Magazine Annual Personality Poll award for Favorite Children’s Show, awarded to Bob Clampett for “Time for Beany” in 1952. Measuring 4” x 3” x 9.75” tall, the award is in good condition with scuffs, wear, oxidation, and a missing wing and wing tip. $100 - $200
732. A Danny Kaye “Knock on Wood” Publicity Photo with Beany and Cecil. (Paramount, 1954) A publicity photo for Danny Kaye’s “Knock on Wood.” The film features Kaye as a ventriloquist, so his dummy Clarence meeting the puppet stars of the immensely popular “Time For Beany” was a fitting pairing. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition with light edge wear. $100 - $200
733. A Bob Clampett Guest Appearance “Time for Beany” Banner. (Clampett, 1955) A unique cloth banner promoting an inperson appearance of Bob Clampett as the guest of honor at a kiddie matinee. The colorful banner features hand-stitched nylon letters on a silk front with a nylon back, braided fringe tassels, and metal grommets in the corners and along the borders of heavy-duty nylon. Measuring 28 feet long by 35” tall, the banner displays in good condition with light wear, fraying, and stains. $1,000 - $2,000
734. A “Time for Beany” Cast and Crew Emmy Awards Photograph. (Clampett, 1950) A photograph of Bob Clampett and the “Time for Beany” crew taken at the 2nd Emmy Awards after the series won the first award for Best Children’s Show. Pictured standing from left to right are Daws Butler, Donna Peterson, Stan Freberg, and Joan Gardner, and seated, Charles Shows, Bob Clampett, and Bill Oberlin. Measuring 8” x 10” the photo is in good condition with light edge wear, creases, and holes from staples along the left edge which do not affect the image. $200 - $400
735. A Bob Clampett Emmy Award Acceptance Photograph. (Clampett, 1950) A photo of Bob Clampett and the “Time for Beany” crew (all wearing Beany Hats) accepting the inaugural award for Best Children’s Show at the 2nd Emmy Awards. Pictured from left to right are Charles Shows, Bill Oberlin, John Jacobs, Stan Freberg, Daws Butler, and Clampett. Measuring 7.5” x 9.5”, the photo is in very good condition. $200 - $400
736. A Bob Clampett’s “Thunderbolt” Emmy Award Nomination Certificate. (Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1954) An Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Certificate in recognition of Bob Clampett’s “Thunderbolt” nominated for the Best Children’s Program of 1954. Measuring 9” x 7”, the certificate has been affixed to a plaque measuring 11” x 9” x 0.5” thick and is in fine condition. $200 - $400
737. A Bob Clampett and “Time for Beany” Crew Golden Cecil Awards
Photo. (Clampett, 1950s) A photograph of Bob Clampett and the “Time for Beany” crew with their Golden Cecil Award, an in-house award created by Clampett.
Pictured from left to right are Paul Sells, Clampett, Walker Edmiston, Daws Butler, Stan Freberg, Lloyd Turner, Irv Shoemaker, and Ralph Loretz. Measuring 8” x 10”, the photograph is in very good condition.
$200 - $400
738. A Rare Early Cecil Hand Puppet. (Chemi-Plastic, 1949) A rare early Cecil hand puppet by Chemi-Plastic with “Copyright 1949 Bob Clampett” near the hand opening. Measuring 9” long and 3” in diameter, the vinyl hand puppet displays in good condition with light stains, wear, and discoloration from age, possibly painted brown by a previous owner. $300 - $500
739. A Prototype Bob Clampett’s Beany Hand Puppet Body. (Fleischaker Novelty Co., 1950) A prototype puppet body for a retail Beany “Time for Beany” hand puppet sent to Bob Clampett for approval. The head was manufactured by a different company, Chemi-plastics. Measuring 8” x 10”, the body is constructed of denim, felt, doll hair, linen, and a plastic propeller, and is in very good, unused condition with two small 0.25” holes in the back of the beany cap and light discoloration from age. $200 - $400
740. A “Time for Beany” Tray Puzzle Test Print Collection. (Jaymar, 1950s) A rare collection of four full-color test prints for a series of Jaymar “Time for Beany” tray puzzles. These uncut prints were likely sent to Bob Clampett for final approval before production. Measuring 10.5” x 13.75” each, the prints are in fair to good condition with edge wear and a trimmed 8” x 3.5” section to one. $100 - $200
741. A Collection of Four “Time for Beany” Puzzles. (Jaymar, 1940s-50s) A collection of four, with one duplicate, “Time for Beany” jigsaw puzzles by Jaymar featuring Beany, Cecil, Wong, Captain Huffenpuff, Dishonest John, Clowny, and Crowy. Each 11” x 14” puzzle is complete and displays in very good condition with light wear and tearing around the edges, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
742. A “Beany Goes Fishing” Color the Animated Flip Book. (1949-50s) A rare early “Beany and his Pals” coloring flip book. The spiral-bound booklet features six colorable pages of characters Beany and Cecil, Wong, Dishonest John, Clowny, Capt’n Huffenpuff, and Hunny Bear. Measuring 7” x 10.75” overall with 5” x 7” pages, the book is in very good condition, with a small crease to the cover, light handling wear, and half the perforations torn on the final “Hunny Bear” page. $100 - $200
745. A “Time for Beany” Cecil Lamp. (Alert Lamp Co. 1950s) A “Time for Beany” desk lamp with a figural ceramic Cecil and a lampshade featuring the show’s stars. With a 60w bulb (not included), the lamp functioned properly when tested. The shade measures 7” tall and 12” at its widest diameter, while the lamp measures 13.5” tall and 5.75” in diameter. Both pieces display in very good condition with areas of paint loss to the base and Cecil’s right fin, slight oxidation to the metal bulb clamp, and light discoloration to the shade from age. $200 - $300
743. A Zany Toys Beany Hand Puppet. (Zany Toys, 1950s) A “Time For Beany” hand puppet of Beany manufactured by Zany Toys. The puppet with a rubber head and fabric body measures 9” x 3.25” x 8.75” tall, and is in fair condition with plasticization and marks to the head, creases and discoloration to the tag, and the pupils of the googly eyes stuck in place. $100 - $200
744. A Beany & Cecil Bath Mitt & Soap Set. (Roclar, 1950) A Beany & Cecil Bath Mitt & Soap set. Included are a Cecil bath mitt and multicolored seathemed bars of soap. Measuring 4.25” x 1.5” x 10.25” long, the set is in good condition with wear, erosion to the soap, discoloration from age, and water damage on the bottom of the box. $100 - $200
746. A Beany Bubble Bath Set. (Glenway, 1950s) A Beany Bubble Bath set by Glenway. Included are eleven individually packaged bubble baths featuring the stars of the series. Measuring 7.5” x 1” x 9”, the box displays in very good condition with light scratches, creases, and water damage on the bottom, while the 2.25” x 4.5” packages are in very good condition with light wear and color bleed from water exposure. $100 - $200
747. A Rare Pair of Beany and Cecil Earrings. (Clampett, 1950s) A rare pair of Beany and Cecil earrings gifted to the cast and crew of the original “Time for Beany” series. Measuring
748. A Pair of “Time for Beany” Beany and Cecil (Noolcam, 1950s) A pair of “Time for Beany” moccasins featuring Beany on one foot and Cecil on the other. Labeled a size 10 with its original 3.5” x 4” x 9” tall box, the children’s moccasins are in very good condition with light discoloration and wear, while the box displays in very good $100 - $200
(Roclar, 1950) A Beany & Cecil soap on a rope with miniatures set. Included are a large green Cecil soap bar on a green and white braided fabric string, as well as nine sea-themed mini soaps. Ranging in size from a 1.5” x 1.5” miniature to the 2.5” x 4.25” Cecil bar with its original 5” x 2.75” x 5.25” tall box, the items are in good to very good condition with scratches, scuffs, and wear, while the box displays in good condition with tears, tape, creases, wear, and
751. A Beany-Cecil Flippo Flashlight. (Bantamlite, 1950) An unopened Beany-Cecil Flippo Flashlight that “glows in the dark.” Cecil’s eyes are designed to light up with the press of a button, but they did not function when tested. Measuring 3” in its original 4” x 8.5” packaging, the sealed flashlight is in very good condition with a scratch, while the packaging displays in good condition with creases, pinholes, and wear. $100 - $200
753. A Beany and Cecil Meet Santa Comic. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) A Beany and Cecil Meet Santa comic book. The black and white comic with a full-color cover, tells the story of Cecil rescuing Santa from Dishonest John and saving Christmas for Beany. Measuring 3.5” x 6”, the comic book is in very good condition with a detached cover and light wear. $100 - $200
752. A Captain Huffenpuff Punchy Toy by Dapco. (Dapco, 1950s-60s) A rare production sample Captain Huffenpuff Punchy Toy weighted with sand in the bottom, so he’d bounce back when pushed. The toy has not been tested for inflation. Measuring 39” tall with its original 4.25” x 2.75” x 8.5” box, the toy is in very good condition with light paint loss and wear, while the box displays in very good condition with light creases, tape, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
754. Promotional Beany and Hunny Bear Line Art. (Clampett, 1950s) Original promotional line art of Beany and Hunny Bear from Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany.” Accomplished in ink with character images of 4” x 4” and 5” x 2.5” on 10” x 15” vellum, the piece is in good condition with adhesive residue to the reverse, visible from the front, edge wear, and protective coversheets hinged at the top with tape. $300 - $500
755. A Beany & Cecil Tea Set by Worchester. (Worcester, 1950s-60s) A Beany & Cecil 27-piece tea set by Worcester. Included are a sugar bowl, a creamer, a teapot, and four each of plates, saucers, teacups, spoons, forks, and knives. Measuring 15” x 18” x 3.5” deep, the unused set is in very good to fine condition with light scuffs, while the box displays in very good condition with light creases and wear. $100 - $200
757. A Pair of “Beany and Cecil” Pirate Drapes. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) A pair of “Beany and Cecil” drapes featuring Beany encountering a pirate and treasure chest. Measuring 34” x 38” each, the burlap drapes display in very good condition with fraying, creases, and spots of discoloration from age. $100 - $200
756. An Unopened Beany & Cecil Tea Set. (Worcester, 1950s-60s) A 21-piece unopened Beany and Cecil tea set by Worcester. Included are a teapot, a creamer, a sugar bowl, and three each of plates, saucers, tea cups, spoons, forks, and knives. Measuring 16.5” x 13.75” x 3.5” deep, the tea set is in very good condition with light scuffs, while the box is in good condition with tears, creases, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
758. A “Beany and Cecil” Bedspread. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) A “Beany and Cecil” children’s bedspread featuring the title characters, Captain Horatio Huffenpuff, Dishonest John, and the Leakin’ Lena. Measuring 76” x 106”, the bedspread displays in very good condition with light wear, fraying, and spots of discoloration from age. $100 - $200
759. A Dishonest John Punching Toy by Dapco. (Dapco, 1950s-60s) A rare production sample “D.J.” Dishonest John Punching Toy weighted with sand at the bottom, so he’d bounce back when pushed. The toy has not been tested for inflation. Measuring 50” tall with its original 3.5” x 5.5” x 11” box, the toy is in very good condition with light stains, while the box is in fair condition with heavy water damage, tape residue, and wear. $100 - $200
760. A Leakin’ Lena Pool Floatie by Dapco. (Dapco, 1950s-60s) A Leakin’ Lena pool floatie manufactured by Dapco. The inflatable Beany and Cecil boat includes a detached mast featuring the iconic duo and has not been tested for inflation. Measuring 40” x 16” x 15” tall, the pool floatie is in very good condition with light paint loss and stains. $100 - $200
761. A Leakin’ Lena Pool Floatie Production Sample. (Dapco, 1950s-60s)
A production sample Leakin’ Lena pool floatie. The inflatable Beany and Cecil boat includes a detached sail featuring the iconic duo, a two-part mast rod, and a crow’s nest. It has not been tested for inflation. Measuring 40” x 16” x 15” tall, the pool toy is in very good condition with light paint loss, creases, and stains. $100 - $200
763. A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring. (Dapco, 1950s-60s) A Cecil the Seasick Seaserpent Swim Ring by Dapco, with the original packaging. The package describes the toy as 24” x 36”. The toy displays in fine condition but has not been tested for inflation. The 9” x 9” bag is in fair condition with wear from handling and age. $100 - $200
762. A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring Production Sample. (Dapco, 1950s-60s)
A production sample Cecil the Seasick Seaserpent Swim Ring by Dapco, sealed in the original packaging. The package describes the toy as 24” x 36”, and includes a hand-written manufacturer’s sample label inside The 9” x 8.5” sealed bag. The bag is in fair condition with wear from handling and age. $100 - $200
764. A Beany Inflatable “Bounce Back” Toy. (Dapco, 1950s-60s) A Beany inflatable toy weighted with sand in the bottom, so he’d bounce back when pushed. The package describes the toy as 27” tall. The vinyl toy appears in very good to fine condition, slightly tacky to the touch, and has not been tested for inflatability. The envelope and product paper measuring 8” x 10” overall are in fair condition, with much handling wear, and tears and creases to the top of the paper. $100 - $200
765. Beany and Cecil 1952 Original Comic Book Page Art. ( Dell, 1952) A page of original comic book art by Jack Bradbury from Dell Four Color #448 featuring Beany and Cecil. This is the lead page to the third story in the comic, in which Beany and Cecil encounter a miniature horse. The margin is stamped with approval by Bob Clampett and dated September 9, 1952. Measuring 19” x 25.75”, the art accomplished in ink with some pencil marks is in good production-used condition with spotting, edge wear, and some discoloration from age.
