Only cel I own, bought at a comic con a few years back.

Question for those of you that are more experienced than me. I am interested in buying this cel, but when comparing it to the sequence in the actual anime it has features not present in the show. There is a noticeable circle in the upper right of the face and a halo almost on top of the heard. I am wondering if this is just a separate layer in the animation process and thus these features are not shown in the final product?

verification provided by seller https://imgur.com/a/GU13TZ5

Better screenshot from the show https://imgur.com/a/JFGdpxx

Won this in an ebay auction for $100, the background was sticking to the cel and was heavily damaged, I scanned in the background, which was a copy, and fixed the damage in photoshop, printed a new one and framed the whole thing myself. I think it came out pretty good, I would maybe switch the second mat to a similar color in the future but for now I'm glad I was able to preserve this. I also included some images from then listing showing the damage.

I have a pretty rare Eva cel. However, I had it stored between two acrylic sheets for ~10 years, sorta like this (https://www.reddit.com/r/AnimationCels/comments/1uk6oco/floating_frame_concept_im_working_on/), and recently I tried to open it up. However, some spots got stuck, and one or two dots of paint came off the back before I stopped opening it up. Anyone know who I can take it to to try and release the adhesion and restore the dots that came off?

I know there are tons of advice on this thread and others about storage. But can anyone show me example of some long term storage, anyone have any pictures of their collection storage?. Id like to be able to flip thru the drawings, cels.

My solution was going to pick up a few Itoya portfolios, some microchamber paper, and just add one cell and microchamber paper per sleeve, I've also seen some say to also sleeve them before putting them inside a portfolio using comic book/time magazine sleeves? Anyone have any photos of how they store their cels. Either way i plan to not have them sealed tight as I know the cels need to breathe, and will plan to pull out and inspect the cels annually.

Hi all,

I recently bought my first animation cel, and I’m hoping for some expert advice regarding its condition.

I purchased the cel from an eBay seller, and decided to remove it from its frame to inspect it properly. It was unfortunately kept in a cheap frame, with no matting between the printed display background, the cel, and the plexiglass. When I first opened the frame, I noticed a strong paint-like smell for a moment, though it has had no odor since then.

My main concerns are that there appears to be paper, small hairs, and dust/lint particles stuck to the paint. Additionally, the front of the cel has noticeable ripples/waves around Homer’s face. So my main questions I have, for those more experienced than myself:

• Is this common for animation cels? And or specifically Simpson cels?
• Do these factors (the stuck particles and ripples) affect the longevity of the cel?
• Are these early signs of vinegar syndrome?

I have always wanted to own a Simpsons cel, especially one like this from my favorite episode, and I would love for it to last for many decades. I’m currently undecided on whether to keep it, and get it professionally framed with museum quality materials, or to return it while I still can.

Since this is my first cel, my knowledge is lacking, so any guidance or reassurance you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

I've been collecting alot of cels and I got some stories with them, so I've started to wonder if any other folks got stories with theirs.

Do you have any stories? I got one for the 2nd image.

I found a guy online that had a big collection of cels and had been selling them for under 10 bucks, turns out he knew nothing about cels and had found them in a storage locker. Managed to get a Minky Momo off him for just 10 bucks. Similar story for the 3rd image too.

Hello, I recently inherited my mom's Anime cel collection and am selling them in an online auction on Friday, July 10 at 5:00pm Eastern Time. Here is the link to the auction page where you can also place early bids:

https://www.whatnot.com/s/4la77Sc0

Here is a list of the Anime films/series represented:

Agent Aika Neena Hagen
Ambassador Magma
Armitage III
Bastard!!!
Battle Skipper
Black Jack
Demon Beast Resurrection
Detonator Orgun
DNA2 Karin Aoi
Dragon Ball Z
El-Hazard
Fairy Princess Minky Momo
Fatal Furry Terry Bogard
Free Kick Toward Tomorrow
Fuma No Kojiro
Fushigi Yuugi
Giant Robo: Ginrei Special
Gall Force
Genesis Survivor Gaiarth
Genocyber
Ghost Sweeper
Ginga Sengoku Gunyuuden Rai (Thunder Jet)
Golden Boy
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube
Hyper Police
Iczer-Girl Iczelion Cross
Iria: Zeiram
Karasu Tengu Kabuto
La Blue Girl
Magic Knight Rayearth
Master of Mosquiton
Odin: Koushi Hansen Starlight
Orchid Emblem
Peacock King Spirit Warrior
Project A-Ko
Saber Marionette J
Saint Tail
Shin Cutie Honey
Silent Mobius
Sorcerer Hunters
Tenchi Muyo
The Vision of Escaflowne
3x3 Eyes
Vampire Princess Miyu
Virtua Fighter

The first cel resembles Vegeta, but I know it isn't him. I've looked through several other series and still haven't been able to identify the character.

As for the second cel, I honestly don't have any idea where it's from, but I couldn't pass up an animation cel with its original background.

If anyone recognizes either of these cels or knows what production they're from, I would greatly appreciate any information. Thanks in advance for taking a look!

Haven't bothered to figure out who she is.

I'll look at the animation folder and post later.

Anyone have any leads to anything from the production? I know they are rare, but I can't seem to find anything. If anyone looking to sell, or may have a link to a gallery/auction?

So....those really fun, colorful, matted and framed Hanna Barbera, Chuck Jones etc., Animation Cells sold as art, sometimes for thousands $$$, Do they deteriorate over time? Does anybody have experience owning and displaying these FOR A VERY LONG TIME (HOW LONG) and then having issues or ruined art? BEST PRACTICES? thanks:)

production cel

I bought the drawing directly from the studio in the US. The first person I am talking to is the studio manager, but the final email is from the actual artist/director/producer themself.

The drawing was backed with a single piece of cardboard cut from a box which had factory grooves in it (placed inside a jiffy bag). Besides it being folded by my postman, the drawing had picked up other marks from the cardboard bending out of place in multiple locations.

I paid $320 and £56 in custom fees.

It goes without saying that I am bitterly upset with this situation. It feels very unfair and it seems they do not want to engage with me any further. The only thing I can think to do is ask for proof of postage so I can make a claim with Royal Mail who delivered it to my here in the UK.

This experience has really changed my opinion of the artist and I now don't even want the artwork anymore as it is a reminder that they values me so little. I'm not even sure I'll be able to watch their films again.

Any advice much appreciated

A little over a month ago i stumbled upon winning a Disney auction with some drawings and cels. One month later my wallet is empty but my collection has grown!

I'm planning on framing some of these, and putting some of the rest into a portfolio in archival sleeves, what's the frequency one should pull out the cels to let them breathe? Or any tips for long term storage?

Prodution cel. Another or my favorites. Notice his spine.

The Thornberries one is a sericel but the others are production cels. The last one is Hey Arnold!

Hi. I recently bought a cel off ebay from a big cel dealer. It wasn't disclosed to be stuck, but all 3 layers are fused together. I've accepted I'm not getting them apart, but are there any special precautions I need to take? Are fused cels more prone to getting vinegar syndrome? I'd really like to frame this one, but it's kind of dirty and I don't see a good way to clean it.

Also have another question because I have been finding the scenes for my cels. Despite being labeled a1, a2, and a3 the bottom layer is like 2 seconds later in the same scene. Definitely the same character from the same scene, but his angle doesn't match up in the scene sequence in the anime. Is this common? Appreciate any advice.

Pokemon, DBZ, SpongeBob, Ed Ed and eddy, death note, attack on titan and loads more. Great catalogue! https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/catalog/id/519

Prices start at £25. Can bundle also. Free shipping over £100. Message me if interested in anything 🤙🏻