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Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to purchase an original screen used production cel from the original Raymond Briggs classic 'The Snowman' back in 1982. Depicting the Snowman & James - a classic scene. 12 field sized 10 x 12 inches approximately. Artwork from this production are extremely scarce and rarely appear on the open market. This artwork is in extremely fine condition. This is a real gem for any animation art or snowman collection. A centre piece for your Coalport, Royal Doulton, or Beswick Snowman range. Please ignore any flash, reflection or blur that is visible from taking the photo, this is not visible on the art at all. If you are looking for any particular scenes from the Snowman please let me know. We have a large database of collectors who will sell particular pieces for the right price.
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Animation Art Definitions | ||
Animation Cel - A cel (short for celluloid) is a blank clear plastic sheet used by the studio artist to paint an animated character or object based on the animator's original pencil drawing. The cels are then placed over a background and photographed in sequence to produce an illusion of life in the completed film or cartoon short. Every cel is different but this does not mean that every cel is unique. Often multiple copies of a cel were created by the Inkers as colour models in order to advance their technique and skills. 16 Field Cel - This refers to the size of the area on the artwork which falls within the sight of the camera. Measuring approximately 12.5" x 16.5" this is the standard size for cels, backgrounds and drawings. Sericel (Serigraph) - A non production cel created by means of a printing process similar to silk screening. No work is done by hand, therefore no painting or inking is involved. They are often produced in limited quantities of 300 - 5000, and they are marketed as a low cost alternative to production and limited edition cels. Animation Drawing - A drawing on paper in pencil, sometimes coloured which is created by a studio artist of an animated character or object for which the cels are later created. Production Background - A background created for use in a production of an animated film. It must be noted that a production background may not necessarily originate from the same production that the cel is from. | ||
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What is Animation Art? - Animation Art is more than just the cels and backgrounds seen by a camera in the finished version of an animated film, cartoon, short or commercial. It also includes inspirational sketches and paintings, story ideas, character models, and drawings used in the making of the animated film, as well as post production models and publicity work, and all other works prepared after its completion. What makes Animation Art valuable? - Age and rarity are two important factors. What character(s) are in the Artwork, and what expressions they are showing. Figures in a full pose position are normally more sought after than a head shot or half body pose. Memorable scenes from classic films or cartoons create a high value. Villains and Princesses are also valuable. Signatures of artists connected with a specific production can often increase the value. Walt Disney's signature on the mount/mat will also increase the value, as he never signed the artwork itself. Should I invest in Animation Art? - Collectors have purchased Animation Art for as little as one pound and sold it for hundred's or thousands of pounds. You can view past auctions at Christie's to see the value of vintage Disney and Warner pieces. The value of Animation Art is increasing more rapidly than any other Art form on the collectable market. Select and purchase Animation Art because it gives you pleasure. Enjoy it to the full, and you will receive the greatest return on your investment, the joy of owning a moment in film making history that will never be repeated again. What is Premier Animation? - Premier Animation is an online gallery offering some of the finest vintage and contemporary Animation Art on the net. We are currently a mail order only and do not have a brick and mortar gallery. | ||
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