$400 - $600
766. Beany and Cecil 1953 Original Comic Book Art. (Dell, 1953) The original art for five panels of the 1953 Dell Four Color #477 by Jack Bradbury. The art is the top of a page from the story “In Search of Caboose Goose Egg” with the bottom two frames missing. Measuring 18.75” x 17.75”, the art accomplished in ink on paper is in very good condition, with light edge wear, light waviness, and red grease pencil checks to the last three frames.
$400 - $600
767. A Beany and Cecil Dell Four Color #635 Comic Book. (Dell, 1955) An issue of Dell Four Color Comics # 635 featuring Beany and Cecil. Measuring 7.5” x 10.5”, the comic book is in good condition with a crease to the front cover, light soiling, wear to the spine including small creases, and a spot of discoloration to the corner of several pages. $100 - $200
769. A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book by Whitman. (Whitman, 1953) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book published by Whitman. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the coloring book is in fair condition with creases, scratches, and heavy residue and paper loss to the back cover. $100 - $200
768. A 1952 Beany and Cecil Pre-Production Dell Comic. (Dell, 1952) A pre-production sample of Dell Four Color #414, the first comic book released with the title “Beany and Cecil.” Issue 368 in 1952 was the first comic to feature the characters, and was titled “Bob Clampett’s Beany.” This book, most likely an early print sample, has an untrimmed cover with no staple holes, with the full coverless comic inside. Measuring 7.5” x 10.25”, the comic book displays in good condition, with edge wear to the cover, a 3” piece of masking tape on the back, and the first two inner pages loose from age, with some chipping to the edges. $100 - $200
770. A 1953 Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book. (Whitman, 1953) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book by Whitman, with images of franchise favorites Beany, Cecil, Captain Huffenpuff, Dishonest John, and Wong. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the box is in good condition with creases, pinholes, crayon marks to the cover, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
771. A Set of 1954 Beany and Cecil Comics. (Dell, 1954) Four copies of Dell Four Color Comics number 570, “Beany and Cecil,” published in 1954. Measuring 7.5” x 10.25”, the comic books are overall in good condition with some light handling wear and small tears throughout, and slight water stains to one. $100 - $200
772. A “Cecil Captured for the Zoo” Tell-A-Tale Book. (Whitman, 1954) A Beany “Cecil Captured for the Zoo” storybook published by Whitman in their “Tell-A-Tale” series. Measuring 6.5” x 5.5”, the book is in good condition, with typical light handling wear, and the back stained with glue overall and with two large patches of paper loss. $100 - $200
774. A Beany’s Beanbag Game by Pressman. (Pressman, 1961) A Beany’s Beanbag game by Pressman Toy Corp featuring “Beany and Cecil.” The game does not include the original beanbags or support brackets. Measuring 23.75” x 15.5” the game displays in very good condition with a small 0.25” section of missing paper to the top left corner and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
773. A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book. (Whitman, 1955) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book published by Whitman. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the coloring book is in fair condition with scratches, creases, and heavy residue and paper loss to the back cover. $100 - $200
775. A Pair of “Time for Beany” Cufflinks. (Clampett, 1960s)
The master set of “Beany and Cecil” cufflinks produced by Bob Clampett as a gift for crew and friends of the show. Included is a note which reads “MASTER SET - Beany - Cecil Cuff-links” written in black ink by Clampett. Measuring 0.75” x 1” wide, the brass-colored cufflinks are in very good condition with tarnishing. $100 - $200
WILLY THE WOLF
Willy the Wolf was a character first conceived by Clampett shortly after WWII when he was working in his garage. The cape-clad, out of work thespian wolf, whose full name is William Shakespeare Wolf, was inspired by an actor that Bob used to watch stride up and down Hollywood Blvd sporting a long, black cape and reciting Shakespeare soliloquies. That actor just so happened to be John Carradine. The unbridled success of “Time for Beany” led to multiple spin-off puppet shows by Clampett including “Thunderbolt the Wonder Colt,” “Buffalo Billy,” and other pilots, all of which would include Willy as a support ing character. Then, in 1954, Willy was given a starring role in “Willy the Wolf,” the first puppet show aimed at an adult audience. Using a variety show format, “Willy the Wolf” included live-action segments, guests, and musical per formances. The innovative show pre-dated “The Muppet Show” by over 20 years, showing once again that Bob Clampett was a man ahead of his time.
776. A Screen-Used “Willy the Wolf” Puppet. (Clampett, 1950s) A screen-used Willy the Wolf puppet operated by Bob Clampett in multiple projects, including “Willy the Wolf,” the first televised puppet show aimed at an adult audience. This more complex puppet required two hands to operate as opposed to the simple one-handed puppets used in “Time for Beany.” Included with the puppet is a photo of Clampett alongside Daws Butler performing a scene for test footage of “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” Constructed of cotton, nylon, velvet, felt, vinyl, terrycloth, wig hair, wire, and wood and measuring 10.5” x 16” and 35” tall, the puppet displays in good condition with scratches to the nose, chipping around the eyes, light soiling from production use, and discoloration from age. $2,000 - $4,000
777. A “Willy the Wolf” Costume. of a kind walk around costume of Willy the Wolf. The head piece, constructed of cotton, nylon, velvet, felt, vinyl, terry cloth, wig hair, wire, and wood measures 16” x 10.5” x 9” tall and is in fair condition with paint cracking and adhesive residue on the nose, soiling and stains, and discoloration from age. The body which is constructed of linen, velvet, and terry cloth and measures 40” long and 16” from shoulder to shoulder is in poor condition with heavy deterioration to the hands, heavy soiling and staining to the cape including terrycloth residue from the hands from having adhered to and ripped from the fabric as well as intentional distress including rips and tears. The shoes are modified men’s shoes with felt spats which have detached and bulbus, cotton end caps and measure 13” x 4.25” wide are in poor condition with soiling, stains, and wear. $1,000 - $2,000
778. A Small “Willy the Wolf” Conscience Puppet. (Clampett, 1950s) A screen-used Willy the Wolf puppet. This smaller version of the character acted as the larger Willy puppet’s conscience and was operated by Daws Butler. Constructed of cotton, nylon, velvet, felt, wig hair, wire, and clay and measuring 18” x 6” x 7”, the puppet is in very good condition with light paint wear around the eyes and face, light soiling from production use, and light discoloration from age. $1,000 - $2,000
779. An Early “Willy the Wolf” Puppet. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) An early version of a “Willy the Wolf” puppet with no hat and differences to the character’s distinctive black robe. Constructed of cotton, terrycloth, fur, linen, wood, and wire and measuring 24” x 10” x 12.75” deep, the puppet displays in good condition with scratches to the nose, chipping around the eyes, light soiling from production use, and discoloration from age.
$2,000 - $4,000
780. A “Willy the Wolf” Sponsor Flier. (Clampett, 1955) A flier for potential sponsors of Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” puppet show. The first puppet show on American television aimed at an adult audience, “Willy the Wolf” followed a variety show format that included skits and musical performances. The show also featured well-known guest stars such as Harry Babbitt, Roberta Linn, and the King Sisters, who interacted with the Willy puppet. This innovative concept would later inspire Jim Henson in the creation of “The Muppet Show” nearly 20 years later. Measuring 11” x 8.5”, the flier is in fine condition. $100 - $200
782. A Presentation Cel of William Shakespeare Wolf. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of William Shakespeare Wolf, used by Bob Clampett for events and presentations. With an image size of 6” x 8” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece displays in very good condition with scratches, wear, pinholes from presentation use, and paint adhered to the backing paper. $300 - $500
781. A “Beany and Cecil” Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of Willy the Wolf, the boisterous out-of-work actor from “Beany and Cecil.” With an image size of 8” x 8.5” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, wear, and pinholes from presentation use. $300 - $500
783. A Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel. (Clampett, 1960s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of Willy The Wolf printed with a facsimile Bob Clampett signature. With a character image size of 8.5” x 6” on a 9.75” x 11.75” visible cel in a 9.5” x 7” matte, the piece displays in good condition with light line loss, light paint loss to the nose, and edge wear and discoloration to the matte. $300 - $500
784. A Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” Premiere Poster. (Clampett, 1954) A poster for the premiere of Bob Clampet’s “Willy the Wolf” puppet show. Willy, also known as William Shakespeare Wolf, initially appeared on “Time For Beany” before starring in his own KTTV show in Los Angeles. This show was the first puppet program aimed at adults, featuring skits and songs with celebrity guest stars. Its innovative format inspired Jim Henson in the creation of “The Muppet Show” nearly 20 years later. Measuring 28.75” x 19.75” the poster displays in good condition with edge wear, creases, and discoloration from age. $300 - $500
BEANY AND CECIL
While the puppet show ended in 1955, the popularity of a boy named Beany and a sea serpent named Cecil lived on. Bob Clampett explored ways to continue the franchise. After initially resisting requests to do an animated series, Clampett finally felt inspired to turn his creations into cartoons.
The first Beany and Cecil cartoon, “Beany and Cecil Meet Billy the Squid,” was released theatrically in 1959. The pair then moved to television as part of the Mattel-backed series “Matty’s Funnies,” with their segments proving so popular that the show’s name was changed to “Matty’s Funnies with Beany and Cecil.” As their fame kept growing, they finally got their own show in 1962, “Beany and Cecil,” which was one of the first color series on ABC. Mattel teamed up with Clampett to make merchandise for the series, from huggable plushes to books and activity kits.
The show (and its creator) were unafraid to tackle politics, current events, and celebrities, resulting in a zany mix that satisfied both hyperactive tykes and their worldly parents.
The show’s 26 episodes ran on ABC from 1962 until 1969, keeping the characters fresh in the minds of the next generation of Beany boys and girls.
Two decades later, an attempt was made to revive the series in 1988 with “The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil.” Only five of the eight produced episodes made it to the air before the series was canceled. While the revival failed to take off, the animated tales of Beany and Cecil as well as Time for Beany remain plenty influential, having inspired future series including “Mystery Science Theater 3000” and even AC/DC’s hit song “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap,” which is a phrase taken from Dishonest John’s business card.
785. The Bob Clampett Studio Sign. (Clampett, 1960-2008) The Bob Clampett Studios sign from 729 Seward Street in Hollywood. Here, Clampett worked on his many projects, including “Beany and Cecil,” and “Bugs Bunny: Superstar.” The animation pioneer also opened his doors to fans, allowing them into his memorabilia-filled office bursting with artifacts from the Golden Age of Warner Bros. The signs wires have been cut, and it is not able to be tested for function. Constructed of metal and Lucite, and measuring 72” x 22” x 9” deep, the sign is in good condition with scuffs, scratches, and adhesive residue from bird control spikes along the top. $5,000 - $7,000
786. The Original Line Art for Bob Clampett’s Logo. (Clampett, 1960s) The original hand-drawn line art for Bob Clampett’s company logo. From shows to merchandise, this logo with Beany and Cecil was featured on virtually everything Bob Clampett was involved with in the 1960s. Accomplished in graphite and measuring 10.5” x 12.5”, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, creasing, a 2.5” fold in the upper right corner, and light discoloration from age. Included are a pair of 10.5” x 8.25” color separation overlays used for printing, in very good condition with light edge wear and creasing. $1,000 - $2,000
787. The Complete “Beany and Cecil” Pilot Storyboard. (Clampett, 1959) The complete original 23-page storyboard for the first “Beany and Cecil” animated cartoon, “Beany and Cecil Meet Billy the Squid.” The storyboards include 207 individual images, all beautifully drawn by Bob Clampett himself, with some corrections and notations in red grease pencil. Famously, Robert Clampett, Jr. was introduced to the family business when he had to turn over his bedroom every morning to the animation department during the making of this pilot, which ultimately aired as a segment of the show’s 8th episode on February 24, 1962. Accomplished in graphite, the pages measure 10.5” x 12.5” and are in good condition with edge wear and creases from production use, and light discoloration from age.
$5,000 - $7,000
788. A “Beany & Cecil” Opening Theme Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original production cel and matching background from the opening title sequence to “Beany and Cecil.” The multi-layer cel is missing only the layer with the character’s hands. Measuring 13.5” x 17.5”, the cel and background display in fine condition with light edge wear from production use. $2,000 - $4,000
789. A “Beany and Cecil” Opening Theme Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original multi-layer production cel and matching background from the “Beany and Cecil” opening title sequence. With a character image size of 4.75” x 9.5” on a 10.5” x 12” cel and 10.5” x 14” background, the piece displays in fine condition with tape residue on the edges of the cel layers and corner pinholes to the background from production use. $800 - $1,000
790. A “Beany and Cecil” Ben Hare Title Card. (Clampett, 1962) A title card from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Ben Hare,” presented with two non-scene matching cels of Beany and Cecil from unknown episodes. With character image sizes ranging from 3.5” x 2” to 6” x 4” on a 7.5” x 10” visible cel in a 14.25” x 17” matte, the piece displays in very good condition with light wear from handling and soiling to the upper side of the matte.
