Animation artwork is a growing segment for RR Auction at the intersection of art and culture. Everyone knows the classic characters, making production art accessible to collectors young and old. The investor class has also taken an interest in recent years—concept paintings by the likes of legendary Disney artists Eyvind Earle and Mary Blair present enormous value. They are more recognizable than most works by the old masters but remain attainable at auction.
RR is known for offering high-quality, authentic, original animation art for sale. We host two larger animation auctions each year and feature a small section of production and comic art each month. We are always looking to help you achieve the highest selling price for Disney animation cels, production drawings, concept artwork, and storyboards. Even a Walt Disney autograph on a slip of paper commands a large premium at auction.
Looking to sell your animation artwork? Contact one of our specialists at 800-937-3880 or submit your lots below for a Free Auction Estimate.
Harry Kleiman is an animation enthusiast that has studied the art for well over 50 years. Growing up in California, Harry visited every animation studio in the Los Angeles area to meet and study anyone he could including Bill Hanna, Joe Barbera, Eyvind Earle, and many more. Along with starting the Collectors Paradise Gallery, he has accumulated an impressive collection of animation artwork from a myriad of studios. He was the first person to approach the Don Bluth Studio about selling original production cels from The Secret of Nimh, purchasing hundreds of cels from the film. In 1991, Harry created his own limited edition cels in partnership with animator Walter Lantz and Universal Studios. Armed with years of vast knowledge, Harry now educates up-and-coming collectors on the art of animation.
