Collection of Licensed Animation Serigraphs and Production Cels (Betty Boop, Pink Panther, Bugs Bunny, Woody Woodpecker)
Limited edition serigraphs and hand-painted animation cels on paper and acetate backgrounds • Attributed to various animation studios: Warner Bros (Chuck Jones), DePatie-Freleng Enterprises (Pink Panther), Fleischer Studios/King Features (Betty Boop), and Walter Lantz Productions (Woody Woodpecker)
Style & Movement
Animation Art / Pop Culture Illustration
Medium & Technique
Serigraphy (screen printing), hand-painted ink and gouache on acetate, lithographic backgrounds, and offset printing
Creation Period
Late 20th Century, approximately 1980s-1990s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 16x20 inches each, in various portrait and landscape formats
Subject Description
A collection of iconic American cartoon characters including Betty Boop sitting on a crescent moon, The Pink Panther as an artist and golfer, Bugs Bunny with a 'Duck Season' sign, and Woody Woodpecker with Andy Panda
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; framed behind glass with professional matting
Estimated Market Value
$600 - $1,200 for the group as a collection
Auction Estimate
$400 - $800
Provenance History
Likely acquired via animation art galleries or retail collectibles outlets; visible seals of authenticity on lower margins (e.g., Warner Bros. and MGM seals)
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 1990s boom in collectible animation art, where studios released limited edition 'sericels' and lithographs to satisfy nostalgic demand for classic Golden Age characters
Notable Features
Includes a Chuck Jones 'Approved' Bugs Bunny print and Pink Panther pieces featuring the MGM/UA logo stamps, indicating official studio-licensed releases
Condition Issues
Potential minor acid burn from non-archival mats, slight color fading from indoor light exposure, and common acetate rippling in the hand-painted cels
Conservation Recommendations
Ensure the use of UV-protective glass and archival acid-free matting; keep away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations to prevent acetate degradation