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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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) = 300.00
651A Leon Schlesinger Animation Studio Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1930s-40s) A photograph of the Leon Schlesinger Animation Studio, located at 1351 Van Ness Ave in Hollywood. Measuring 8” x 10
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to e******e for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
654“The Little Lion Hunter” Production Drawings.Van Eaton Galleries
(Schlesinger, 1939) A collection of seven production drawings from the Merrie Melodies short “The Little Lion Hunter,” starring Inki
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
655A Collection of Bob Clampett Stationery and Business Cards.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1940-50s) A collection of stationery and business cards from four of Bob Clampett’s offices after he left Leon Schlesinger Product
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to w****j for (325.00 + 81.25BP) = 406.25
656A Page of Bob Clampett Character Concept Drawings.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1940s) A page of graphite drawings by Bob Clampett of Hamlet and Jigger, “The Dumbest Hossfly in the Movies.” Clampett in
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to H********s for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
657A Charlie Horse Model Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1946) A character model sheet of Bob Clampett’s Charlie Horse, star of “It’s a Grand Old Nag.” Model sh
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********h.. for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
658A Hay-dy La Mare Model Sheet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1946) A character model sheet of Hay-dy La Mare, the female lead and love interest of Charlie Horse of Bob Clampett’s sole Republi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to p********h.. for (225.00 + 56.25BP) = 281.25
659A Matching Charlie Horse Drawing and Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Republic, 1960s-80s) A graphite drawing and hand-painted non-production cel of Charlie Horse, the star of the Republic short “It’s
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
661A Harold Lloyd Concept Cel.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A concept art presentation for a proposed animated project starring Harold Lloyd. Bob Clampett and Harold Lloyd, who were personal f
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to I****s for (375.00 + 93.75BP) = 468.75
662A Charlie McCarthy Stop-Motion Puppet and Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1930s-60s) A one-of-a-kind stop-motion puppet of Charlie McCarthy, paired with a walk cycle photo. The puppet with a metal interior armatur
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
663A “Time for Beany” Original Title Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1940s-50s) An original "Time for Beany" title card painting, from a time in the series with no surviving episodes. Title cards ...
Estimate : 4,000.00 - 6,000.00
Sold to floor for (3,000.00) = 3,000.00
664Photos of Bob Clampett Puppeteering Cecil.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-50s) Three photo prints of Bob Clampett puppeteering Cecil the Seasick Sea Serpent. The photos are marked with grease pencil to crop t
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********t for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
665A "Time for Beany" Scrapbook.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950) A “Time for Beany” scrapbook compiled by the show’s creator Bob Clampett. Clippings cover early mentions o
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (300.00) = 300.00
666Bob Clampett’s Personal “Time for Beany” Script Book.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1953-54) A custom hard-cover book with 55 of Bob Clampett’s personal, production-used scripts for “Time for Beany,
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to S********t for (3,000.00 + 750.00BP) = 3,750.00
667A “Time for Beany” Behind-the-Scenes Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950) A behind-the-scenes photograph taken during the filming of “Time for Beany” for Life magazine. Pictured is Stan Fre
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
668A Behind-the-Scenes Photograph from “Time for Beany.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950) A photograph taken during the filming of “Time for Beany” for Life Magazine. Pictured are several members of the st
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
671A Bob Clampett, Beany, and Cecil Display.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1960s-80s) A display of Bob Clampett with his characters Beany and Cecil, the puppet stars of “Time for Beany.” Measuring
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to floor for (200.00) = 200.00
672A Screen-Used “Time for Beany” Cecil Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used “Time for Beany” Cecil the Sea Sick Sea Serpent puppet. Cecil was voiced and puppeteered by Stan F
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (14,000.00) = 14,000.00
673A Beany Puppet from “Time for Beany.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used Beany Puppet from “Time for Beany.” Beany was performed by voice acting legend, Daws Butler in his
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (27,500.00) = 27,500.00
674A “Time for Beany” Captain Huffenpuff Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used Captain Huffenpuff puppet from “Time for Beany.” Huffenpuff, Captain of “The Leakin
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (20,000.00) = 20,000.00
675A Clowny Puppet from “Time for Beany.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-1955) A screen-used puppet of Clowny from “Time for Beany.” Many secondary character puppets for the series were mad
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (2,250.00) = 2,250.00
676A “Time for Beany” Dishonest John Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used puppet of Dishonest John from “Time for Beany.” Dishonest John was inspired by Larry Martin, Bob C
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to floor for (16,000.00) = 16,000.00
677A Hunny Bear Puppet from “Time for Beany.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used puppet of Hunny Bear from “Time for Beany.” Many secondary character puppets for the series were m
Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,700.00) = 1,700.00
678The “Time for Beany” Leakin’ Lena.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) The Leakin’ Lena from “Time for Beany.” This ramshackle, not-quite-seaworthy vessel took Beany, Cecil,
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to floor for (13,000.00) = 13,000.00
680A “Time for Beany” Screen-Used Cecil Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A screen-used puppet of Cecil the Sea Sick Sea Serpent from “Time for Beany.” Throughout the series, Cecil was v
Estimate : 3,000.00 - 5,000.00
Sold to S********t for (25,000.00 + 6,250.00BP) = 31,250.00
682A Beany Puppet Head Sculpt Drawing.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950) An original drawing used in the production of “Time for Beany” to create the sculpt for the head of the Beany puppe
Estimate : 300.00 - 500.00
Sold to t********y.. for (200.00 + 50.00BP) = 250.00
683A Beany Puppet Head Master Sculpt.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) An original, production-used Beany wax sculpt used to create the rubber head of the puppet in “Time for Beany.”
