(Walt Disney Studios, 1990) Original production cel of Winnie the Pooh from ‘Rock-a-Bye Pooh Bear,’ the second part of the second episode from the third season of The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, which originally aired on August 25, 1990. The cel shows the teddy bear holding and admiring his beloved jar of honey. The cel is placed on a matching Disney litho background. Images measure 4 x 4.75 (Pooh and honey), with a mat opening of 11 x 8. The piece has the silver Walt Disney Television seal to lower right. Housed in its original Walt Disney Television Animation Art presentation envelope, with label to reverse marked “23-WTP-100.” In fine, still-sealed condition, with wear to the envelope, including a staple and two tears to bottom flap. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the Walt Disney Company. During its four-season run, The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh earned strong reviews from critics, parents, and children alike, winning back-to-back Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Animated Program in addition to two Humanitas Prizes. The show is credited with bringing about a resurgence of Pooh animated media.
