The Bob Clampett Collection

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Van Eaton Galleries proudly presents The Bob Clampett Auction, an incredible two-day event featuring the collection of one of animation’s most influential artists! Over 950 lots are up for auction, including animation art from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies classics, original puppets from “Time for Beany,” Beany and Cecil merchandise, a Charlie McCarthy stop-motion armature, and even rare photos of Walt Disney.

Clampett created or refined Warner Bros.’ most beloved cartoon characters of all time: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Tweety Bird. He collaborated with famed author Edgar Rice Burroughs on a never-produced John Carter of Mars animated serial, art from which is included in this auction. A young Clampett even helped his aunt Charlotte Clark create the very first Mickey Mouse doll!

Many of the shorts Clampett directed are considered among the looniest and greatest ever, including “Porky in Wackyland,” “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery,” “Tortoise Wins by a Hare,” and the “Fantasia” spoof “A Corny Concerto.” He created the Emmy-winning puppet show “Time for Beany,” which counted Albert Einstein among its fans, and its animated successor “Beany and Cecil,” both rife with Clampett’s love of puns and topical humor.

Not only was Clampett a talented artist, he was a collector. Clampett preserved countless pieces of his own work and kept many of the books and artwork that inspired him as a child. We at Van Eaton Galleries consider ourselves lucky to be able to offer these treasures up for auction to the public.

All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 25% Buyer's Premium for all lots.

Please be aware there is a $5000 deposit required for any bidding over $50,000 that will be charged to the card on file. This deposit will be credited to your invoice or refunded after the auction.