$1,000 - $2,000
792. A “Beany and Cecil” Beany-Copter Production Cel and Drawing. (Clampett, 1962) An original production cel and matching drawing of Beany’s propellor hats from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Beany’s Beany-Cap Copter.” Measuring 25” x 10” each, the cel is in good condition with horizontal folds, curling, and rips, and the drawing is in fair condition with separation to the paste-ups from age, paper discoloration, edge wear, and tears. $800 - $1,000
791. A “The Wildman of Wildsville” Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original multi-layer production cel and background featuring Cecil and Go Man Van Gogh from the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “The Wildman of Wildsville.” Measuring 7” x 5.5”, the hand-painted cel and background are in very good condition presented in a 13” x 10” matte. The matte displays in good condition with bent corners to the top right and lower left, stains, and discoloration from age.
$800 - $1,000
793. A “Beany and Cecil” Original Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original hand-painted production cel of Beany and a matching original background from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “There Goes a Good Squid.” With a character image size measuring 3” x 3.5” on a 9.75” x 11.75” visible cel in a 16” x 20” matte, the setup displays in fine condition with light handling wear from production use. $800 - $1,000
794. The Complete “Super Cecil” Storyboard. (Clampett, 1962) The complete 94-panel storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Super Cecil.” Each 4” x 5” panel, accomplished in graphite, marker, and pastel, is in good condition with light discoloration and has been adhered into an 11” x 8.5” spiral-bound notebook, with most coming detached from the page. $3,000 - $5,000
795. A Bob Clampett Signed Cecil Production Cel. (Clampett, 1960) An original production cel of Cecil from “Beany and Cecil,” signed in black ink with a dedication by Bob Clampett. With a character image size of 5” x 3.75” on a trimmed 6.5” x 4.5” cel in a 9.75” x 7.75” matte, the piece displays in very good condition with a small 0.25” tear on the left side of the cel which does not affect the character image and a small white stain to the right edge of the matte. $500 - $800
796. A “Beany” Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1960) An early Beany model sheet from “Beany and Cecil.” The sheet shows 17 views of the animated interpretation of Beany. The first includes a sketch over the head indicating how his propellor cap should truly appear, almost certainly drawn by Bob Clampett himself. Model sheets like this were distributed to animators to ensure design continuity of the characters. Measuring 14.75” x 19.75”, the photostat model sheet is in very good condtiion, with light handling wear and small spots of dirt retention. $200 - $400
797. A “Careless the Mexican Hairless” Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1961) An original production used model sheet of “Careless the Mexican Hairless,” a recurring character from “Beany and Cecil.” The model sheet is a photostat copy on animation paper which has been hand colored by the show’s color stylist, Marie Reed. Measuring 8.5” x 11” the model sheet is in very good condition with light creases and edge wear from production use and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
798. A “Go Man Van Gogh” Color Model Cel. (Clampett, 1962) An original color model cel of Go Man Van Gogh from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “The Wildman of Wildsville.” Measuring 10.5” x 12.5” in a 15.75” x 19.5 matte, the cel displays in very good condition with a few small areas of light line loss. $200 - $400
799. A “Beany and Cecil” Willy the Wolf Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1962) An original production used photostat model sheet of William Shakespeare Wolf from the “Beany and Cecil” episodes “Never Eat Quakers in Bed” and “Harecules and The Golden Fleecing.” William, also known as “Willy the Wolf,” initially appeared as a puppet on “Time for Beany.” He later starred in his own show, which was notable for being the first puppet program aimed at an adult audience. Measuring 17” x 14” the model sheet is in good condition with a horizontal fold, discoloration from age, creasing, edge wear, and pinholes from production use. $100 - $200
800. A “Harecules Hare” Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1962) An original production used photostat model sheet from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Harecules and the Golden Fleecing.” Measuring 9.5” x 12” the model sheet is in very good condition with light creases and pinholes from production use. $100 - $200
801. A “Lil’ Ace from Outer Space” Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1962) A production used model sheet from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Lil’ Ace from Outer Space.” The model sheet is a photostat copy on animation paper which has been hand colored by the show’s color stylist, Marie Reed. Measuring 9.75” x 14”, the model sheet is in very good condition with small tears to the peg holes, a 0.5” area of partial paper loss along the upper left edge, light discoloration, creasing, and handling from production use. $100 - $200
803. A “Beany and Cecil” Bubbles Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1962) An original production used photostat model sheet of Bubbles from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Ain’t That a Cork in the Snorkel?” Model sheets such as these were distributed to animators and crew working on the production so that everyone could draw the character the same way. Measuring 9.5” x 12” the model sheet is in very good condition with a 0.25” x 1” piece of tape on the top edge and light creases from production use. $100 - $200
802. A “Li’l Ace from Outer Space” Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1960) A “Beany and Cecil” production cel and matching background from the episode “Little Ace from Outer Space.” With a character image size measuring 4” x 4” on a 7.75” x 10.5 cel in a 13.25” x 15” matte, the cel and background display in very good condition with light paint cracking and line loss on the helmet and cheese, and a small area of paint loss on the left hand and pencil. The matte has pinholes in all the corners from display. $800 - $1,000
804. A “Beany and Cecil” Snorky Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1962) An original hand-drawn model sheet of Snorky from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “There’s No Such Thing as a Sea Serpent.” The model sheet consists of six graphite drawings of the character and one copy of the text, cut and pasted to illustration board. Measuring 16” x 20” the model sheet displays in very good condition with light discoloration and edge wear from production use. $300 - $500
806. A Complete “The Mad Isle of Madhattan” Storyboard Reference Print Set. (Clampett, 1962) A pair of photo prints of the complete storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “The Mad Isle of Madhattan.” Each print includes hand-written notes in black and orange grease pencil by Bob Clampett. These photographic prints of the storyboards were used by animators for reference during production. Measuring 16” x 20”, the prints display in good condition with edge wear from production use, light warping from age, and one with a vertical crease with a 1.5” tear at the bottom. $100 - $200
805. A “Tear-A-Long the Dotted Lion” Model Sheet. (Clampett, 1962) A “Beany and Cecil” production used photostat model sheet from the episode “The Capture of Tear-a-long the Dotted Lion.” Model sheets such as these were distributed to animators and crew working on the production so that everyone could draw the character the same way. Measuring 7.5” x 14” the model sheet is in very good condition with light edgewear and pinholes from production use. $100 - $200
807. A Collection of “Beany and Cecil” Storyboard Reference Prints. (Clampett, 1962) A collection of seven photo prints of storyboards from the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “There’s No Such Thing as a Sea Serpent.” Included is a print of Board 4, four of Board 5, and two of Board 6, each with hand-written notes by Bob Clampett (who also narrated the episode) in red and orange grease pencil. These prints were used by animators for reference during production. Measuring 16” x 20” each, the prints display in good condition with creasing, edge wear, and light warping from age and production use. $100 - $200
808. A Complete “The Hammy Awards” Storyboard Reference Print Set. (Clampett, 1962) A pair of photo prints of the complete storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “The Hammy Awards.” These photograph prints of the storyboards include hand-written notes in black and orange grease pencil by Bob Clampett and were used by animators during production for reference. Measuring 16” x 20” each, the prints display in good condition with a vertical fold, edge wear from production use, and light warping from age. $100 - $200
810. A “There Goes a Good Squid” Storyboard Reference Print. (Clampett, 1962) A photo print of a storyboard from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “There Goes a Good Squid.” This photograph print of board 1 includes hand-written notes by Bob Clampett in orange grease pencil and red ink. Measuring 16” x 20”, the print displays in good condition with edge wear, light creases, pinholes, and light warping from age and production use. $100$200
809. A Pair of “D.J. the D.J.” Storyboard Reference Prints. (Clampett, 1962) A pair of photo prints of a storyboard from the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “D.J. the D.J.” These photographic prints of board 3 were used by animators for reference during production, and include hand-written notes by Bob Clampett in orange grease pencil. Measuring 16” x 20”, the print displays in good condition with edge wear, light creases, pinholes from production use, and light warping from age. $100 - $200
811. A “Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow” Storyboards Reference Print. (Clampett, 1962) A photo print of Board 4 of the storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow.” The print has hand-written notations in orange grease pencil by Bob Clampett and was used by animators as a reference during production. Measuring 16” x 20”, the print displays in good condition with edge wear, light creases and pinholes from production use, and light warping from age. $100 - $200
813. A Complete Set of “Ben Hare” Storyboard Reference Prints. (Clampett, 1962) A set of three photo prints of the complete storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “Ben Hare.” The prints have notations hand-written in orange grease pencil by Bob Clampett and were used as animators as a reference during production. Measuring 16” x 20” each, the prints display in very good condition with edge wear from production use and light warping from age. $100 - $200
812. A “Cheery Cheery Beany” Storyboard Reference Print. (Clampett, 1962) A photo print of an early storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “Cheery Cheery Beany.” The print has hand-written notations in orange grease pencil by Bob Clampett and was used by animators as a reference during production. Measuring 16” x 20”, print displays in good condition with a vertical fold down the center, edge wear from production use, and light warping from age. $100 - $200
814. A “Ben Hare” Production Background from “Beany and Cecil.” (Clampett, 1962) An original “Beany and Cecil” production background from the episode “Ben Hare.” Measuring 10.5” x 14”, the background is in fine condition with corner pinholes from production use, which do not affect the image. $800 - $1,000
BEANYLAND
The episode “Park at the Top of the Stars” takes Beany and Cecil to a theme park on the moon, with obvious references to Walt Disney’s Disneyland. The ABC network raised concerns about the similarities to Disneyland attractions and songs, with their long-time relationship with Walt Disney and his anthology television show in mind. To alleviate their concerns, Clampett reanimated segments of the episode, changing several jokes to be Beany and Cecil-centric, and the title from “Beanyland” to a play on a current popular film, “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs.”
815. A Beanyland Original Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original “Park at the Top of the Stars” production background and cel of Beanyland. The park was redesigned here to less resemble Disneyland, with castle spires unlike Sleeping Beauty’s castle, the “Guided Muscle” on the left replacing a close match to Tomorrowland’s “Rocket to the Moon”, and the train station outside of the entrance removed. Measuring 10.5” x 12” each, the hand-painted cel and background display in very good condition with light signs of production use and adhesive residue and pinholes along the edges which do not affect the image area. $2,000 - $4,000
816. The Original “Beanyland” Production Background Map. (Clampett, 1962) The original “Beany and Cecil” production used background map of “Beanyland” from the episode of the same name. “The Happiest Land Outside the Earth,” an obvious spoof of Disneyland, includes such areas as Slipping Beauty Castle, Day After Tomorrow Land, and Madhatter Horn. After the episode’s was screened by ABC, it was recut removing many of the Disney references, including a re-worked version of this map. Measuring 13.25” x 17.25” with the text on a separate 13.25” x 16.25” cel overlay, the hand-painted background displays in very good condition with signs of handling from production use and a small 0.5” x 0.25” tear in the lower right corner of the cel layer which does not affect the image.
$3,000 - $4,000
817. The “Park at the Top of the Stars” Production Background Map. (Clampett, 1962) The original production background of a Beanyland map from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Park at the Top of the Stars.” Due to ABC’s concerns over Disneyland references, the “Beanyland” episode had been recut with slightly less Disney-directed animation and dialogue. The map was replaced with this more Beany-centric version that actually includes more area and attraction names. Measuring 14.5” x 16.75” with the text on two separate cel 15.5” x 16.25” overlays, the hand-painted background displays in good condition with signs of handling from production use, and one of the cel layers exhibits a 1.5” border of adhesive residue and a 4” tear along the bottom which does not affect the image.
$4,000 - $6,000
818. An ABC Studio Production Background. (Clampett, 1960s) An original painted background of the ABC Studio from an unknown production. Measuring 18.25” x 17.75”, the background is in good condition with edge wear and pinholes from production use and paper loss to the lower corners. $800 - $1,000
819. A “Beany and Cecil” Publicity Cel. (Clampett, 1960s) An original hand-painted publicity cel of Beany, Cecil, and Captain Huffenpuff from “Beany and Cecil,” paired with an original production background from an unknown episode from the series. With a character image size measuring 7” x 9” on a 9.75” x 11.75” visible cel in a 16” x 20” matte, the cel and background are in fine condition. $300 - $500
820. A Publicity Cel for “Beany and Cecil.” (Clampett, 1960s) A hand-painted publicity cel of Beany, Cecil, and Captain Huffenpuff from “Beany and Cecil,” presented with an original production background from an unknown episode of the series. With a character image size measuring 7” x 9” on a 9.75” x 11.75” visible cel in a 16” x 20” matte, the cel and background are in fine condition. $300 - $500
821. A “Beany and Cecil” Publicity Cel. (Clampett, 1960s) A hand-inked and painted “Beany and Cecil” studio publicity cel. Measuring 8” x 10” with a character image size of 7” x 4.5”, the cel is in very good condition with light smudging to Beany’s right eye and a 2” mark of adhesive residue on the left side which does not affect the character image. $300 - $500
823. A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original multi-layer production cel of Cecil and Flora from the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “The Wildman of Wildsville.” The cel has been paired with a background from the same episode. With a character image size of 6.5” x 5.25” on a trimmed 9.75” x 10.5” cel and 10.5” x 10.5” background, the piece is in good to very good condition with paint wear to Cecil’s body, and pinholes, and edge wear to the background. The cel has been stapled twice along the bottom and once to the top attaching it to the background. $2,000 - $2,000
822. A “Beany and Cecil” Original Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962) An original production cel and matching original background of Snorky and his mother from the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “There’s No Such Thing as a Sea Serpent.” The character image size measures 1.25” x 1.25” on a 12.75” x 16.5” cel and a 13” x 18.5” background, accomplished in gouache with two cel overlays measuring 13.25” x 18.5”. The piece is in very good condition with handling wear from production use and masking tape around the edges which does not affect the image. $1,000 - $2,000
824. A “Beany and Cecil” Pop Gunn Production Cel. (Clampett, 1962) An original production cel of Pop Gunn from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Dragon Train.” With an image size of 8.5” x 12” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece displays in very good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, wear, and pinholes from production use. $300 - $500
825. A “Beany and Cecil” Poolside Drawing by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1960s) A drawing by Bob Clampett of his “Beany and Cecil” characters poolside used to create a layout for a TV guide photoshoot in Clampett’s own backyard. In the TV Guide article from 1962, the Clampetts are pictured swimming alongside Beany, Cecil, Dishonest John, Captain Huffenpuff, Crowy, and secondary characters, Tear-A-Long the Dotted Lion, Careless the Mexican Hairless, Cecilia, and Go Man Van Gogh. With an image size of 16.5” x 23” on 19” x 23.75” vellum, the graphite drawing is in good condition with creases, wear, corner folds, and edge tears, including a 1.5” x 2.5” tear near the top left. $500 - $700
827. A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1962)
An original “Beany and Cecil” hand-painted production cel and scene-matching background from the episode “Ten Feet Tall and Wet.” Bob Clampett used his own home and backyard for the designs of the backgrounds in the episode, and in this shot, Bob hid one of his three Emmy Awards onto the mantel. With a character image size of 6” x 8.5” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel and 10.5” x 14” background, the piece is in fine condition with corner pinholes to the background from production use.
