Auction Details
Van Eaton Galleries proudly presents The Bob Clampett Auction, an incredible two-day event featuring the collection of one of animation’s most influential artists! Over 950 lots are up for auction, including animation art from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies classics, original puppets from “Time for Beany,” Beany and Cecil merchandise, a Charlie McCarthy stop-motion armature, and even rare photos of Walt Disney.
Clampett created or refined Warner Bros.’ most beloved cartoon characters of all time: Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Porky Pig, and Tweety Bird. He collaborated with famed author Edgar Rice Burroughs on a never-produced John Carter of Mars animated serial, art from which is included in this auction. A young Clampett even helped his aunt Charlotte Clark create the very first Mickey Mouse doll!
Many of the shorts Clampett directed are considered among the looniest and greatest ever, including “Porky in Wackyland,” “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery,” “Tortoise Wins by a Hare,” and the “Fantasia” spoof “A Corny Concerto.” He created the Emmy-winning puppet show “Time for Beany,” which counted Albert Einstein among its fans, and its animated successor “Beany and Cecil,” both rife with Clampett’s love of puns and topical humor.
Not only was Clampett a talented artist, he was a collector. Clampett preserved countless pieces of his own work and kept many of the books and artwork that inspired him as a child. We at Van Eaton Galleries consider ourselves lucky to be able to offer these treasures up for auction to the public.
All items are sold as is. Contact Van Eaton Galleries for condition reports and shipping information. 25% Buyer's Premium for all lots.
Please be aware there is a $5000 deposit required for any bidding over $50,000 that will be charged to the card on file. This deposit will be credited to your invoice or refunded after the auction.
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601A Pair of “Show Biz Bugs” Storyboard Panels.Van Eaton Galleries
(Warner Bros. 1957) A pair of original storyboard panels featuring Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck from the Looney Tunes short “Show Biz Bugs.
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********y.. for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
602A “Bugs Bunny: Superstar” Production Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Warner Bros., 1975) An original hand-painted multi-layer production cel of Bugs Bunny as a baby from the documentary “Bugs Bunny: Superstar.
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to u*****N for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
604A Christmas Card by Rod Scribner to Bob Clampett.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1940s) A risque Christmas Card created by Rod Scribner for Bob Clampett. The card features Bugs Bunny in bed with a naked woman, while Clam
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for 3,000.00
608A Model and Production Drawing from “Hollywood Steps Out.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) An original model drawing of Mickey Rooney and Lewis Stone paired with a production drawing of Jerry Colonna from the Merrie Melod
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to A********f.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
609A “Hollywood Steps Out” Production Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) An original production drawing of James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, and George Raft from the Merrie Melodies short “Hollywoo
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to G********r for (900.00 + 225.00BP) = 1,125.00
610A “Hollywood Steps Out” Three Stooges Model Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) A model drawing of The Three Stooges from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” Accomplished in grap
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to k*******y for (1,300.00 + 325.00BP) = 1,625.00
611Three “Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawings.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) Three model drawings from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps Out.” Included are two drawings featuring
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to G********r for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
612Three “Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawings.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) Three model drawings of Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, and Joe Penner from the Merrie Melodies short, “Hollywood Steps
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to g*********n for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
613A Collection of “Hollywood Steps Out” Model Drawings.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) A collection of four celebrity caricature model drawings of Peter Lorre, Johnny Weissmuller, and Paulette Goddard from the Merrie
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to G********r for (2,500.00 + 625.00BP) = 3,125.00
614A Quentin Quail Model Sheet by Bob Clampett.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1937) A model sheet of a quail from the Merrie Melodies short “The Crackpot Quail.” Bob Clampett created the character
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 450.00
616A Quentin Quail Early Development Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1937) A character development drawing of Quentin Quail. Measuring 9.5” x 12”, the drawing is in good condition with ed
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 400.00
617Quentin Quail Early Character Development Art.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1937) An early character development drawing of Quentin Quail Although this design was not used, the character would be revisited severa
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to t********y.. for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
