FS:Beauty & the Beast Animation Art

[Cheryl Bender]

I have the first four hand painted Beauty and the Beast limited edition
animation cells. All are numbered #499/500, and were framed by the
Disney authorized framers. This collection includes "Breakfast for
Two", the snowball fight scene, the patio scene and, of course,
Ballroom Dancing. The original issue price of these items was $10,500
and galleries are asking $15K for a set of these. I am willing to take
a loss and sell the set for $8500. I may separate, but I don't really
want to. Let me know if you have any interest.

Lee

[Gregg A. Eckhardt]

It's not really correct to call these "animation cells" or to use the
term "Animation Art" in the header for this thread, since there
weren't any production cels used to make B&B.

People really ought to make sure about what they're buying before they
buy...especially when prices for these "limited editions" are so
hugely inflated. Items like these are not good investments and will
never be worth as much as you pay for them. The fact that this seller
is willing to take a $2,000 loss is a real good clue about the future
value of these things. On the other hand, if you really enjoy the
artwork and don't mind the cost, or you just want to impress house
guests who won't know the difference, then I say by all means go for
it! (Just don't expect to ever get your money back)

"Animation cels" are unique little snapshots of history. They are
examples of a 20th century art form. Limited editions can't make a
claim to being anything more than paint on plastic. That's why, in my
view, they're not worth fifty cents!

Gregg Eckhardt
eckh...@txdirect.net