Walt Disney Animation Studios
"Beauty And The Beast" - Winter Castle Scene
Hand-Painted Cel Animation On Paper
Edition Hc22/25
Circa 1991

Dimensions (Image/Sight): 28 X 36 Cm
Dimensions (Framed): 52 X 68 Cm

Overview
This Is An Original Hand-Painted Production Cel From Walt Disney Animation Studios' 1991 Masterpiece "Beauty And The Beast", Featuring The Iconic Winter Castle Sequence. The Cel Captures A Pivotal Moment Between The Beast And Belle Against The Snow-Laden Castle Backdrop, With Supporting Characters And Atmospheric Detail Rendered In Disney'S Signature Animation Style. The Work Is Presented In Its Original Archival Mat With Serial Numbering Hc22/25, Indicating This Is A Hand-Checked Limited Edition Cel From The Studio'S Official Release Programme.

Specifications
The Cel Is Executed In Traditional Disney Animation Technique: Hand-Painted Gouache And Ink On Celluloid Acetate, Layered Over A Detailed Background Painting. The Composition Demonstrates The Technical Precision And Artistic Sophistication Characteristic Of Disney'S Renaissance Period (Late 1980S-Early 1990S). The Castle Architecture, Snow Effects, And Character Rendering All Reflect The Meticulous Craftsmanship Required For Theatrical Animation Production. The Work Is Mounted On Acid-Free Mat Board And Housed In A Silver-Toned Metal Frame With Uv-Protective Glazing.

Provenance And Documentation
The Cel Carries The Official Walt Disney Company Seal (Gold Foil Stamp) And Serial Numbering Consistent With Disney'S Authenticated Cel Release Programme. Archive Markings On The Verso Confirm Studio Provenance. This Represents Genuine Production Artwork From The Animation Process, Not A Reproduction Or Later-Generation Print. No Certificate Of Authenticity Is Present.

Condition
Good. The Cel Itself Is Structurally Sound With No Tears, Creasing, Or Paint Loss. Minor Surface Dust Is Consistent With Age And Storage. The Mat Board Shows Light Handling Wear To Edges And Age-Appropriate Patina. Frame Glass Is Clean And Intact. Refer To Images For Detailed Condition Assessment.

Historical Context
"Beauty And The Beast" (1991) Marked A Watershed Moment In Animation History, Becoming The First Animated Feature Nominated For The Academy Award For Best Picture. The Film'S Visual Sophistication, Character Animation, And Artistic Direction Established New Standards For The Medium. Original Production Cels From This Film Represent Significant Examples Of Late-20Th-Century Animation Art And Remain Highly Sought By Collectors Of Disney Animation And Animation History Enthusiasts.

Lot Includes The Framed Cel As Described.






Note: No Certificate Of Authenticity Is Present Beyond Studio Archive Markings And Serial Numbering Visible On The Work Itself.South Australia
232200+1

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