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
684A Capt. Huffenpuff Puppet Head Master Sculpt.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) An original, production-used Capt Huffenpuff wax sculpt used to create the rubber head of the puppet in “Time for Beany.
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
685A Dishonest John “Time for Beany” Head Sculpt.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) An original, production-used Dishonest John wax sculpt used to create the rubber head of the puppet in “Time for Beany.
Start Price : 1,000.00 | Estimate : 2,000.00 - 4,000.00
686Bob Clampett’s “Golden Arm ©” Cast.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A plaster cast of a puppeteer's arm, etched with “The Golden Arm” by Bob Clampett along with his name and a copyri
Start Price : 800.00 | Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
687A Retail Beany Puppet Master Head Sculpt.Van Eaton Galleries
(Chemi-Plastic, 1949-55) A master head sculpture of Beany from “Time for Beany.” The rubber heads from this master were used to make
Start Price : 300.00 | Estimate : 500.00 - 700.00
689A "Time for Beany" Cecilia Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A production-used Cecilia puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany.” The she-serpent was Cecil
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,600.00) = 1,600.00
691A Cupcake the Ostrich Puppet from “Twig.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1957) A Cupcake the Ostrich puppet from the pilot for a proposed series called “Twig” which was developed by Bob Clampett
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (600.00) = 600.00
692A Frog Puppet From “Time for Beany.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A frog puppet from “Time for Beany.” Constructed of terrycloth, cotton, linen, wire, and clay and measuring 13
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to P********s.. for (750.00 + 187.50BP) = 937.50
693A “Time for Beany” Platypus Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A platypus puppet from “Time for Beany.” Constructed of terrycloth, cotton, foam, wire, and clay, and measuring
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to P********s.. for (650.00 + 162.50BP) = 812.50
695A “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt” Zippi Horse Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1952) A glamorous “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt” Zippi horse puppet wearing purple bejeweled glasses and a yellow racing ou
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
696A Zack Horse Puppet from “Thunderbolt the Wondercolt”.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1952) A production-used Zack horse puppet from Bob Clampett’s“Thunderbolt the Wondercolt.” Measuring 22
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to S********t for (800.00 + 200.00BP) = 1,000.00
697A "Time for Beany" Horse Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A “Time for Beany” production-used horse hand puppet. With its prominent teeth, the puppet invokes a style simil
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
698An Original Snorky Hand Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1959) An original hand puppet of Snorky, a prehistoric creature created by Bob Clampett. Clampett intended for Snorky to star in his own se
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (750.00) = 750.00
699A "Time for Beany" Floral Female Hand Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1954) A production-used hand puppet of a woman in a flower dress and hat from “Buffalo Billy.” Measuring 22” tal
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (500.00) = 500.00
700A “Beeper and his Guided Muscle” 20th Century Fox Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1959) A fox puppet named 20th Century Fox used in test footage of “Beeper and his Guided Muscle,” a proposed series devel
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to m**7 for (500.00 + 125.00BP) = 625.00
701A Red Dress Cat Puppet from “Beeper and his Guided Muscle.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1959) A fancy cat puppet wearing a red dress with her paws in a leopard-print muff used in test footage of “Beeper and his Guided
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to g*********n for (600.00 + 150.00BP) = 750.00
702A “Time for Beany” Spotted Cat Puppet.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A production-used spotted cat puppet from Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany.” Measuring 14” tall,
Start Price : 500.00 | Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
707A "Time for Beany" Hage's Dairy Commercial Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-54) A “Time For Beany” promotional photo of Beany and friends with products from Hage’s dairy in San Diego.
