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A hand-painted production cel of Aladdin, paired with its original matching production drawing and the corresponding key master background, from Disney's Aladdin: The Animated Series (1994).
These full multi-element setups are increasingly scarce. Most surviving Disney Television cels were separated from their backgrounds after production, making complete, studio-prepared setups like this highly desirable for collectors seeking the authentic visual language of 1990s Disney animation.
Created during Disney Television Animation's mid-1990s renaissance, this setup embodies the craftsmanship that defined the studio's transition period between traditional hand-painted cel production and the onset of digital colouring. The cel captures Aladdin in a moment of focus, an expressive stance and clean linework.
The key master background, hand-painted in gouache, creates the context, giving the cel a sense of scale and depth. The accompanying original production drawing, marked with colour annotations and studio stamps, offers a window into the precise communication between layout, animation, and paint departments. This production artwork was officially released through Disney's Animation Art Program, and the cel bears the official Walt Disney Television Animation seal. There is some edge wear to the background and minor creasing on the drawing.
A fine example of Disney's continued dedication to hand-crafted animation during a transformative era, merging the adventurous spirit of Aladdin with the artistry that kept Disney's legacy of hand-painted storytelling alive well into the television era. The lot is accompanied by a The Walt Disney Company certificate of authenticity. Dimensions (cel on background): 26.75 cm x 32.5 cm (10.5" x 12.75"); (drawing): 27 cm x 31.5 cm (10.5" x 12.5")
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Estimate: £400 - 800 M
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