$1,000 - $2,000
826. A “Ten Feet Tall and All Wet” Layout Drawing. (Clampett, 1962) A layout drawing from the “Beany and Cecil” episode titled “Ten Feet Tall and All Wet.” The layout is an exact recreation of Bob Clampett’s personal backyard, meticulously drawn by Clampett himself, who notes on the piece for the background department to follow all of his details carefully. With an image size of 8.75” x 12” on 10.5” x 12.5” animation paper, the graphite and colored pencil drawing is in very good condition with creases, a tear at one of the pegholes, and wear from production use. $500 - $700
828. A “Delaware Bit” Beany and Cecil Cel and Background. (Clampett, 1960s) A hand-painted cel and background of Capt. Huffenpuff, Beany, Crowy, and Cecil as George Washington filming the “Delaware Bit.” The 9.5” x 12.25” cel is in fine condition, taped at the corners to the 10.75” 12.25 background, which is in good condition with light edge wear, pinholes, and tape residue along the top edge. $1,000 - $2,000
829. A “Beany and Cecil” Production Pan Layout Drawing. (Clampett, 1962) A “Beany and Cecil” pan layout drawing from the episode “Dirty Pool.” The drawing features the return of over 25 one-shot characters from the series. Measuring 10.5” x 37.5”, the graphite drawing is in good condition with light edge wear and creasing from production use, a tear to the center peg hole, a 1.25” tear to the bottom left edge, and three horizontal folds. $300 - $500
830. A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel. (Clampett, 1962) An original “Beany and Cecil” multi-layer hand-painted production cel featuring Beany, Cecil, and Captain Huffenpuff. Measuring 7.5” x 9.5” in an 11” x 14” matte, the piece displays in very good condition with light line loss and discoloration to the matte from age. $500 - $700
831. A Bob Clampett Signed “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel. (Clampett, 1962) An original hand-painted production cel from “Beany and Cecil” signed by Bob Clampett. With a character image size of 6” x 4” on a 9.5” x 7.5” visible cel in a 14” x 11” matte, the cel displays in good condition with light line loss, a 0.5” area of paint loss on Beany’s right shoe, and light warping from age. $500 - $700
832. A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel Signed by Bob Clampett. (Clampett, 1962) An original “Beany and Cecil” hand-painted production cel of Cecil from the episode “20,000 Little Leaguers Under the Sea,” signed by Bob Clampett. Measuring 7.5” x 9.5” in an 11” x 14” matte, the cel displays in fine condition. $800 - $1,000
833. A “Beany and Cecil” Screen-Used Book Prop. (Clampett, 1962) A “Tale of Snorky” prop book used for the live-action scenes in the “Beany and Cecil” episode “There’s No Such Thing as a Sea Serpent.” This was the final episode of the series and introduced the character of “Snorky” whom Bob Clampett had developed earlier for a proposed puppet show called “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” The hardcover book with a custom-painted front and back cover contains the five illustrated pages seen in the episode as well as four pages of preliminary text. Measuring 11” x 8.75” x 0.75” thick, the screen-used book is in very good condition with two detached but included pages and light discoloration from age. $500 - $800
834. A “Go Man Van Gogh” Portrait of Bob and Cecil. (Clampett, 1960s) A promotional concept of Bob Clampett and Cecil being painted by the beatnik artist character Go Man Van Gogh. The drawing features an overlay with a sketch and a note to add a color photo of Bob Clampett to the final piece. Accomplished in graphite and crayon, the piece measures 10.5” x 12.5” with an image size of 7” x 5”, and is in very good condition with light creases and edge wear from handling. $300 - $500
835. A Beany and Cecil Color Photo. (Clampett, 1950s-1960s) A “Beany and Cecil” color photo featuring Beany hugging Cecil as Dishonest John grins aboard the Leakin’ Lena. The reverse reads “Please return to Bob Clampett,” written by Clampett himself in pencil. Measuring 8” x 10”, the color photo is in good condition with light stains, scratches, creases, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
836. A Press Photo for “Matty’s Funnies with Beany and Cecil.” (ABC, 1961) A press photo for the premiere episode of “Matty’s Funnies With Beany and Cecil.” “Spots Off a Leopard” was the first cartoon of Beany and Cecil to air during the January 6, 1962 premiere episode. Measuring 7” x 9”, the photo with attached caption is in very good condition. $100 - $200
837. A Concept Painting for “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” (Clampett, 1959) A concept painting by Bob Clampett for a series titled “Beeper and his Guided Muscle,” combining puppets and animation. The serpent character, “Snorky,” would eventually be introduced to audiences a few years later in “Beany and Cecil.” Accomplished in gouache, ink, pastel, and airbrush and measuring 12.25” x 21.75”, the artwork is in very good condition with corner pinholes and light edge wear. $300 - $500
838. A “Guided Muscle” Concept Painting. (Clampett, 1959) A concept painting of Bob Clampett’s “The Guided Muscle” for a series titled “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” developed after “Time for Beany” concluded. The Guided Muscle would appear three years later in animated form on “Beany and Cecil.” Accomplished with gouache and cel cutouts on a photo print and measuring 11” x 14”, the artwork is in good condition with light edge wear and warping. $300 - $500
839. A Character Concept for “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” (Clampett, 1959) A character concept drawing for Bob Clampett’s unproduced series “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” Accomplished in gouache, watercolor, and ink, and measuring 10.75” x 7”, the drawing is in good condition with edge wear, light adhesive residue stains along the edges, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
840. A “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” Concept Painting. (Clampett, 1959) A concept painting for Bob Clampett’s unproduced series “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” developed after “Time for Beany” concluded. Accomplished in gouache and ink on an 8.25” x 14.5” illustration board mounted to a 20” x 26” matte board, the painting displays in good condition with smudges, a 0.25” x 0.5” piece of tape in the center top edge, a 2.75” mark in pen on the upper left corner, and edge wear. $300 - $500
841. A Concept Painting for “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” (Clampett, 1959) A concept painting for a series titled “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” developed by Bob Clampett after “Time for Beany” concluded. The mixed-media piece accomplished with pastel, watercolor, gouache, and ink measures 12” x 16” and is in very good condition with light edge wear and a light area of adhesive residue in the upper left corner. The artwork has been mounted to a 19.75” x 26” matte board in good condition with light stains, and edge and corner wear. $300 - $500
842. A “Beany and Cecil” Premiere Episode Press Photo. (ABC, 1961) A press photo with caption sheet for the premiere episode of “Matty’s Funnies With Beany and Cecil.” Our heroes face a mechanical menace in “Cecil Meets the Singing Dinasor,” a parody on the popular performer Dinah Shore. Measuring 7” x 9”, the photo and caption are in very good condition, with a spot of discoloration from glue to the caption sheet. $100 - $200
843. A Sister Bell and Matty Mattel Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted cel of Sister Bell and Matty Mattel, the hosts of the Mattel-sponsored anthology series “Matty’s Funnies” which debuted the “Beany and Cecil” cartoons. The boy and Sea Serpent became so popular that the series was renamed “Matty’s Funnies with Beany and Cecil,” and finally simply “Beany and Cecil.” With an image size of 6” x 6.5” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in good condition with paint loss, scratches, and pinholes at the corners from display. $300 - $500
844. A Mild Bill Hickok Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted cel of Mild Bill Hickok from Bob Clampett’s “Beany and Cecil.” With an image size of 5.75” x 9.5” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in good condition with spots of paint loss, tape residue, scratches, wear, and pinholes at the corners from display.
$300 - $500
845. A Marilyn Mongrel Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) A handpainted cel of the “Beany and Cecil” character Marilyn Mongrel. With an image size of 7.25” x 9.25” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece displays in very good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, edge wear, tape residue, and pinholes from display.
$300 - $500
THE NEW ADVENTURES OF BEANY AND CECIL
Beany and Cecil returned to television in 1988 in an animated revival produced by DIC, “The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil.” The Clampett family blessed John Kricfalusi, future creator of “The Ren & Stimpy Show,” with developing Beany and Cecil’s next big project. The staff was packed with top-notch creative talent including Paul Dini (“Batman: The Animated Series”) and Chuck Lorre (“The Big Bang Theory”). Unfortunately, the show was wrought with behind-the-scenes drama, as ABC aimed to make the show fluffier and safer while Kricfalusi wanted to push the envelope, as Bob Clampett would have done. The resulting show was canceled after only airing 5 of its 13 episodes.
846. Production Used “New Adventures of Beany and Cecil” Maquettes. (DIC, 1988) A rare pair of animator’s maquettes for “The New Adventures of Beany and Cecil.” Maquettes are used by animators as a three-dimensional reference while animating the character. These were made by Kent Melton, who sculpted dozens of maquettes for Walt Disney, Warner Brothers, and other animation studios. Constructed with polymer clay and hand-painted, both Cecil and Beany maquettes are stamped with the number 5 and measure 3” x 7.5” x 10.25” tall and 2” x 4” and 6.75” tall on 0.5” thick wooden bases. Cecil displays in very good condition with a light crack along the bottom edge connecting the body to the base, while Beany displays in good condition with cracks to both wrists, hat propeller, right foot, and base. This lot requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $500 - $700
BEANY AND CECIL MERCHANDISE
Beany and Cecil’s triumphant return to television was accompanied by a merchandising blitz by Bob Clampett. With corporate partners including Mattel and Thermos, “Beany and Cecil”-related merchandise was ready to be scooped up by a new generation of fans.