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to w****j for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
708A Beany and Cecil Ice Cream Shop Promotional Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A promotional photo for Hood’s Ice Cream featuring Beany and Cecil. Measuring 8” x 10.5”, the photo is in
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (375.00) = 375.00
709A Dishonest John and Capt. Huffenpuff Fan Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(R. C. Cola, 1940s-50s) A Dishonest John and Capt. Huffenpuff R. C. Cola fan card with broadcast information for “Time for Beany” on
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
710A “Time for Beany” Publicity Photograph.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1940s-50s) A black and white publicity photograph from “Time for Beany,” featuring Beany, Cecil, Captain Huffenpuff, Wong
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
711A Prototype Beany Propeller Hat.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1949-55) A Prototype for a Beany Propeller cap for retail. Constructed of felt, metal, and plastic, the cap which measures 6” in d
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to floor for (850.00) = 850.00
712A Bob Clampett Propeller Hat Prototype.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s-60s) A handmade propeller hat prototype constructed of multi-colored fabrics, secured with string and clips, and topped with three pl
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to j*******4 for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
713A Nehi Soda “Time for Beany” Promotional Banner.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A Nehi Soda banner promoting “Time for Beany,” most likely displayed at grocery stores. The four-color screen prin
Estimate : 800.00 - 1,000.00
Sold to floor for (1,000.00) = 1,000.00
714A Bob Clampett’s "Time for Beany" Fan Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A black and white Bob Clampett’s “Time for Beany” fan card featuring Beany, Cecil, Dishonest John, Hunny
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
717A "Beany and his Pals" Fan Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A fan card featuring Bob Clampett's “Beany and his Pals” with Beany, Cecil, Capt. Huffenpuff, Clowny, Crowy, Hopal
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
719A Pair of Beany and Dishonest John Buttons.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) A pair of “Time for Beany” pinback buttons featuring Beany and Dishonest John. Measuring 1.25” in diamete
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*****s for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
722A Clowny and Wong R.C. Cola Card.Van Eaton Galleries
(R.C. Cola, 1950s) A Clowny and Wong R. C. Cola fan card with broadcast information for “Time for Beany” on the reverse. Measuring 3
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
723A Collection of Hage's "Time for Beany" Postcards.Van Eaton Galleries
(Hage’s, 1950s) A collection of five Hage’s “Time for Beany” promotional postcards featuring the stars of the show
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to p********E for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
724A Bob Clampett Television Publicity Photo.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950s) An oversized print of a publicity photo of Bob Clampett with his puppet creations including Beany and Cecil, Thunderbolt and Wonderc
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to N***C for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
725A Large Collection of Beany's Drive-In Straws.Van Eaton Galleries
(Beany’s, 1950s) A large collection of 158 unopened straws from Beany’s Drive-In, a “Time for Beany”-themed restau
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to m******t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00
726A Beany's Meals on Wheels Paper Coaster Collection.Van Eaton Galleries
(Merle’s Corp, 1950s-60s) A collection of 19 Beany’s Meals on Wheels paper coasters. Measuring 3” in diameter each, the coa
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to floor for (100.00) = 100.00
728A Radio-Television Life Magazine Beany Cover.Van Eaton Galleries
(Radio-Television Life, 1950) A May 19, 1950 Radio-Television Life magazine cover. Featured front and center on the separated cover is “Beani
Start Price : 100.00 | Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
729A Time For Beany Bell Potato Chips Poster.Van Eaton Galleries
(Bell Brands, 1951) An extremely rare poster for Bell Brand potato chips featuring Beany and Cecil. Bell sponsored “Time for Beany”
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to J*****s for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
731An Emmy Award Nomination Certificate for “Time for Beany.”Van Eaton Galleries
(Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 1954) A certificate from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of the nomination of [x=
Estimate : 100.00 - 200.00
Sold to t********y.. for (250.00 + 62.50BP) = 312.50
733A Bob Clampett Guest Appearance "Time for Beany" Banner.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1955) A unique cloth banner promoting an in-person appearance of Bob Clampett as the guest of honor at a kiddie matinee. The colorful banne
Estimate : 1,000.00 - 2,000.00
Sold to s******l for (850.00 + 212.50BP) = 1,062.50
734A “Time for Beany” Cast and Crew Emmy Awards Photograph.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950) A photograph of Bob Clampett and the “Time for Beany” crew taken at the 2nd Emmy Awards after the series won the fi
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********t for (150.00 + 37.50BP) = 187.50
735A Bob Clampett Emmy Award Acceptance Photograph.Van Eaton Galleries
(Clampett, 1950) A photo of Bob Clampett and the “Time for Beany” crew (all wearing Beany Hats) accepting the inaugural award for Be
Estimate : 200.00 - 400.00
Sold to S********t for (100.00 + 25.00BP) = 125.00