618A “Tale of Two Kitties” Model Sheet With the First Tweety.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original photostat model sheet for the Merrie Melodies cartoon “A Tale of Two Kitties.” This cartoon features
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to b********s for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
619The Original “Tweetie Pie” Title Card Cel Overlay.Van Eaton Galleries
(Warner Bros., 1947) The original cel overlay for the title card of the Merrie Melodies short “Tweetie Pie.” This short marked the f
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g********d for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
620The Complete “Birdy and the Beast” Storyboard.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1944) The complete 85-panel storyboard to the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast,” directed by Bob Clampett. T
Start Price : 9,000.00 | Estimate : 10,000.00 - 15,000.00
621The First Tweety Model Sheet Original Artwork.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1944) The original artwork for the very first official Tweety model sheet from the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for 8,500.00
622A “Birdy and the Beast” Title Card Concept Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1944) An original title card concept drawing for the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast,” directed by Bob Clam
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to t********y.. for (400.00 + 100.00BP) = 500.00
623A Title Card Concept for “Birdy and the Beast.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1944) An original title card concept drawing for the Merrie Melodies short “Birdy and the Beast,” directed by Bob Clam
Estimate : 500.00 - 800.00
Sold to K******1 for (950.00 + 237.50BP) = 1,187.50
624An Original “A Tale of Two Kitties” Publicity Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original drawing for a publicity image of the Merrie Melodies short “A Tale of Two Kitties” directed by Bob C
Estimate : 600.00 - 800.00
Sold to S********t for (4,500.00 + 1,125.00BP) = 5,625.00
625A "I Taut I Taw A Putty-Tat" Partial Score.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1945) A partial score for the brass and saxophone sections of “I Taut I Taw A Putty-Tat” sung by Tweety Bird in the Me
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********y.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
627Three Tweety Bird and Sylvester Storyboard Panels.Van Eaton Galleries
(Warner Bros., 1954) Three original storyboard panels featuring Tweety Bird and Sylvester from the Looney Tunes short “Satan’s Waiti
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 800.00
628A “Tweet and Sour” Storyboard Panel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Warner Bros., 1956) An original storyboard panel featuring Tweety from the Looney Tunes short “Tweet and Sour.” Accomplished in gra
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to B********h.. for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
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630A Bob Clampett Tweety Bird Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1970s) An original drawing of Tweety by Bob Clampett. Accomplished in graphite, ink, colored pencil, and marker, the drawing was later used
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to B********h.. for (2,750.00 + 687.50BP) = 3,437.50
631A Sylvester and Tweety Scarf.Van Eaton Galleries
(1980s-2000s) A brown and orange scarf featuring "Looney Tunes" stars Sylvester and Tweety. Measuring 7” x 45”, the scarf is i...
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for 100.00
633“Horton Hatches the Egg” Production Scripts.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) Three production scripts for “Horton Hatches the Egg,” directed by Bob Clampett. Each draft includes handwritten
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to t********y.. for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
634"Horton Hatches the Egg" Mayzie Model Sheets.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1941) A pair of model sheets of Mayzie from “Horton Hatches the Egg” directed by Bob Clampett. The two sheets are iden
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to s*******e for (550.00 + 137.50BP) = 687.50
635A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Model Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original photostat model sheet from “Horton Hatches the Egg” of the hero elephant himself. Model sheets such
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to floor for 2,500.00
636A “Horton Hatches the Egg” Production Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original production drawing from “Horton Hatches the Egg” of Horton on the nest. With an image size of 8.75
Estimate : 400.00 - 600.00
Sold to S********t for (1,900.00 + 475.00BP) = 2,375.00
645A Multi-Layer Cel from "Horton Hatches the Egg."Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) A multi-layer cel of Horton from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size from 2.2
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to s*******e for (700.00 + 175.00BP) = 875.00
647A "Horton Hatches the Egg" Mayzie the Lazy Bird Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Mayzie from “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With an image size of 8.75
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to N***C for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
648A Horton Cel from "Horton Hatches the Egg."Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted production cel of Horton from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.” With
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to s*******e for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
650A "Horton Hatches the Egg" Hunter Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1942) An original hand-painted multi-layer cel of three Hunters from the Merrie Melodies short “Horton Hatches the Egg.
Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
Sold to floor for 300.00