AUCTION  / 

The Bob Clampett Collection

Auction CurrencyUSD Auction Location12160 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, California, 91604, United States In Person PreviewPlease request condition reports.

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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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A “Willy the Wolf” Costume.777 - A “Willy the Wolf” Costume.
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(Clampett, 1960s) A one of a kind walk around costume of Willy the Wolf. The head piece, constructed of cotton, nylon, velvet, felt, vinyl, terry clot
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Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
 
 
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A Small “Willy the Wolf” Conscience Puppet.778 - A Small “Willy the Wolf” Conscience Puppet.
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(Clampett, 1950s) A screen-used Willy the Wolf puppet. This smaller version of the character acted as the larger Willy puppet’s conscience, a
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to b****t for 1,000.00
 
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An Early “Willy the Wolf” Puppet.779 - An Early “Willy the Wolf” Puppet.
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(Clampett, 1950s-60s) An early version of a “Willy the Wolf” puppet with no hat and differences to the character’s distinct
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Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
 
 
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A “Willy the Wolf” Sponsor Flier.780 - A “Willy the Wolf” Sponsor Flier.
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(Clampett, 1955) A flier for potential sponsors of Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” puppet show. The first puppet show on Am
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Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to S********t for 125.00
 
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A "Beany and Cecil" Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.781 - A "Beany and Cecil" Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.
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(Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of Willy the Wolf, the boisterous out-of-work actor from “Beany and Cecil.[x=
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Presentation Cel of William Shakespeare Wolf.782 - A Presentation Cel of William Shakespeare Wolf.
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(Clampett, 1970s-80s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of William Shakespeare Wolf, used by Bob Clampett for events and presentations. With a
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Start Price : 200.00 | Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
 
 
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A Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.783 - A Willy the Wolf Presentation Cel.
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(Clampett, 1960s) An original hand-painted presentation cel of Willy The Wolf printed with a facsimile Bob Clampett signature. With a character image
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to b****t for 250.00
 
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A Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” Premiere Poster.784 - A Bob Clampett’s “Willy the Wolf” Premiere Poster.
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(Clampett, 1954) A poster for the premiere of Bob Clampet’s “Willy the Wolf” puppet show. Willy, also known as William Shak
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Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to m********e.. for 375.00
 
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The Bob Clampett Studio Sign.785 - The Bob Clampett Studio Sign.
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(Clampett, 1960-2008) The Bob Clampett Studios sign from 729 Seward Street in Hollywood. Here, Clampett worked on his many projects, including
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Start Price : 3,000.00 | Estimate : 5,000.00 - 7,000.00
 
 
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The Original Line Art for Bob Clampett’s Logo.786 - The Original Line Art for Bob Clampett’s Logo.
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(Clampett, 1960s) The original hand-drawn line art for Bob Clampett’s company logo. From shows to merchandise, this logo with Beany and Cecil
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Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for 1,200.00
 
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