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The Bob Clampett Collection

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States In Person PreviewPlease request condition reports.

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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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The “Park at the Top of the Stars” Production Background Map.817 - The “Park at the Top of the Stars” Production Background Map.
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(Clampett, 1962) The original production background of a Beanyland map from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Park at the Top
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to p********E for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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An ABC Studio Production Background.818 - An ABC Studio Production Background.
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(Clampett, 1960s) An original painted background of the ABC Studio from an unknown production. Measuring 18.25” x 17.75”, the backgr
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Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
 
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Publicity Cel.819 - A “Beany and Cecil” Publicity Cel.
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(Clampett, 1960s) An original hand-painted publicity cel of Beany, Cecil, and Captain Huffenpuff from “Beany and Cecil,” paired with
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********l for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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A Publicity Cel for “Beany and Cecil.”820 - A Publicity Cel for “Beany and Cecil.”
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(Clampett, 1960s) A hand-painted publicity cel of Beany, Cecil, and Captain Huffenpuff from “Beany and Cecil,” presented with an ori
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to v********l for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Publicity Cel.821 - A “Beany and Cecil” Publicity Cel.
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(Clampett, 1960s) A hand-inked and painted “Beany and Cecil” studio publicity cel. Measuring 8” x 10” with a chara
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (275.00) = 275.00
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Original Production Cel and Background.822 - A “Beany and Cecil” Original Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original production cel and matching original background of Snorky and his mother from the “Beany and Cecil” epi
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel and Background.823 - A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original multi-layer production cel of Cecil and Flora from the “Beany and Cecil” episode, “The Wildman
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to S********t for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
 
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A "Beany and Cecil" Pop Gunn Production Cel.824 - A "Beany and Cecil" Pop Gunn Production Cel.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original production cel of Pop Gunn from the “Beany and Cecil” episode “Dragon Train.” With an
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to j*******4 for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
 
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A "Beany and Cecil" Poolside Drawing by Bob Clampett.825 - A "Beany and Cecil" Poolside Drawing by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1960s) A drawing by Bob Clampett of his “Beany and Cecil” characters poolside used to create a layout for a TV guide phot
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to b****t for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
 
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A "Ten Feet Tall and All Wet" Layout Drawing.826 - A "Ten Feet Tall and All Wet" Layout Drawing.
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(Clampett, 1962) A layout drawing from the “Beany and Cecil” episode titled “Ten Feet Tall and All Wet.” The layou
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
 
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel and Background.827 - A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original “Beany and Cecil” hand-painted production cel and scene-matching background from the episode “
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to T********a.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
 
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A “Delaware Bit” Beany and Cecil Cel and Background.828 - A “Delaware Bit” Beany and Cecil Cel and Background.
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(Clampett, 1960s) A hand-painted cel and background of Capt. Huffenpuff, Beany, Crowy, and Cecil as George Washington filming the “Delaware B
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Production Pan Layout Drawing.829 - A “Beany and Cecil” Production Pan Layout Drawing.
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(Clampett, 1962) A “Beany and Cecil” pan layout drawing from the episode “Dirty Pool.” The drawing features the re
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel.830 - A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original “Beany and Cecil” multi-layer hand-painted production cel featuring Beany, Cecil, and Captain Huffenpuf
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to s*********t for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
 
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A Bob Clampett Signed “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel.831 - A Bob Clampett Signed “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original hand-painted production cel from “Beany and Cecil” signed by Bob Clampett. With a character image size
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Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to T********a.. for (1,000.00 + 250.00BP) = 1,250.00
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel Signed by Bob Clampett.832 - A “Beany and Cecil” Production Cel Signed by Bob Clampett.
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(Clampett, 1962) An original “Beany and Cecil” hand-painted production cel of Cecil from the episode “20,000 Little Leaguer
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Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to y*********7 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
 
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A “Beany and Cecil” Screen-Used Book Prop.833 - A “Beany and Cecil” Screen-Used Book Prop.
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(Clampett, 1962) A “Tale of Snorky” prop book used for the live-action scenes in the “Beany and Cecil” episode [x=
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Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
 
 
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A “Go Man Van Gogh” Portrait of Bob and Cecil.834 - A “Go Man Van Gogh” Portrait of Bob and Cecil.
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(Clampett, 1960s) A promotional concept of Bob Clampett and Cecil being painted by the beatnik artist character Go Man Van Gogh. The drawing features
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********t for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
 
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A Beany and Cecil Color Photo.835 - A Beany and Cecil Color Photo.
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(Clampett, 1950s-1960s) A “Beany and Cecil” color photo featuring Beany hugging Cecil as Dishonest John grins aboard the Leakin
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to D*********7 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
 
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A Press Photo for "Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil."836 - A Press Photo for "Matty's Funnies with Beany and Cecil."
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(ABC, 1961) A press photo for the premiere episode of “Matty’s Funnies With Beany and Cecil.” “Spots Off a Leopard
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Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
 
 
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