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Charles Martin Jones (September 21, 1912 – February 22, 2002) was an American animated filmmaker and cartoonist, best known for his work with Warner Bros. Cartoons on the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies shorts. He wrote, produced, and/or directed many classic animated cartoon shorts starring Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner, Pepé Le Pew, Porky Pig, Michigan J. Frog, the Three Bears, and a few of other Warner characters.
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Chuck Jones Bugs Bunny Sketch/ Autograph Letter Signed
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 Large Signed Drawing of Bugs Bunny
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.
Chuck Jones “Bugs Bunny” Sketch Hand Drawn
“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.
Chuck Jones Signed Sketch of “Bugs Bunny” — 8.5″ x 11″
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.
Superb Drawing of Mickey Mouse by Walt Disney, Signed by Disney — With Phil Sears COA
Walt Disney signed drawing of Mickey Mouse, scarce and without inscription. Rendered in pencil, Disney fills nearly the whole 4.625” x 7.5” page with both his large signature and Mickey’s smiling face. Page is within a green paper-bound ruled notebook, with child’s drawing on verso. Very good to near fine condition. With a COA from Phil Sears, who authenticates both the drawing as signature as Walt Disney’s. Sold for $18,750.
Walt Disney signed ”The Art of Animation”, also signed by 21 of Disney’s creative team. Authored by Bob Thomas and published by Simon and Schuster, Inc. in 1958, ”The Art of Animation” outlines the development of animation techniques by Walt Disney and his company, with interviews and examples from classic cartoons and movies. Signed ”Walt Disney” on the fly-leaf, almost filling the entire page, and countersigned throughout the book by Disney’s original artists: Ken Anderson, Xavier Atencio, Don DaGradi, Eric Larson (signs twice), Bill Justice, Tom Oreb, Bill Peet, Joe Rinaldi, McLaren Stewart, Gerry Geronimi, Tom Codrick, Don Griffith, Ernest Nordli, Ward Kimball, Frank Thomas, John Lounsbery, Marc Davis, Milt Kahl, Woolie Reitherman, Ollie Johnston and Les Clark. Together these men created, directed and animated ”Fantasia”, ”Bambi”, ”Alice in Wonderland”, ”Peter Pan” and scores of others, as well as ”Imagineering” Disneyland attractions. Bound in publisher’s beige and grey boards, book measures 8.25” x 11.25” and runs 188pp. Previous owner’s name written to front board, and light wear to boards. Interior is bright and clean. Overall in very good condition. Sold for $6,406.
Original Disney Artwork Featuring Mickey Mouse, Circa Mid- 1930’s
Rare, 1930’s original drawing of Mickey Mouse, likely rendered by Disney artist Tom Wood, who came to Disney Studios in 1932. Ink and watercolor artwork was drawn for Helen Hayes’ daughter Mary MacArthur, and features Mickey Mouse energetically conducting the Three Little Pigs in symphony. Lively piece is inscribed in black ink, “Best Wishes to Mary MacArthur / Mary MacArthur Mary MacArthur / Best Wishes to Mary MacArthur / Tra-La-La-La-La!” Walt Disney’s name is written at bottom right beneath Mickey’s crate, likely by Wood. Mary MacArthur sadly died from polio at the young age of 19. Undated drawing measures 8″ x 7″ with minor toning and wear to bottom edge, else near fine. From the estate of Helen Hayes. Sold for $1,200.
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Chuck Jones Signed Animation Cel & Drawing from ”Chariots of Fur” Featuring Wile E. Coyote
Chuck Jones signed animation cel, and corresponding drawing, from the 1994 Warner Bros. production ”Chariots of Fur”. The cel and drawing feature Wile E. Coyote ready to make trouble, with lightning bolts in his satchel. Drawing has been approved by Chuck Jones via his signature, and brought to life in the finished animation cel and set-up, also signed by Jones in 1999. Drawing and cel each measure 11.5” x 8.5”, custom matted in linen and framed to an overall size of 33.5” x 17.5”. Near fine condition. With a COA from Linda Jones Enterprises contained in a pouch on the back of the frame. Sold for $719.
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Chuck Jones Signed Limited Edition Hand-Painted Cel of Bugs Bunny, ”Ain’t I a Stinker?”
Fun Bugs Bunny sericel, signed by creator Chuck Jones and part of a limited edition of 500, this being #333. Entitled ”Ain’t I a Stinker?”, Jones here shows Bugs Bunny, as animator, drawing Daffy Duck; the cel is inspired by the final scene from the 1953 classic ”Duck Amuck”, where Daffy Duck is at the mercy of his animator, revealed in the final scene to be Bugs Bunny. Hand-painted cel is part of the Masters Collection from 1993, and measures 11.75” x 9.75”, framed to 20” x 18”. A few minute scratches to frame; cel itself is near fine. With a COA from Chuck Jones, and with the stamp of Linda Jones Enterprises Inc., the business run by Jones’ daughter and through which he sold his artwork. Sold for $500.
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”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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