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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-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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (125.00) = 125.00
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******t for (125.00 + 31.25BP) = 156.25
 
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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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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******t for (175.00 + 43.75BP) = 218.75
 
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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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