847. A Signed Beany Explorers Club Membership Card and Decoder Whistle. (Clampett, 1960s) A Bob Clampett signed Beany Explorers Club Official Membership Card and a secret message decoder whistle. The whistle features a movable cipher wheel to write and decode secret messages with the guide printed on the reverse. Measuring 4” x 2.5”, the card is in good condition with light wear and creases. The whistle measures 1” x 1.5” x 0.5” deep and is in very good condition with light warping to the character sticker. $300 - $500
849. A “Guided Muscle” Screen-Test Puppet. (Clampett, 1959) A screen-used puppet used in test footage of “Beeper and his Guided Muscle,” a proposed series developed by Bob Clampett. The Guided Muscle was a mechanical rocket ship with a fist that could overcome any obstacle or enemy. The four-piece handcrafted plastic puppet has pieces ranging from 1.75” x 2.5” long to 4.75” in diameter and 13.75” tall. The puppet is in good condition with light cracks, smudges, and wear from use. $100 - $200
collection of Bob Clampett. Measuring 7.5” x 5.5” and 4” deep, the terrycloth puppet is in very good condition with light soiling and a 1” area of fraying to the bottom left. $300 - $500
850. A “Matty’s Funnies with Beany and Cecil” Press Photo. (ABC, 1961) A press photo with an attached caption sheet for “Matty’s Funnies With Beany and Cecil” including Captain Huffenpuff. Measuring 7” x 9”, the photo and caption are in very good condition, with slight discoloration along the top of the photo. $100 - $200
851. A Cecil “Pay” Photo Printer’s Block and Envelope. (Superior Press, 1940s-60s) A printer’s block engraved with Cecil from Bob Clampett’s Beany and Cecil and the word “Pay” inside a speech bubble. The printer’s block was used to print the image in black and white and comes with the original Superior Press envelope printed with examples of other Beany and Cecil printer’s blocks. Measuring 1.5” x 1.75” and 1” deep, the block displays in very good condition with pencil markings from production and wear from use, while the 4.5” x 6” envelope is in fair condition with tears, creases, and wear from use. $100 - $200
854. A “Beany Hat” Pitch Art Brownline. (Clampett, 1960s) An original brownline of pitch art with handwritten notes for a Beany Hat based on “Beany and Cecil.” Mattel eventually produced the propeller hat, with the name “Beany-Copter.” Measuring 17” x 22”, the brownline is in very good condition with horizontal and vertical center folds and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
852. A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring Sealed in the Original Package. (Dapco, 1960s) A Cecil the Seasick Seaserpent Swim Ring by Dapco, sealed in the original packaging. The vinyl ring is labeled as measuring 24” x 36” and appears to be in fine condition, although inflatability cannot be confirmed. The 9” x 8.5” sealed bag is in fair condition with wear from handling and age. $100 - $200
855. A Beany and Cecil Ring Toss. (Pressman, 1960s) A production sample Beany and Cecil Ring Toss game given to retailers from Pressman Toys. The game is complete and includes a tin playfield, five plastic rings, and five wooden goal pegs featuring characters from the show. The game is in fine condition, housed in the original 14.5” x 9.75” x 2.25” deep box in good condition with seam splits to the bottom corners of the lid and tape repair to the bottom left corner of the box. $100 - $200
853. A Beany Inflatable “Bounce Back” Toy Sealed. (Dapco, 1960s) A Beany inflatable toy weighted with sand in the bottom, so he’d bounce back when pushed. The sealed package describes the toy as 27” tall, and includes a hand-written manufacturer’s sample label inside. Measuring 8” x 8.5”, the sealed toy is assumed in very good to fine condition, with the packaging in fair condition with scuffs, scratches, and wear from age. $100 - $200
856. A Pair of Beany and Cecil Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes. (Ben Cooper, 1960s) A pair of Beany and Cecil T.V. Star Halloween costumes. Each costume includes one plastic mask and a fabric jumpsuit patterned with the character. Measuring 9” x 7” x 2” deep, the masks are in good condition with light cracks and dents from use. The jumpsuits are labeled a size Medium and display in good condition with soiling and signs of wear. All costume pieces are packaged in the “Beany” costume box which measures 11” x 8.25” x 2.75”, in fair condition with the display window edges ripped, the cellophane missing, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
857. A “Beany and Cecil” Puzzle Collection. (Playskool, 1960s) A collection of five “Beany and Cecil” wooden puzzles, each with a different character, including Beany, Cecil, Dishonest John, and Captain Huffenpuff. Each measuring 13” x 11”, the puzzles are in fine as-new condition sealed in the original 16” x 14” x 0.75” deep packaging in good condition with corner and edge wear. $100 - $200
860. A “Beany and Cecil” Phonograph. (Vanity Fair, 1960s) A Beany-Cecil & Their Pals phonograph featuring the cast of “Beany and Cecil.” The phonograph appears to be unused but did not function when tested. Measuring 10.5” x 12” x 5” tall, the phonograph displays in very good condition with light stains and soiling throughout, light edge and corner wear, and a 0.5” graphite mark on the left side of the lid. The 15.5” x 11” x 5.5” deep box displays in good condition with water damage, stains, and shelf wear. $100 - $200
858. A Beany Ceramic Cookie Jar. (Kellems Pasadena, 1950s) A Beany ceramic cookie jar by Kellems Pasadena. Measuring 8.5” in diameter at the base and 5.5” in diameter at the top and 8” tall, the jar displays in good condition with crazing throughout and light wear to the wooden lid. $300 - $500
861. A Beany - Cecil & Their Pals Phonograph. (Vanity Fair, 1960s) A Beany-Cecil & Their Pals phonograph featuring the cast of “Beany and Cecil,” with instructions and two sealed packages of needles. The phonograph appears unused but does not function when tested. Measuring 10.5” x 12” and 5” tall, the piece displays in very good condition with light stains to the top lid and water damage to the bottom right side and back right corner. $100 - $200
859. A Beany-Cecil & Their Pals Vanity Fair Phonograph. (Vanity Fair, 1960s) A Beany-Cecil & Their Pals phonograph featuring the cast of Bob Clampett’s “Beany and Cecil.” The phonograph does not have a needle and the motor did not function when tested. Measuring 10.5” x 12” x 5” tall, the piece is in poor condition with heavy stains, faded colors, and oxidization to the metal latches. $100 - $200
862. An Official Bob Clampett’s Beany Propeller Cap. (Clampett, 1960s) An Official Beany Propeller Cap, constructed of felt with a translucent blue plastic spinning propeller, and an elastic chin strap. Measuring 7.5” in diameter at the opening and 4.5” tall, the hat is in fine condition. $100 - $200
863. A Bob Clampett’s Beany 3-D Mosaics Prototype. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A prototype mock-up of the final box art for a Beany 3-D Mosaics craft kit. The box features printed text and logos, along with hand-drawn and colored illustrations taped and pasted down onto a pre-existing box from the product line. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the box displays in very good condition with light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
865. A Dishonest John 3-D Mosaics Prototype. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A prototype mock-up of the final box art for a Dishonest John 3-D Mosaics craft kit. The box features printed text and logos, along with hand-drawn and colored illustrations taped and pasted down onto a pre-existing box from the product line. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the box displays in very good condition with the front title and reverse illustration paste-ups missing and light discoloration from age. . $300 - $500
864. A Cecil 3-D Mosaics Prototype by Hallman Products. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A prototype mock-up of the final box art for a Cecil 3-D Mosaics craft kit. The box features printed text and logos, along with hand-drawn and colored illustrations taped and pasted down onto a pre-existing box from the product line. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the box displays in very good condition with light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
866. A Prototype Capt. Huffenpuff 3-D Mosaics Kit. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A prototype mock-up of the final box art for a 3-D Mosaic craft kit featuring Captain Huffenpuff, spelled here as “Captain Huff ‘N’ Puff.” The box features printed text and logos, along with hand-drawn and colored illustrations taped and pasted down onto a pre-existing box from the product line. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the box displays in very good condition with the original Bob Clampett logo paste-up from the lower right corner missing and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
867. A 3-D Mosaics Kit of Cecil by Hallman Products. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A complete 3-D Mosaics craft kit with colored stones, glue, and instructions to create a wall decoration Cecil. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the contents are in very good unused condition, while the box displays in good condition with edge wear, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
869. A Dishonest John 3-D Mosaics Kit. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A complete 3-D Mosaics craft kit with colored stones, glue, and instructions to create a wall decoration of Dishonest John. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the unused contents are in very good condition, while the box displays in very good condition with shelf wear and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
868. A Cecil 3-D Mosaics Kit. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A complete 3-D Mosaics craft kit with colored stones, glue, and instructions to create a wall decoration of Cecil. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the contents are in very good unused condition while the box displays in good condition with creasing to the right opening flap, shelf wear, and light discoloration from age.
$100 - $200
870. A Capt. Huffenpuff 3-D Mosaics Kit. (Hallman Products, 1960s) A 3-D Mosaics craft kit with colored stones, glue, and instructions to create a wall decoration of Capt. Huffenpuff. Measuring 6.25” x 10.5” x 1.25” deep, the unused contents are in very good condition, while the box displays in very good condition with handling wear and light discoloration from age.
$100 - $200
871. A “Beany and Cecil” Lunchbox by Thermos. (Thermos, 1960s) A “Beany and Cecil” Lunchbox featuring Beany and Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, and Dishonest John. Measuring 7” x 9.25” x 4.25” deep, the lunchbox is in fine condition. $100 - $200
872. A “Beany and Cecil” Lunchbox by Thermos. (Thermos, 1960s) A “Beany and Cecil” Lunchbox featuring Beany and Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, and Dishonest John. Measuring 7” x 9.25” x 4.25” deep, the lunchbox is in fine condition. $100 - $200
873. A “Beany and Cecil” Lunch Box and Thermos. (Thermos, 1960s) A “Beany and Cecil” lunchbox, featuring Beany and Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, Crowy, and Dishonest John, with a separate lower compartment containing a Thermos vacuum bottle. Measuring 8.5” x 8.5” x 3.25” deep, the lunchbox displays in fine condition with very light soiling. The Thermos measures 8” tall and 3.25” diameter and displays in very good condition with light oxidization to the metal and adhesive residue to the plastic cap. $100 - $200
874. A Beany & Cecil Floater with Bubbles Toy. (Roclar, 1960s) A Beany & Cecil Floater with Bubbles toy. The figural Cecil container doubles as a floating bath toy when empty. Measuring 8” x 3” x 4.5” deep, the container is in fine as-new condition in the original 8” x 3.75” x 3.75” box which displays in good condition with handling wear, light creases, and a tear to the cellophane display window. $100 - $200
877. A Cecil in the Music Box Sample Box. (Mattel, 1961) The cardboard box only for a Mattel “Cecil in the Music Box!” toy. Measuring 5.5” x 6.75” x 5.75”, the box is in very good condition with small scuffs, and typical wear from assembly and storage including small creases to edges, and small tears at some corners and flap edges. $100 - $200
875. A Beany & Cecil Soap on a Rope with Miniatures Set. (Roclar, 1960s) A Bob Clampett’s Beany & Cecil Soap On a Rope with Miniatures set. Included with the set are one Cecil-shaped soap on a rope and 9 small bars of sea-themed soaps. Ranging in size from 1.5” x 1.5” x 0.25” thick to 4” x 2.5” x 2.5” thick, the soaps are in very good, unused condition with a slight area of wear and discoloration to the front of the larger Cecil soap. The soaps come with the original 5” x 5” x 2.5” box, in very good condition with light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
878. A Beany and Cecil Match It Puzzle Game. (Mattel, 1961) A Beany and Cecil Match It Puzzle Tile Game by Mattel. The beautifully preserved unpunched game features Beany, Cecil, Captain Huffenpuff, and Dishonest John. Measuring 14” x 18”, the game is in very good condition with light wear. $100 - $200
876. A “Beany-Cecil & Their Pals” Promotional Kit. (Clampett, 1961) A promotional licensing kit for the premiere of “Beany-Cecil & Their Pals” which released as simply “Beany and Cecil.” The 11” x 8.5” press kit contains information on the show, its network, and airtime, four 8” x 10” glossy black and white photos with bios of the show’s central cast, and a sericel of the cast measuring 6.25” x 8.75’ in an 8.5” x 10.75” matte. The kit displays in very good condition with light wear to the corners of the kit folder and sericel matte. $100$200
879. A Mattel Loveable…Huggable Beany Doll. (Mattel, 1961) A Loveable…Huggable Beany by Mattel doll. The vinyl and plush doll features fabric clothing, a spinning propeller hat, and shoes stamped with the Bob Clampett and Mattel logos. Measuring 7” x 4.5” and 15” tall, the doll is in good condition with very small specs of white paint on the arms, light stains on the cloth body and marks to the vinyl. $100 - $200
880. A Loveable... Huggable Beany by Mattel. (Mattel, 1961) A Loveable… Huggable Beany by Mattel doll with the original box. The vinyl and plush doll features fabric clothing, a spinning propeller hat, and shoes stamped with the Bob Clampett and Mattel logos. Measuring 7” x 4.5” and 15” tall, the doll is in very good condition with light paint loss on the left eyebrow, a small 0.25” stain on the right overall pocket, and a trace of the original tag which has been cut off the back of the right leg. The 15.5” x 9” x 6.25” box is in good condition with handling wear and tear, discoloration, and warping from age.
$100 - $200
883. A Soft Huggable Plush Cecil by Mattel. (Mattel, 1961) A soft huggable plush Cecil doll by Mattel complete with the original tags and box. Measuring 14” x 7” x 10.5” deep, the doll displays in very good condition with some discoloration from age and a horizontal crease to the tag. The 15” x 9.75” x 5.75” deep box displays in good condition with light wear and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
881. A Loveable... Huggable Beany by Mattel Doll. (Mattel, 1961) A Loveable…Huggable Beany by Mattel doll with the original box. The vinyl and plush doll features fabric clothing, a spinning propeller hat, and shoes stamped with the Bob Clampett and Mattel logos. Measuring 7” x 4.5” and 15” tall, the doll is in good condition with light stains on the cloth body and marks to the vinyl. The 15.5” x 9” x 6.25” box displays in very good condition with light discoloration from age and a small tear to the top flap.
