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Here are some Chuck Jones Bug Bunny drawings we sold:
Chuck Jones “Bugs Bunny” Sketch & Autograph Letter Signed — “…The Amateur Thinks of an Animated Character as a Drawing While The Professional Thinks of Him as a Being…”
Fantastic lot of items by Chuck Jones on illustrating Bugs Bunny, including an original sketch of his famous rabbit. Jones responds to Curtis Katz of Illinois, who had sent fan mail to the famed cartoonist, including a copycat sketch of Bugs done by an amateur illustrator. Jones responds generously to the fan mail, sending a photocopy of the Bugs tribute with an annotated critique, his own sketch of Bugs, and a 2pp. autograph letter signed on his personal stationery. Jones writes the letter in pencil in all capitals and dates it 5 June 1975. In full: “Dear Curtis: Thank you for the letter and thank you for the ‘Thank you’ – it is surprising how few of them I get – they are welcome indeed – belated or not. I haven’t any idea who the Air Force cartoonist was. But he was not a professional – although he obviously loved that mangy old rabbit – You see, the amateur thinks of an animated character as a drawing while the professional thinks of him as a being. In our drawings, which are part of the flurry of drawings that constitute animation, the character is a three-dimensional entity – for instance the roll of the gloves goes around the wrist and hand – the cheek line is broken to identify a form – the hands grasp a weapon – or a carrot – the chest-line is not a continuation of the neck line – see enclosed break-down – there is absolute evidence that this man is a devotee – and God knows we adore and need devotees – but I cannot identify him, which I probably could if he had been a professional – at least the studio – Terrytoon, Warner Bros, MGM, Disney, Fleischer, they all had identifiable styles, unmistakably identifiable even after years. Thank you for writing. Best always, Chuck Jones / This is not a criticism but I thought you might enjoy how the detective work is done.” A third sheet of his personal stationery contains a full-page pencil drawing by Jones of the sassy rabbit wielding a carrot. He writes beneath the sketch: “General proportions are off too but I have kept them the same for comparisons sake.” Finally, Jones provides a detailed handwritten critique of the photocopied sketch of Bugs by the amateur artist. He writes in part, “Front foot smaller than back foot – no perspective…whiskers never drawn this short…no chest”. A total of four pages, with original envelope postmarked 6 June 1975 from Los Angeles. Sheets measure 8.5″ x 11″. Paperclip mark to top, else fine condition. Sold for $1,237.
Chuck Jones Signed Drawing of Bugs Bunny — Measures 11.5″ x 17″
Large sketch of Bugs Bunny, drawn by Chuck Jones who inscribes the piece, “To Sophie with love and ‘Carrot Flambe ala Lapin’ / Bugs Bunny + Chuck Jones / 1975″. Bugs is drawn in a two-hatted chef’s uniform holding a gourmet carrot concoction. Paper measures 11.5″ x 17”. Creasing and minute dampstaining along lower edge, otherwise near fine. Sold for $1,025.
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“Bugs Bunny” Sketch Hand Drawn and Signed by Creator Chuck Jones
“Bugs Bunny” original sketch signed by creator Chuck Jones. The animator inscribes “For Steve / From Bugs Bunny / Chuck Jones / & Marian! / 1982″ to the right of a sketch of the infamous cartoon character nibbling on a carrot. Bugs Bunny first appeared in a 1940 animated short that was nominated for an Academy Award. Jones went on to animate many memorable cartoon characters and short subjects. Drawn in pencil on an 8.5″ x 11” piece of textured sketch paper. Some toning, else near fine. Sold for $984.
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Animator Chuck Jones Signed Sketch of “Bugs Bunny”
Chuck Jones signs an original sketch of the witty rabbit “Bugs Bunny.” The animator inscribes “To Curtis / From Bugs Bunny & Chuck Jones – 1975″ next to a sketch of the ever popular carrot chomping cartoon character. Bugs Bunny first appeared in a 1940 animated short that was nominated for an Academy Award. Jones went on to animate many memorable cartoon characters and short subjects. Drawn in pencil on an 8.5″ x 11” piece of sketch paper headed “From: Chuck Jones”. Wear to top edge, else near fine. Quite rare. Sold for $789.
”Bugs Bunny” original sketch autographed by creator Chuck Jones. The animator signs ”Chuck Jones” below a sketch of the carrot chomping cartoon character. The 2” x 3.5” cartoon is on the verso of a Chuck Jones Enterprises business card featuring the Road Runner and a Costa Mesa, California address. Bugs Bunny first appeared in a 1940 animated short that was nominated for an Academy Award. Jones went on to animate many memorable cartoon characters and short subjects. Card shows minor creasing, else near fine. Sold for $425.
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