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The Bob Clampett Collection

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States

Auction Details

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 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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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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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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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****t for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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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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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********e.. for (300.00 + 75.00BP) = 375.00
 
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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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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,200.00) = 1,200.00
 
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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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Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
Sold to S********t for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
 
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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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Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to B******s for (1,600.00 + 400.00BP) = 2,000.00
 
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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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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
 
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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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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to b****t for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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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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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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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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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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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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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to T********a.. for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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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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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t****g for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
 
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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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Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t****g for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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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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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********h.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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