$100 - $200
884. A Soft & Huggable Talking Beany by Mattel. (Mattel, 1961) A Soft & Huggable Talking Beany by Mattel doll with the original box. The vinyl and plush pull-string doll has 11 phrases with the character’s original voice provided by Jim MacGeorge. The talking features have been tested with each phrase clear and audible, however, the string retracts to the starting position before the sound can finish, cutting some phrases short. Measuring 9” x 6.75” and 16.5” tall, the doll is in very good condition with a small 0.25” red mark on the left shoe and light discoloration to the body from age. The 18” x 10” x 6.75” box displays in good condition with tears to the front, handling wear, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
882. A Soft & Huggable Talking Cecil by Mattel. (Mattel, 1961) A “Beany and Cecil” Soft & Huggable Talking Cecil by Mattel. The green plush includes 11 different phrases, but does not function as the pull ring is missing. Measuring 10” x 11” 14.5” tall with its 7.5” x 12.25” x 16.25” tall original box, the plush displays in very good condition with the magic ring missing, light wear, and discoloration from age, while the box is in good condition with tape, spotting, creases, and wear. $100 - $200
885. A Beany & Cecil Wash Cloth and Bubble Bath. (Roclar, 1961) An unopened Bob Clampett’s Beany & Cecil Wash Cloth and Bubble Bath set. Included are eight individually packaged bubble baths and a washcloth featuring the stars of “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 5” x 13”, the unopened set is in very good condition with discoloration from age. $100 - $200
886. A Leakin’ Lena Pound ‘n’ Pull Toy Boat. (Pressman, 1961) A Leakin’ Lena Pound ‘n’ Pull wooden toy boat in its original packaging, featuring Beany, Cecil, Crowy, Captain Huffenpuff, and Dishonest John. Measuring 14.25” x 5.25” x 4.75” tall, the unopened toy is in very good condition with a 1.75” tear on the paper Captain Huffenpuff and a tear at the bottom right corner of the package. $100 - $200
887. Beany and Cecil TV Pajamas. (Alexander’s, 1961) A set of Beany and Cecil Cartoon Characters pajamas by Alexander’s. The pajamas are labeled a size 6 (height 35-40) and display in fine condition with a spot of discoloration from an intentional hole in the bag. The bag measures 8” x 10.5” and is in good condition, with some color transfer from an item stored in contact with the back. $100 - $200
889. A Talk to Cecil Talking Adventure Game. (Mattel, 1961) An unopened “Beany & Cecil” Talk to Cecil Talking Adventure Game by Mattel. Inside are a Cecil plush hand puppet, a colorful game board, game pieces, cards, and instructions. As the game is unopened, the talking features have not been tested. Measuring 12” x 13.5”, the game is in assumed fine condition, while the box is in good condition with light discoloration from age, wear, stains, creases, and tears in the plastic packaging. $100 - $200
890. An Unopened Talk to Cecil Talking Adventure Game. (Mattel, 1961) An unopened “Beany & Cecil” Talk to Cecil Talking Adventure Game by Mattel. Inside are a Cecil plush hand puppet, a colorful game board, game pieces, cards, and instructions. As the game is unopened, the talking features have not been tested. Measuring 12” x 13.5”, the game is in assumed fine condition, while the box is in fair condition with discoloration from age, wear, dents, creases, and tears in the packaging. $100 - $200
888. A Cecil in the Music Box! by Mattel. (Mattel, 1961) A Cecil in the Music Box! by Mattel with the original box. When tested, the hand-cranked musical jack-in-the-box did not function, and Cecil only popped out of the box when manually opened. Measuring 5.5” x 5” x 5.25” deep, the toy is in very good condition with light scratches to the front side and the word “FRONT” written on the front in orange grease pencil. The original 5.75” x 6.25” x 5.25” packaging displays in good condition with two 0.5” holes on the top and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
891. A “Beany and Cecil” Ge-Tar. (Mattel, 1961) A wind-up “Beany and Cecil” Getar by Mattel featuring Beany, Cecil, Crowy, Capt. Huffenpuff, and Dishonest John. The toy’s crank-operated music box function, wagging tongue, and eye-moving features did not work when tested. Measuring 5” x 1.5” x 14” long, the toy guitar is in fair condition missing strings, its eyes loose inside, scuffs, stains, wear, and discoloration from use. $100 - $200
892. A Wind-Up “Beany and Cecil” Ge-Tar. (Mattel, 1961) A wind-up “Beany and Cecil” Ge-tar by Mattel featuring Cecil, and Beany, Crowy, Capt. Huffenpuff and Dishonest John aboard the Leakin’ Lena. The toy’s crank-operated music box function, wagging tongue, and eye-moving features did not work when tested. Measuring 5” x 1.5” x 14” long, the toy guitar is in good condition with wear, stains, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
893. A Mattel Presents “Beany and Cecil” Ge-Tar with Box. (Mattel, 1961)
A wind-up “Beany and Cecil” Ge-tar by Mattel. The toy’s crank-operated music box function, wagging tongue, and eye-moving features did not work when tested. Measuring 5” x 1.5” x 14” long with its original 5.25” x 1.75” x 14” tall box, the toy guitar is in very good condition with light wear and scratches on the reverse, while the box is in good condition with creases and wear. $100 - $200
895. A “Beany and Cecil” Music Box Ge-Tar by Mattel. (Mattel, 1962) A windup “Beany and Cecil” Ge-tar by Mattel with the original box. The toy’s crank-operated music box function, wagging tongue, and eye-moving features did not work when tested. Measuring 5” x 1.5” x 14” long with its original 6” x 2” x 14.25” tall box, the toy guitar is in very good condition with light wear, while the box is in good condition with stains, scuffs, wear, and tears in the plastic covering. $100 - $200
896. A Beany & Cecil TV Pals
Two-Gether Cecil Plush. (Mattel, 1962) A Beany & Cecil TV Pals Two-Gether Cecil talking plush. When tested, the talking feature worked intermittently and quietly, and the plush does not stand upright. Measuring 15” x 12” x 16” tall with its 6” x 16” x 15.5” tall box, the plush and box are in good condition with stains and wear. $100 - $200
894. A “Beany and Cecil” Ge-Tar with Box. (Mattel, 1961) A wind-up “Beany and Cecil” Ge-tar by Mattel. The toy’s crank-operated music box function, wagging tongue, and eye-moving features did not work when tested. Measuring 5” x 1.5” x 14” long with its original 5.25” x 1.75” x 14” tall box, the toy guitar is in very good condition with light wear, while the box is in good condition with light discoloration from age, wear, and creases throughout. $100 - $200
897. A Talking Plush Cecil Hand Puppet. (Mattel, 1962) A Talking Plush Cecil The Seasick Sea Serpent Hand Puppet by Mattel. The toy speaks when its ring is pulled and worked intermittently when tested. Measuring 6” x 8.5” in its original 7.5” x 4.75” x 11.5” tall box, the puppet is in very good condition with light wear, while the box is in good condition with scuffs, tape, and spots of discoloration. $100 - $200
898. A Talking Dishonest John Hand Puppet. (Mattel, 1962) A Talking DJ (Dishonest John) Hand Puppet by Mattel. The toy speaks when its ring is pulled and worked intermittently when tested. Measuring 6.5” x 10” in its 7.5” x 4.75” x 11.5” tall box, the puppet is in very good condition with scuffs and stains, while the box is in good condition with discoloration from age and light wear. $100 - $200
901. A Cecil and His Disguise Kit by Mattel. (Mattel, 1962) An unopened Lovable, Plush Cecil and his Disguise Kit by Mattel. Inside the kit are 18 disguises for the Cecil plush, including accessories for a hula dancer, cowboy, Super Cecil, and Dishonest John. Measuring 11.5” x 3.25” x 17”, the sealed contents are in fine asnew condition, while the box exhibits light wear. $100 - $200
899. A Cecil and His Disguise Kit by Mattel. (Mattel, 1962) An unopened Lovable, Plush Cecil and his Disguise Kit by Mattel. Inside the kit are 18 disguises for the Cecil plush, including outfits for a hula dancer, cowboy, Super Cecil, and the villainous Dishonest John. Measuring 11.5” x 3.25” x 17”, the sealed contents of the kit are in fine as-new condition, with the box exhibiting light wear and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
902. A Cecil Bath Toy. (Clampett, 1962) A green plastic bath toy of Cecil from the “Beany and Cecil” animated series. Measuring 7” tall and 3.25” in diameter, the toy is in good condition with scratches, stains, scuffs, and wear. $100 - $200
900. A Lovable, Plush Cecil and His Disguise Kit by Mattel. (Mattel, 1962) An unopened Lovable, Plush Cecil and his Disguise Kit by Mattel. Inside the kit are 18 unique disguises for the Cecil plush, including outfits for a hula dancer, cowboy, Super Cecil, and Dishonest John. Measuring 11.5” x 3.25” x 17”, the sealed contents are in fine as-new condition, while the box displays in very good condition with light scuffs, stains, wear, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
903. A 1962 Bob Clampett’s Beany and Cecil Coloring Book. (Whitman, 1962) A Beany and Cecil coloring book with drawings by Allan Hubbard and William Lorencz. Measuring 8.5” x 10.75”, the coloring book is in very good condition with the spine intact, very light wear to the edges, and pages off-white from age. $100 - $200
904. A Bob Clampett’s Beany & Cecil Colorforms Cartoon Kit. (Colorforms, 1962) A Bob Clampett’s Beany and Cecil Cartoon Kit by Colorform. The complete set has 23 plastic pieces of characters and props and a workboard. Measuring 88.25” x 13” x 1” tall, the unused kit is in fine as-new condition, while the box displays in very good condition with handling wear and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
907. A “Beany and Cecil” Playskool Dough Set. (Playskool, 1962) A “Beany and Cecil” Playskool Color Modeling Dough set including four polyethylene dough containers with cookie-cutter lids of Beany, Cecil, Captain Huffenpuff, and Dishonest John. Measuring 3” x 11.75” x 3.75” tall, the set is in fair condition with tears, creases, wear, and loose crystalized dough. $100 - $200
905. A Large Beany & Cecil Colorforms Cartoon Kit. (Colorforms, 1962) A large Bob Clampett’s Beany & Cecil Cartoon Kit by Colorforms. The complete kit has 46 plastic pieces of characters and props and one workboard. Measuring 13.25” x 16.75” x 1” deep, the kit is in fine as-new condition, while the box displays in very good condition with handling wear and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
908. A Pair of “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” Helmets. (Clampett, 1959) A pair of children’s antennae-topped helmets printed with illustrations relating to Bob Clampett’s unproduced series “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.” When tested for function, the tops of the antennae glowed blue. Measuring 6.5” in diameter and 4.5” tall, the helmets are in good condition with discoloration from age, stains, scuffs, and wear. $100 - $200
906. A Pair of Beany and Cecil 1962 #1 Dell Comics. (Dell, 1962) Two copies of the first issue of the Beany and Cecil Comics 1962 run by Dell Comics. One is labeled “file copy” with orange grease pencil, and includes some editorial markups on the cover as well. Measuring 7” x 10.25” each, the comics are in good and very good condition, with typical light handling wear mainly to the edges. $100 - $200
909. A Beany and Cecil #2 1962 Dell Comic. (Dell, 1962) An issue of Beany and Cecil No. 2, published by Dell in November of 1962. Measuring 7” x 10.25”, the comic book is in very good condition with very light handling wear. $100 - $200
910. Beany & Cecil 1963 Comic Book Page Original Art. (Dell, 1963) The original art for page 24 of the 1963 Beany and Cecil Comic # 4 by Willie Ito. The art is the first view of the newly built “Beanyland” in the story of the same name. Measuring 15” x 20”, the art accomplished in ink on paper is in very good condition, with light edge and handling wear, and some pencil marks mainly in the bottom margins. $100 - $200
912. A Pair of Bob Clampett’s Beany and Cecil Dell Comics. (Dell, 1963) Issues 3 and 4 of Dell Comics 1960s run of Beany and Cecil comic books. Measuring 7” x 10.25” each, the comic books are in good condition, with light wear from age and handling, and a pencil mark in the corner of the issue 3 cover. $100 - $200
911. A Beany and Cecil #3 1963 Dell Comic. (Dell, 1963) An issue of Beany and Cecil No. 3, published by Dell in January of 1963. Measuring 7” x 10.25”, the comic book is in very good condition with very light handling wear. $100 - $200
913. A Pair of Beany and Cecil #4 1963 Dell Comics. (Dell, 1963) Two issues of Beany and Cecil No. 4, published by Dell in April of 1963. Measuring 7” x 10.25”, the comic books are in fine condition. $100 - $200
914. A Set of Beany and Cecil #5 1963 Comics. (Dell, 1963) Three copies of the fifth issue of the Beany and Cecil Comics 1960s run by Dell Comics. Measuring 7” x 10.25” each, the comics are in fair to very good condition. The fair issue has stains and scuffs to the cover with pencil marks inside. The very good issues have light handling wear, some color shift to paper from age, and one with slight soiling across the title. $100 - $200
915. A “Beany Goes to Sea” Little Golden Book. (Western Publishing, 1963) A “Beany Goes to Sea” Little Golden Book featuring Beany and Cecil. Measuring 8” x 6.75”, the book is in very good condition, with typical light wear from handling and age, and a spot of wear to the back bottom edge near the spine. $100 - $200
918. A “Beany and Cecil” Coloring Book Cover Test Print. (Clampett, 1960s) A test print for the cover of a Bob Clampett’s “Beany and Cecil” coloring book. Measuring 17” x 21”, the print is in good condition with pinholes, edge wear, creasing, a vertical fold down the center, spots of adhesive residue, and light discoloration from age. $100 - $200
916. A Bob Clampett TV Stars Coloring Book. (Saalfield, 1963) An Entertaining Educational Color Your Favorite Bob Clampett TV Stars coloring book. Characters featured include Beany, Cecil, Thunderbolt, Twinkle-Twinkle, Baby Ruthy, and many more. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the coloring book is in good condition with light creases, scratches, wear, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
919. A Collection of Spanish Beany and Cecil Comics. (Chiquilladas, 196970) A collection of seven Chiquilladas Presenta: Benito Y Su Serpiente Marina Spanish-language comic books starring Bob Clampett’s “Beany and Cecil,” with two pairs of duplicates. These books reprint the stories from the English language Dell comics of the 1950s. Measuring 7” x 10.25” each, the Beany and Cecil comic books are in very good condition with light creases, wear, and spots of discoloration from age. $100 - $200
917. A Beany Coloring Book. (Saalfield, 1968) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book by The Saalfield Publishing Company. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the coloring book is in very good condition with light creases, a full horizontal crease, wear, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
920. A Beany Needlepoint Pattern. (Cartoonpoint Unlimited, 1975) A needlepoint pattern of Beany. Measuring 12” x 12”, the pattern is in fine condition in the original package. $100 - $200
921. A Dishonest John Needlepoint Pattern. (Cartoonpoint Unlimited, 1975) A needlepoint pattern of the villainous Dishonest John. Measuring 12” x 12”, the pattern is in fine condition in the original package. $100 - $200
923. A “Beany and Cecil” VHS Tape and Puppet. (RCA/ Columbia, 1984) A Magic Window Bonus box of Volume 8 of the “Beany and Cecil” cartoon on VHS with an official Cecil The Sea Sick Sea Serpent Hand Puppet. Measuring 10” x 15.75” x 3” deep, the set is in fine as-new sealed condition with warping and discoloration to the packaging from age. $100 - $200
922. A Set of Chiquilladas Benito y Cecilia Comics. (Chiquilladas, 1981) A set of three issues of “Chiquilladas” reprinting early Dell Beany and Cecil books in Spanish as “Benito y Cecilia.” Measuring 7.75” x 5.5”, the comic books are in very good condition with light handling wear. $100 - $200
924. A “Beany and Cecil” 1984 Video Release Poster. (Columbia Home Video, 1984) A poster for the original home video release of “Beany and Cecil” on videotape in 1984. Measuring 27” x 41”, the poster is in fair condition with heavy edge wear, small creases throughout, and larger creases down the left side. $100 - $200
925. A “Beany and Cecil” Video Store Store Display. (RCA/ Columbia, 1984) A “Beany and Cecil” motorized and talking video store display promoting the 1984 release of “Beany and Cecil” on VHS and Betamax. With a battery-operated motor and voice box, the Leakin’ Lena was designed to rock back and forth while Cecil emerges from the waves to present a sales pitch for the series. Both the motor and voice box have been tested, and only the voice box is operational with a C-cell battery (not included). Measuring 17.5” x 20” x 5” deep, the display is in good condition with water stains along the bottom, color shift from sun exposure, and edge wear from store use. $100 - $200
927. A Captain Huffenpuff and Crowy Poolside Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Captain Huffenpuff and Crowy from “Beany and Cecil,” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard pool area. Measuring 60.75” x 30” x 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, peeling, scratches, cracks, soiling, a broken tip of Crowy’s hair, and light discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
926. A Wooden Beany Sign from Clampett’s Home Bar. (Clampett, 1960) A custom wooden sign of Beany that hung on the front of Bob Clampett’s poolside bar at his home. This was one of many cut-outs of characters that he used to decorate his backyard. Measuring 16” in diameter and 0.25” thick, the wooden sign is in good condition light chips, paint cracks, and color fading from age. $300 - $500
928. A Poolside Cecilia McCoy Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A wooden cut-out of Cecilia McCoy from “Beany and Cecil,” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard pool area. Measuring 71” x 22.75” x 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, peeling, scratches, cracks, soiling, and light discoloration at the bottom. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
Left: Clampett and characters featured in 1962 TV Guide article.
