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Lot 0015: RHAPSODY RABBIT- SIGNED.NUMBERED LTD ED FRIZ FRELENG CEL

Seller: 2C105 (80)

It is a rare vintage CEL. A cartoon cel from Warner Bros inc 1991, depicting Bugs Bunny as a concert pianist, a scene famously from the 1946 Merrie Melodies cartoon "Rhapsody Rabbit." Signed by the director Friz Freleng, numbered 144/750, is a rare the limited edition and also features the Warner Bros logo indicating it's an official piece of animation art. It is also has a copyright notice for Warner Bros Inc 1991. A pencil numbering can also be noted towards the back side of the framed CEL, '1065B'. The CEL is in vintage good condition with age appropriate wear to the frame. Private Brisbane, Australia collection. Warner Bros. Limited Edition Animation Cel – Bugs Bunny at the Piano (1991) Limited edition animation art cel featuring Bugs Bunny reclining at a grand piano, produced by Warner Bros. Animation Art. The image bears the Warner Bros. gold embossed seal at upper right and is hand-signed by animator Friz Freleng at lower left. Numbered 750 (edition number visible on image). Printed copyright reads © Warner Bros. Inc. 1991. Professionally matted and framed behind glass in a wooden frame. A classic Looney Tunes image with strong visual appeal, produced for the collector market in the early 1990s. This work is a licensed limited edition animation art cel / sericel, not an original production cel used in filming. Authentic Warner Bros. licensed collectible from the early 1990s animation art program.

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Warner Bros. Limited Edition Animation Cel – Bugs Bunny at the Piano (1991)Limited edition animation art cel featuring Bugs Bunny reclining at a grand piano, produced by Warner Bros. Animation Art. The image bears the Warner Bros. gold embossed seal at upper right and is hand-signed by animator Friz Freleng at lower left. Numbered 750 (edition number visible on image).Printed copyright reads © Warner Bros. Inc. 1991. Professionally matted and framed behind glass in a wooden frame.
Length 27in, Height 24in, Width 1in (with frame) Length 15.5in, Height 12in (inside)

Estimate $100.00-$150.00

Winning Bid $225.00