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A Beany-Cecil Flippo Flashlight.751 - A Beany-Cecil Flippo Flashlight.
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(Bantamlite, 1950) An unopened Beany-Cecil Flippo Flashlight that “glows in the dark.” Cecil’s eyes are designed to light u
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A Captain Huffenpuff Punchy Toy by Dapco.752 - A Captain Huffenpuff Punchy Toy by Dapco.
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(Dapco, 1950s-60s) A rare production sample Captain Huffenpuff Punchy Toy weighted with sand in the bottom, so he’d bounce back when pushed.
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A Beany and Cecil Meet Santa Comic.753 - A Beany and Cecil Meet Santa Comic.
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(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 Sa
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Promotional Beany and Hunny Bear Line Art.754 - Promotional Beany and Hunny Bear Line Art.
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(Clampett, 1950s) Original promotional line art of Beany and Hunny Bear from Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany.” Accomplished
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A Beany & Cecil Tea Set by Worchester.755 - A Beany & Cecil Tea Set by Worchester.
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(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, s...
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An Unopened Beany & Cecil Tea Set.756 - An Unopened Beany & Cecil Tea Set.
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(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 pla
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A Pair of “Beany and Cecil” Pirate Drapes.757 - A Pair of “Beany and Cecil” Pirate Drapes.
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(Clampett, 1950s-60s) A pair of “Beany and Cecil” drapes featuring Beany encountering a pirate and treasure chest. Measuring 34
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A “Beany and Cecil” Bedspread.758 - A “Beany and Cecil” Bedspread.
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(Clampett, 1950s-60s) A “Beany and Cecil” children’s bedspread featuring the title characters, Captain Horatio Huffenpuff,
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A Dishonest John Punching Toy by Dapco.759 - A Dishonest John Punching Toy by Dapco.
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(Dapco, 1950s-60s) A rare production sample “D.J.” Dishonest John Punching Toy weighted with sand at the bottom, so he’d bo
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A Leakin' Lena Pool Floatie by Dapco.760 - A Leakin' Lena Pool Floatie by Dapco.
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(Dapco, 1950s-60s) A Leakin’ Lena pool floatie manufactured by Dapco. The inflatable Beany and Cecil boat includes a detached mast featuring
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A Leakin' Lena Pool Floatie Production Sample.761 - A Leakin' Lena Pool Floatie Production Sample.
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(Dapco, 1950s-60s) A production sample Leakin’ Lena pool floatie. The inflatable Beany and Cecil boat includes a detached sail featuring the
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A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring Production Sample.762 - A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring Production Sample.
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(Dapco, 1950s-60s) A production sample Cecil the Seasick Seaserpent Swim Ring by Dapco, sealed in the original packaging. The package describes the to
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A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring.763 - A Cecil Pool Toy Swim Ring.
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(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...
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A Beany Inflatable “Bounce Back” Toy.764 - A Beany Inflatable “Bounce Back” Toy.
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(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
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Beany and Cecil 1952 Original Comic Book Page Art.765 - Beany and Cecil 1952 Original Comic Book Page Art.
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(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 thir
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Beany and Cecil 1953 Original Comic Book Art.766 - Beany and Cecil 1953 Original Comic Book Art.
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(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
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A Beany and Cecil Dell Four Color #635 Comic Book.767 - A Beany and Cecil Dell Four Color #635 Comic Book.
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(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 c
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A 1952 Beany and Cecil Pre-Production Dell Comic.768 - A 1952 Beany and Cecil Pre-Production Dell Comic.
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(Dell, 1952) A pre-production sample of Dell Four Color #414, the first comic book released with the title “Beany and Cecil.” Issue
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A Bob Clampett's Beany Coloring Book by Whitman.769 - A Bob Clampett's Beany Coloring Book by Whitman.
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(Whitman, 1953) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book published by Whitman. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the coloring book is in fa
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A 1953 Bob Clampett's Beany Coloring Book.770 - A 1953 Bob Clampett's Beany Coloring Book.
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(Whitman, 1953) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book by Whitman, with images of franchise favorites Beany, Cecil, Captain Huffenpuff, Dishone
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A Set of 1954 Beany and Cecil Comics.771 - A Set of 1954 Beany and Cecil Comics.
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(Dell, 1954) Four copies of Dell Four Color Comics number 570, “Beany and Cecil,” published in 1954. Measuring 7.5” x 10.2
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A "Cecil Captured for the Zoo" Tell-A-Tale Book.772 - A "Cecil Captured for the Zoo" Tell-A-Tale Book.
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(Whitman, 1954) A Beany “Cecil Captured for the Zoo” storybook published by Whitman in their “Tell-A-Tale” series.
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A Bob Clampett's Beany Coloring Book.773 - A Bob Clampett's Beany Coloring Book.
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(Whitman, 1955) A Bob Clampett’s Beany Coloring Book published by Whitman. Measuring 8.5” x 11”, the coloring book is in fa
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A Beany's Beanbag Game by Pressman.774 - A Beany's Beanbag Game by Pressman.
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(Pressman, 1961) A Beany’s Beanbag game by Pressman Toy Corp featuring "Beany and Cecil." The game does not include the original bea...
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A Pair of “Time for Beany” Cufflinks.775 - A Pair of “Time for Beany” Cufflinks.
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(Clampett, 1960s) The master set of “Beany and Cecil” cufflinks produced by Bob Clampett as a gift for crew and friends of the show.
Current Bid: 125.00
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A Screen-Used “Willy the Wolf” Puppet.776 - A Screen-Used “Willy the Wolf” Puppet.
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(Clampett, 1950s) A screen-used Willy the Wolf puppet operated by Bob Clampett in multiple projects, including “Willy the Wolf,” the