929. A Bob Clampett Beany and Cecil Logo Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden display of Bob Clampett’s logo featuring Beany and Cecil. Measuring 31” x 34.5” x 0.25” thick, the sign is in fair condition with edge wear, peeling, scratches, cracks, soiling, and light discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
931. A “Beany and Cecil” Logo Cut-Out. (Clampett, 1960s) A wooden cut-out of the circular “Beany and Cecil” logo. Measuring 39” x 61” and 0.25” thick, the display is in good condition with scuffs, peeling, holes from displays, stains, and wear. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
930. A Large Cecil Pool Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out display of Cecil from “Beany and Cecil, that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard pool area. Measuring 37.5” x 72”, Cecil is in very good condition with light scratches and wear. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
932. A Double-Sided “Beany and Cecil” Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A large double-sided “Beany and Cecil” display with Beany on one side, and Cecil on the other. Constructed of metal and wood and measuring 36” in diameter and 4” wide, the sign displays in fair condition with peeling, residue stains, a break in Beany’s right hand, soiling, and discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
933. A “Beany and Cecil” Bob Clampett Logo Parade Sign. (Clampett, 1960s) A wooden display sign of Bob Clampett’s logo featuring “Beany and Cecil,” that hung from the side of Clampett’s car during the Santa Claus Lane Parade on Hollywood Blvd. Measuring 25.75” x 30.25” x 0.25” thick, the sign is in very good condition with a small crack to Cecil’s right eyelash, light soiling and cracking, and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
935. A Poolside Tear-A-Long the Dotted Lion Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Tear-A-Long the Dotted Lion from “Beany and Cecil,” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard poolside area. Measuring 47.5” x 37.25” x 0.25”, the cut-out displays in good condition with a broken tail, light soiling, light edge wear, and light discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
934. A Dishonest John Poolside Bar Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Dishonest John from “Beany and Cecil,” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard poolside bar. Measuring 30.5” x 30.5” x 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, peeling, scratches, cracks, soiling, and light discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
936. A Bill Oberlin Painting Signed to Bob Clampett. (Oberlin, 1950s–80s) An original tribal painting created by Bill Oberlin for Bob Clampett. Oberlin served as the art director on “Time for Beany” and provided voices for Clampett’s television series “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt.” Oberlin signed the piece with an inscription to Clampett in blue ink. With an image size of 9.75” x 14.5” on a 13.25” x 15.25” artist board, the mixed-media piece is in good condition with creases, edge wear, discoloration from age, and 1” x 1” of material loss at the top right corner.
$300 - $500
937. A “Beeper and His Guided Muscle” Rickety Rocket Prop. (Clampett, 1959) A wooden Rickety Rocket prop used in test footage for Bob Clampett’s unproduced series “Beeper and His Guided Muscle.” Measuring 14.5” x 39.75” and 0.5” thick and 21” x 39.75” x 0.75” with the wooden base, the ship displays in good condition with stains, scratches, scuffs, and wear. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
939. A Jacques the Knife from “Beany and Cecil” Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Jacques the Knife from “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 18” x 30.5” and 0.25” thick, the piece is in fair condition with stains, chipping, scratches, spotting, and wear. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
938. A “Beany and Cecil” Lil’ Homer and Star Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A wooden handmade cut-out of a star and Lil’ Homer from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “20,000 Little Leaguers Under the Sea,” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard poolside area. Measuring 42” x 49” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with scratches, peeling, scuffs, cracks, and wear. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
940. A “Beany and Cecil” Leakin’ Lena Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Crowy atop the Leakin’ Lena, the trustworthy boat from “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 41” x 74.5” and 0.25” thick, the display is in poor condition with heavy stains, scuffs, peeling, wear, and discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
941. A Wildman of Wildsville Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of the Wildman of Wildsville, also known as Go Man Van Gogh from Bob Clampett’s “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 45” x 81” and 0.25” thick, the display is in good condition with edge wear, light chips, scratches, peeling, and light discoloration. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
943. A Careless the Mexican Hairless Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Careless the Mexican Hareless from “Beany and Cecil” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard pool area. Measuring 21.75” x 22.5” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, broken tail, peeling, scratches, cracks, soiling, and discoloration. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
942. A Little Ace from Outer Space Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of the “Beany and Cecil” character the Little Ace from Outer Space. Measuring 24” x 16.25” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, peeling at the right foot, a broken tail, scratches, cracks, soiling, and discoloration. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
944. A Humbug from “Beany and Cecil” Character Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Humbug from “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 14.5” x 18.5” and 0.25” thick, the display is in poor condition with spotting, cracks, scratches, wear, discoloration from age, and one antenna and half a foot broken off and missing. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
The Clampett Family with character cut-outs
945. A Hercules Hare Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Hercules Hare from “Beany and Cecil.”
Measuring 25” x 15.5” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, two missing broken whiskers on the left, two broken but still attached whiskers on the right, peeling, scratches, cracks, soiling, and discoloration. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
947. A “Beany and Cecil” Davey Cricket Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Davey Cricket from “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 11” x 17” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with peeling, scratches, wear, discoloration from age, and the top of Davey’s gun broken and missing. $300 - $500
946. A Davey Cricket with Ol’ Betsy Display Cut-Out. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Davey Cricket with his gun, Ol’ Betsy, from “Beany and Cecil,” that decorated Bob Clampett’s backyard poolside area. Measuring 45” x 31.5” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with edge wear, peeling, scratches, soiling, a 2” x 1.5” area of missing paint on the right edge of the gun, a 1” x 1” area of missing paint on Davey’s right arm, and light discoloration from age. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
948. A “Beany and Cecil” Snorky Display. (Clampett, 1960s) A handmade wooden cut-out of Snorky from “Beany and Cecil” holding a melting pie. The character appeared in the final episode of the animated series, where his backstory is narrated through song. Measuring 57.5” x 92.5” and 0.25” thick, the display is in fair condition with scratches throughout, scuffs, peeling, stains, pinholes, wear, and several separations at the bottom of the pie drippings. Due to size and weight, this item requires special shipping arrangements. Please inquire before bidding. $300 - $500
THE LATER YEARS
In the early 1970s, Bob Clampett toured his films at colleges and museums around the country, where he was met warmly by fans who embraced his lifetime of work. Clampett paid it forward by encouraging and mentoring the next generation of artists, as well as helping historians document the golden age of animation. Bob Clampett also hosted the Warner Bros. compilation feature, “Bugs Bunny: Superstar” in 1976 from his studio in Hollywood. The film included much of the artwork from Clampett’s Warner Bros. Cartoon Collection, shown to the public for the first time.
After Clampett’s sudden passing in May of 1984, San Diego Comic-Con established the Bob Clampett Humanitarian Award as a tribute to the man whose imagination and wit made the world a better place. Recipients of this prestigious honor have included cultural icons Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, June Foray, Sergio Aragones, Jack Kirby, Will Eisner and Frank Miller.
Bob Clampett was passionate about how the characters he directed affected people’s lives, bringing joy and laughter to the world. His legacy will live on forever through his excellence across all types of media. His artwork and the Bob Clampett Collection are now being made available to the fans.
We thank the Clampett family for their collaboration on this auction and hope you all stay Merrie and Looney.
That’s all, folks!
949. Roy E. Disney’s CalArts Groundbreaking Shovel and Serigraphs. (CalArts, 1969) Roy E. Disney’s shovel from the groundbreaking for CalArts in 1969. In 1961, Walt and Roy O. Disney guided the merger of the Los Angeles Conservatory of Music and the Chouinard Art Institute to form the California Art Institute. Construction finally began in Valencia, California with “The Great Ground Breaking” on May 3, 1969.
Walt had passed away, but attending were his widow, Lilian Disney, son-in-law Ron Miller (then the President of the Walt Disney Company), and Roy E. Disney, Walt’s nephew, who was standing in for his father Roy O., who was unable to attend. Roy E. personally used this shovel in the groundbreaking ceremony and gifted it to Bob Clampett, who was in attendance. Included are Clampett’s collected materials from the event including an invitation, button, press folder for the groundbreaking, and newspaper clippings including one with “Bob Clampett” pointed out in the background by the artist himself, effectively signing it. Also included is a boxed set of six abstract serigraphs that also serve as pamphlets for the schools of the college. Measuring 6.25” x 26”, the shovel is in very good condition with typical wear from use. The 2.25” button and 4.25” x 9.25” invitation are in very good condition with light handling wear and spots of oxidation to the back of the button. The 10.25” x 12” press folder is overall in good condition, with wear to the folder including creased edges, the interior papers in fine condition, and the newspaper clippings with typical discoloration from age. The 12” x 12” serigraphs are in very good condition with serigraphs for the schools of Film and Art missing and light handling wear. The 12.25” x 12.25” serigraph box is in fair condition with much wear including staining, creases, and split edges. $300 - $500
950. A Bob Clampett Birthday Celebration Photograph. (Clampett, 1961) A photograph of Bob Clampett at his studio celebrating his birthday with his family and the crew of “Beany and Cecil.” Measuring 8” x 10”, the photo is in very good condition. $100 - $200
951. A “King” Kirby Portfolio Signed by Jack Kirby to Clampett. (Communicators Unlimited, 1971) A “King” Kirby Portfolio signed with a personal inscription from Jack Kirby to Bob Clampett in purple marker. The portfolio features black and white and full-color artwork by the legendary Marvel artist. Measuring 11” x 14”, the portfolio is in good condition with creases, scratches, stains, and wear on the cover. $500 - $700
953. A “Cecil the Sea Sick Sea Serpent and Bob Clampett Present” Cel. (Clampett, 1970s) An original multi-layer presentation cel of Cecil and a silhouette of Bob Clampett. Clampett projected this cel at his live speaking engagements, where he would perform with his “Cecil in a Basket” puppet. Measuring 15” x 17.25” the cel displays in good condition with areas of paint transfer from Cecil’s basket, nose, mouth, and lower body cel layer to the last layer, light surface scratches and scuffs, and light warping from age. $800 - $1,000
952. “An Evening With Bob Clampett” Event Poster. (Clampett, 1977) A poster for “An Evening with Bob Clampett” on October 7th at the University of Arizona’s Gallagher Theatre. The event included Clampett performing with his Cecil puppet, screening cartoons, and a slide lecture. Measuring 11” x 17”, the poster displays in good condition with edge wear, light creasing, a 0.5” tear on the right edge, and discoloration from age.
