How to Sell Your Original Walt Disney Cel
Animation cels were originally trashed once filming concluded until Disney realized their potential and sold them at studio gift shops during the 1930s and 1940s. The shift from traditional animation techniques using cels to digital animation has greatly increased their value among collectors. Each Disney cel is a carefully hand-painted piece of animation history and feature cherished characters from their classic films. We’ve sold many one of a kind cels at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Please reach out to us if you’d like to sell your original Disney cel or if you’d like a free appraisal.
Here are some original Disney cels we’ve sold:
”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Original Cel
Disney’s first full-length film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, was the highest grossing sound film at the time of its release. The classic is now part of the National Film Registry and is often considered one of the greatest animated films. We sold an original animation cel from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs from the estate of Ray Bradbury for $15,000.
Original Cel of Mickey Mouse in “Fantasia”
We realized $11,000 for a Mickey Mouse cel from the beloved “Magic Brooms” segment in Fantasia. Mickey Mouse, while working as an apprentice for the sorcerer Yen Sid, decides to use magic to complete his chores while Yen Sid steps out. The “Magic Brooms” segment is among the most memorable ones from the film and highlights Disney’s ability to story tell with animation and classical music.
Original Disney Cel From ”Alice in Wonderland”
Disney’s Alice in Wonderland film was adapted from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The 1951 film received an Academy Award nomination for Best Scoring of a Musical Picture and has become a cult favorite for its peculiar characters and animation style. We sold an original Alice in Wonderland cel from the Ray Bradbury estate for $8,319.
Original Disney Cel From “Society Dog Show”
Society Dog Show is a Disney short from 1939 that revolves around Mickey Mouse taking Pluto to a fancy dog show. Throughout the humorous short, their humble background is highlighted as Pluto’s behaviors contrast with those of the elite dogs in the show. Despite Pluto’s differences, he saves the day when a fire erupts which leads him to win over the audience and take home the top prize. We sold a cel from Society Dog Show for $7,422.
”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” Original Cel
We realized $7,199 for an original animation cel from the 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Cel features Snow White in her iconic dress sitting among several forest creatures including a bunny, squirrels and a fawn.
Thanks for stopping by to view some of our Walt Disney cel sales. Please feel free to contact us if you would like to sell your original Walt Disney cel or have interest in a free appraisal. Learn how to sell your Walt Disney autograph items.
FAQ
How do I consign or sell my original Disney cel?
It’s never been easier to sell your Disney cel at Nate D. Sanders Auctions. Email a description and images of your cel to [email protected] and we’ll get back to you with a free appraisal.
This sounds great and I want to move forward. What’s the consignment process like at Nate D. Sanders Auctions?
We’ll send you more information about our auctions along with an agreement to review. Your item will appear in our next auction. Unlike many auction houses, we hold monthly auctions and pay you within an industry-leading 45 days following the auction.
What factors determine the value of a Disney cel?
The value of your cel can vary based on the current market, the cel’s condition and the characters featured. The good news is the market for Disney cels is consistently strong.