Taz Golfing (Taz on the Green)
Animation Art Seriprint/Giclée on paper • Warner Bros. Studios (Commercial Animation Division); character originally created by Robert McKimson.
Style & Movement
Pop Art / Animation Art; Warner Bros. Looney Tunes school of character design.
Medium & Technique
Serigraph or digital print on archival paper; utilizes flat color fields and clean line work characteristic of 20th-century commercial animation production styles.
Creation Period
Late 1990s to early 2000s; licensed Warner Bros. merchandising era.
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16 x 20 inches (framed); vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
Features the Tasmanian Devil (Taz) in a state of characteristic frustration on a golf course, having apparently snapped a golf club. Composition includes a golf flag, a sand trap, and dynamic speed lines indicating Taz's typical spinning motion.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; professional framing appears intact, though there is slight waving in the paper and minor dust accumulation.
Estimated Market Value
USD $75 - $150; values vary based on the specific edition type (limited vs. open edition).
Auction Estimate
USD $50 - $125.
Provenance History
Commercial retail distribution; features 'Looney Tunes' and 'Authentic' trademark stamps in the lower corners, indicating it was sold through official Warner Bros. Studio Stores or licensed galleries.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the commercial boom of animation art in the late 20th century, where classic characters were repositioned in lifestyle scenarios (sports) for home decor and collectibility.
Notable Features
Features the 'Looney Tunes Rock and Register' and 'Authentic' gold-foil style logos; classic dark wood molding frame with multi-layered matting adds decorative value.
Condition Issues
Visible rippling of the paper support (likely due to humidity changes); minor mounting shifts; frame shows light edge wear.
Conservation Recommendations
Recommend opening the frame to check for acid-free matting; replace with UV-protective glass to prevent pigment fading; maintain in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight.