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1. The Simpsons Cel:
Description: A cel and background setup depicting bart cornered by Santa’s Little Helper.
Significance: Signed by Nancy Cartwright (voice of Bart). features a rare hand-painted background on cel (not paper).
Estimated Value: £1,500 – £3,000 ($1,950 – $3,900).
Show: The Simpsons (1989-present)
2. akira Cel:
Description: A dynamic multi-layered setup consisting of two production cels and matching pencil drawings of the led character Tetsuo.
Significance: Akira is considered a cornerstone of the anime genre and one of the most influential animated films.
Estimated Value: £500 – £1,000 ($650 – $1,300).
Film: Akira (1988)
3. The Adventures of Tintin Cel:
Description: A multi-layered cel and background setup.
Show: The adventures of Tintin (1959 – 64)
4. Danger Mouse Cel:
description: A production cel. Significance: Signed by David Jason (voice actor) and Brian Cosgrove (Cosgrove Hall co-founder).
Show: Danger Mouse (1981-92)
Key Takeaways:
The auction features cels from well-known and influential animated works.
The presence of signatures and unique production techniques (like the hand-painted background in The Simpsons cel) add to the value and appeal of the items.
The estimated values vary significantly, reflecting the rarity, significance, and condition of each piece.