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A “Willy the Wolf” Costume.777 - A “Willy the Wolf” Costume.
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(Clampett, 1960s) A one of a kind walk around costume of Willy the Wolf. The head piece, constructed of cotton, nylon, velvet, felt, vinyl, terry clot
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A Small “Willy the Wolf” Conscience Puppet.778 - A Small “Willy the Wolf” Conscience Puppet.
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(Clampett, 1950s) A screen-used Willy the Wolf puppet. This smaller version of the character acted as the larger Willy puppet’s conscience, a
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An Early “Willy the Wolf” Puppet.779 - An Early “Willy the Wolf” Puppet.
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(Clampett, 1950s-60s) An early version of a “Willy the Wolf” puppet with no hat and differences to the character’s distinct
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A “Willy the Wolf” Sponsor Flier.780 - A “Willy the Wolf” Sponsor Flier.
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(Clampett, 1955) A flier for potential sponsors of Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” puppet show. The first puppet show on Am
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A "Beany and Cecil" Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.781 - A "Beany and Cecil" Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.
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(Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of Willy the Wolf, the boisterous out-of-work actor from “Beany and Cecil.[x=
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A Presentation Cel of William Shakespeare Wolf.782 - A Presentation Cel of William Shakespeare Wolf.
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(Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of William Shakespeare Wolf, used by Bob Clampett for events and presentations. With a
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A Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.783 - A Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.
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(Clampett, 1960s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of Willy The Wolf printed with a facsimile Bob Clampett signature. With a character image
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A Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” Premiere Poster.784 - A Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” Premiere Poster.
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(Clampett, 1954) A poster for the premiere of Bob Clampet’s “Willy the Wolf” puppet show. Willy, also known as William Shak
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The Bob Clampett Studio Sign.785 - The Bob Clampett Studio Sign.
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(Clampett, 1960-2008) The Bob Clampett Studios sign from 729 Seward Street in Hollywood. Here, Clampett worked on his many projects, including
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The Original Line Art for Bob Clampett’s Logo.786 - The Original Line Art for Bob Clampett’s Logo.
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(Clampett, 1960s) The original hand-drawn line art for Bob Clampett’s company logo. From shows to merchandise, this logo with Beany and Cecil
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The Complete “Beany and Cecil” Pilot Storyboard.787 - The Complete “Beany and Cecil” Pilot Storyboard.
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(Clampett, 1959) The complete original 23-page storyboard for the first “Beany and Cecil” animated cartoon, “Beany and Ceci
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A "Beany & Cecil" Opening Theme Production Cel and Background.788 - A "Beany & Cecil" Opening Theme Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original production cel and matching background from the opening title sequence to “Beany and Cecil.” The multi-
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A "Beany and Cecil" Opening Theme Production Cel and Background.789 - A "Beany and Cecil" Opening Theme Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original multi-layer production cel and matching background from the “Beany and Cecil” opening title sequence. W
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A “Beany and Cecil” Ben Hare Title Card.790 - A “Beany and Cecil” Ben Hare Title Card.
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(Clampett, 1962) A title card from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Ben Hare,” presented with two non-scene matching
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A “The Wildman of Wildsville” Production Cel and Background.791 - A “The Wildman of Wildsville” Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original multi-layer production cel and background featuring Cecil and Go Man Van Gogh from the “Beany and Cecil
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A “Beany and Cecil” Beany-Copter Production Cel and Drawing.792 - A “Beany and Cecil” Beany-Copter Production Cel and Drawing.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original production cel and matching drawing of Beany’s propellor hats from the “Beany and Cecil” episo
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A “Beany and Cecil” Original Production Cel and Background.793 - A “Beany and Cecil” Original Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original hand-painted production cel of Beany and a matching original background from the “Beany and Cecil” epis
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The Complete “Super Cecil” Storyboard.794 - The Complete “Super Cecil” Storyboard.
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(Clampett, 1962) The complete 94-panel storyboard for the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Super Cecil.” Each 4
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A Bob Clampett Signed Cecil Production Cel.795 - A Bob Clampett Signed Cecil Production Cel.
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(Clampett, 1960) An original production cel of Cecil from “Beany and Cecil,” signed in black ink with a dedication by Bob Clampett.
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A "Beany" Model Sheet.796 - A "Beany" Model Sheet.
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(Clampett, 1960) An early Beany model sheet from “Beany and Cecil.” The sheet shows 17 views of the animated interpretation of Beany
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A "Careless the Mexican Hairless” Model Sheet.797 - A "Careless the Mexican Hairless” Model Sheet.
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(Clampett, 1961) An original production used model sheet of "Careless the Mexican Hairless,” a recurring character from “Beany and C
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A “Go Man Van Gogh” Color Model Cel.798 - A “Go Man Van Gogh” Color Model Cel.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original color model cel of Go Man Van Gogh from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “The Wildman of Wildsvil
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A “Beany and Cecil” Willy the Wolf Model Sheet.799 - A “Beany and Cecil” Willy the Wolf Model Sheet.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original production used photostat model sheet of William Shakespeare Wolf from the “Beany and Cecil” episodes
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A "Harecules Hare” Model Sheet.800 - A "Harecules Hare” Model Sheet.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original production used photostat model sheet from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Harecules and the Go
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