$200 - $400
954. Bob Clampett’s Cecil in a Basket Puppet. (Clampett, 1970s) A large Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent in a Basket hand puppet. In later years, Bob Clampett spoke at public appearances, sharing stories about his career with fans who had grown up with his work. Clampett entertained the audience by voicing and interacting with this Cecil puppet dueing local and TV appearances. Constructed of terrycloth, rubber, plastic, and felt, the puppet measures 10” x 11” and 20” tall and displays in very good condition with discoloration from age and stains and wear from use. The wicker basket attached to the puppet measures 14” in diameter and 6.5” tall and is in very good condition. $2,000 - $4,000
955. Bob Clampett’s Animation Presentations and Traveling Case. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) Bob Clampett’s personal selection of original art representing his career. Throughout the 1970s and 80s, Bob travelled to conventions, colleges, and screenings, presenting a retrospective of his career in animation. This custom denim-patch-patterned oversized case travelled with him, and it still bears the original identification tag hand-written by Bob with his Hollywood Studio address. Inside is a 10-panel presentation of incredible original pieces from Clampett’s career. Highlights of these boards include:
- An overview of Clampett’s creations at Schlesinger including four 9” x 7.25” character cels of Tweety, Sylvester, Daffy Duck, and Porky Pig, two original 5” x 6” storyboard panels of Daffy Duck and Yosemite Sam, and an 8” x 10” photo model sheet of Tweety.
- Two boards display reprints of 32 storyboard panels from the Tweety cartoon “Birdy and the Beast,” hand colored by Clampett. original hand-painted “Time for Beany” title card proudly displaying an Emmy win for the series. Also included are two publicity stills and three fan cards for this series and Willy the Wolf.
- A full page of original art from the Dell “Beany and Cecil” comic book#414 in 1952.
- Seven fantastic cels from the animated “Beany and Cecil” series displayed with multiple model sheets and original production drawings.
- A board on early Disney animation featuring a Mickey Mouse model sheet handdrawn by Bob Clampett himself. It also includes a Mickey photo model sheet, a photostat “Trailer Troubles” model sheet (released as “Mickey’s Trailer”), and a rare early Donald Duck photo print model sheet.
- Three fantastic cels created in the 1970s of Clampett’s John Carter of Mars project, and two cels of his “Three Dimensional Man” unproduced series.
The case also holds a three board pitch deck for Clampett’s “The Three Dimensional Man”, a series inspired by science fiction and the films of Douglas Fairbanks Jr. These 20.25” x 26” boards display three dynamic cels of the series, each measuring up to 16” x 13”.
The artwork in all the panels is in very good to fine condition, with the panels themselves generally in good condition, with the edges showing wear from much use. The unique presentation case measures 23.25” x 31.5” x 4” and is in good condition with heavy edge wear and corner damage from travel, repair with duct tape, and a torn inner plastic pocket.
Many of the items in these presentations – the story panels, cels, and more - are the equal to other individual lots in this auction, even superior as they were chosen by Clampett to represent the high points of his career. This is an amazing and sweeping collection of animation history, and a very personal item special to the animation legend Bob Clampett himself. $3,000 - $5,000
956. Bob Clampett’s Carrot-Shaped Microphone Holder. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) Bob Clampett’s one-of-a-kind carrot microphone cover. Clampett used this at speaking engagements to project his inner Bugs Bunny. Constructed of foam, pipe cleaners, and wool, the carrot measures 15” tall and 3” in diameter at the top and tapers down to 2” and displays in fine condition. $100 - $200
958. A Tall Timber Tom Hand-Painted Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted cel of Tall Timber Tom with a Bob Clampett copyright. With an image size of 7.5” x 11” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in good condition with paint loss, scratches, pinholes, and tape residue from display. $100 - $200
957. A Bob Clampett Ima Hagg Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s)
An original hand-painted presentation cel of Ima Hagg with a Bob Clampett copyright. Ima Hagg was a puppet character on the Buffalo Billy Show and this cel was most likely part of a pitch for an animated show. With an image size of 7.5” x 9” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the art displays in very good condition with scratches, tape residue, spots of paint loss, and pinholes from display.
$100 - $200
959. A Bob Clampett Stray Arrow Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s)
An original hand-painted cel of Stray Arrow with a Bob Clampett copyright. With an image size of 6.25” x 7.75” on a 10.5” x 12.5” cel, the piece is in very good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, wear, and pinholes and tape residue from display.
$100 - $200
960. A Hand-Painted Pop’s Pop Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s)
An original hand-painted cel of Pop’s Pop with a Bob Clampett copyright. Measuring 10.5” x 12.5” with a character image size of 7.5” x 8”, the piece displays in very good condition with light line loss, paint loss, scratches, and edge wear from presentation use. $100 - $200
962. Bob Clampett Hollywood Office Color Transparencies. (Clampett, 1970s) Four original color transparencies of Bob Clampett in his Hollywood office. Pictured are Clampett and Cecil posing with an Emmy award, Clampett and Cecil with a display of the Leakin’ Lena, and cartoon merchandise and a stack of presentation boards in Clampett’s office. Measuring 2.75” x 2.75” each, the mounted transparencies are in fine condition. $100 - $200
961. A Lil’ Coo Coo Feather Cel. (Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted cel of Lil’ Coo Coo Feather with a Bob Clampett copyright. Measuring 10.5” x 12.5” with an image size of 7” x 7.5”, the cel displays in very good condition with spots of paint loss, scratches, and wear from display. $100 - $200
963. Bob Clampett’s Fan Made “Rabbit Rubbish” Trash Can. (Clampett, 1970s) Bob Clampett’s personal “Rabbit Rubbish” trash can originally displayed in his office. This handmade one-of-a-kind trash can was given to him by a fan and is modeled after Bugs Bunny’s in the Merrie Melodies short “A Corny Concerto.” Measuring 11.5” in diameter and 15.5” tall, the trash can is in good condition with scuffs, marks, crazing to the paint, a 5” diameter dent on the lid, and oxidation on the inside. Discarded carrot stubs not included. $100 - $200
964. A Cecil “Pay to the Order of” Printer’s Block. (Clampett, 1940s-60s)
A printer’s block engraved with Cecil and “Pay to the order of” inside a speech bubble. Measuring 1.5” x 2” x 1” deep with its 4.5” x 6” envelope, the printing block displays in very good condition with pencil markings from production and wear from use, while the envelope is in fair condition with tears, creases, and wear from use.
$100 - $200
965. A Bob Clampett with Beany and Cecil Printer’s Block. (Superior Press, 1950s-60s) A printer’s block engraved with Bob Clampett and his creations Beany and Cecil. The printer’s block was used to print the image in black and white and comes with the original Superior Press envelope printed with examples of other Beany and Cecil printer’s blocks. Measuring 3” x 3.25” x 1” deep with its original 3.5” x 6” envelope, the block is in good condition with scuffs and typical wear from use, while the envelope is in fair condition with heavy tears. $100 - $200
966. A Bob Clampett and Sponsors
Printer’s Block. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) A large printing block featuring Bob Clampett’s characters Beany, Cecil, Thunderbolt the Wondercolt, Willy the Wolf, Clowny, and Captain Huffenpuff, on a train with sponsor products from Challenge Dairy, Nehi, and Malt-O-Meal. Measuring 7” x 9.25”, the block is in very good condition with scratches, scuffs, labeling tape and wear from use. $100 - $200
967. A Bob Clampett Cartoon Co. Printing Block. (Clampett, 1950s-60s) A large printing block engraved with “The Bob Clampett Cartoon Co. Hollywood.” Measuring 8” x 2.25” x 1” deep, the block is in good condition with scuffs, scratches, labeling tape, and wear from use. $100 - $200
968. A Season’s Greetings Bugs Bunny
Printer’s Block. (Clampett, 1940s-60s) A large printer’s block engraved with Bugs Bunny and the text “Season’s Greetings.” This printer’s block was used to print the image in black and white, likely for Bob Clampett’s seasonal mailing. Measuring 4.5” x 5”, the printing block is in good condition with scratches, labeling tape, and wear from use. $100 - $200
969. “Beany and Cecil” Live Stage Show Concept Art. (Clampett, 1970s) A concept drawing for a proposed live stage show featuring the characters of “Beany and Cecil.” Inspired by Winsor McCay’s “Gertie the Dinosaur” animated and live shows, Clampett conceived of his own version, in which he or a host would interact with his animated characters live. Accomplished in ink, graphite, watercolor, and pastel and measuring 23.25” x 16”, the drawing is in very good condition with light creasing and light discoloration from age. $300 - $500
971. A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Ceramic Tile Prototype. (Clampett, 1960s-80s) A one-of-a-kind prototype for a “Horton Hatches the Egg” ceramic tile featuring Bob Clampett’s version of the Dr. Seuss character. Measuring 6” x 6”, the tile displays in good condition with scratches, scuffs, stains, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
970. A Large Cecil-esque Clam Shell. (Clampett, 1950s-70s)
A large clamshell resembling Cecil the Sea Sick Sea Serpent. The shell was found by Clampet’s close friend Edgar Bergen. Bergen gave the shell to Clampett and he proudly displayed it in his office. Measuring 4.5” x 5” x 6” deep, the shell is in very good condition. $100 - $200
972. Bob Clampett’s Warner Bros. 24 Carrot Award Plaque. (Warner Bros., 1998) The 24 Carrot Award given to Bob Clampett for his contributions to the studio and impact on the animation industry. There are very few who have received this award, including Chuck Jones, Stan Freberg, and Willie Ito. Comprised of a gold plaque measuring 9.75” x 10.75” on a 11” x 15” wooden plaque, the award is in good condition with scratches, scuffs, and wear. $100 - $200
Edgar Bergen with Bob Clampett
973. Carl Stalling’s 1978 Annie Award. (ASIFA, 1978) The 1978 Annie Award presented posthumously to Carl Stalling for his distinguished contribution to the art of animation. Stalling provided orchestral scores for early Mickey Mouse, Merrie Melodies, and Looney Tunes shorts. Measuring 9.25” tall and 4.75” in diameter, the award is in fair condition with scratches, scuffs, wear, and a loose reel which does not stay perched on top of the base. $500 - $800
974. Bob Clampett’s 1988 Annie Award. (ASIFA, 1988) The 1988 Annie Award presented posthumously to Bob Clampett for his distinguished contribution to the art of animation. Measuring 9.25” tall and 4.75” in diameter, the award is in good condition with scuffs, scratches, and wear. $500 - $800
975. A Bob Clampett Office Photo. (Clampett, 1960s-80s) A color photo of Bob Clampett and his assistant in his office. Measuring 5” x 7”, the photo displays in very good condition with light scratches, wear, and discoloration from age. $100 - $200
Display. (1970s-80s) A mixed-media carrot display with the name “Yvonne” painted in white on the side. Measuring 2” x 8” x 1” tall, the piece is in very good condition with light wear and cracks to the carrot. $100 - $200
978. A Bob Clampett Signed Studio Check. (Clampett, 1957) A Bob Clampett Studio check signed by Clampett and made out to voice actor Walker Edmiston. Known for his work on “Time for Beany,” “Thunderbolt The Wondercolt,” “H.R. Pufnstuf,” and “The Walker Edmiston Show,” Edmiston signed the reverse of the check in blue ink. Measuring 3.5” x 8.5”, the check displays in very good condition with discoloration from age, edge wear, smudges, a full vertical fold at the center, and punctures from bank use. $100 - $200
977. A Collection of Bob Clampett Signed Checks. (Clampett, 1944-45) A collection of three Bank of America checks to Walt Disney Productions, Tom McKimson, and Michael Maltese, all signed by Bob Clampett. The check to Disney features a Walt Disney Productions stamp on the reverse, while the McKimson and Maltese checks feature their respective signatures on the reverse. Ranging in size from 2.75” x 5.75” to 3” x 7”, the checks are in good to very good condition with folds, edge wear, smudges, spots of discoloration from age, and punctures from bank use. $100 - $200
979. A “Beany and Cecil” Home Video Release Display. (RCA/ Columbia, 1984) A motorized talking “Beany and Cecil” video store display promoting the 1984 VHS and Betamax release. With a battery-operated motor and voice box, the Leakin’ Lena was designed to rock back and forth while Cecil delivers a sales pitch for the series. Requiring a C battery, the voice box worked when tested, while the motorized function, requiring 2D batteries, did not work when tested. Measuring 17.5” x 5” x 20” tall, the display is in good to fine condition with light wear, creases, heavy oxidation to the metal motor, plus light holes and discoloration from age to the included instructions. Batteries not included. $100 - $200
980. A “The Cartoon World of Bob Clampett” Retrospective Poster. (American Museum of the Moving Image, 1989) A poster for “The Cartoon World of Bob Clampett” retrospective from December 16, 1989 through January 6th, 1990. Designed by John K. and Lynne Naylor, the poster features Clampett with his trademark carrot microphone speaking with Bugs Bunny. Measuring 24” x 36”, the poster displays in very good condition, with some small creases and light edge wear. $100 - $200
981. A Bob Clampett Cartoons Event Poster. (Clampett, 1981) The event poster artwork by “The Ren & Stimpy Show” creator John Kricfalusi for a Bob Clampett tribute screening, held at the Fox Venice Theater in Los Angeles. The piece features many of Clampett’s most famous characters and a scantily clad woman, promoting “sex, violence, fine meats” and “surrealism.” Kricfalusi, a longtime Clampett admirer, would end up developing “The New Adventures of Beany & Cecil” per the Clampett family’s requ Accomplished in colored markers and Zipatone on 17” x 22” artist’s board, the art is in good condition with light spotting, stains, scrapes, edge wear, and discoloration from age. $500 - $700
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