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A remarkable original production cel and master background from the opening sequence of Gremlins 2: The New Batch (Warner Bros., 1990), featuring Daffy Duck in Chuck Jones' memorable animated introduction.

This cel captures Daffy at the climactic moment of his rivalry with Bugs Bunny for top billing on the Warner Bros. shield. After proclaiming "Because I personally have all the talent around here" and directing "Ok Mack, let's take it from the top," Daffy finds himself triumphantly positioned on the logo, blissfully unaware that he's about to be flattened when it zooms back. The moment perfectly encapsulates Daffy's eternal hubris and his knack for snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

Chuck Jones' return to direct this sequence represented a creative homecoming for the legendary animator. After decades away from Warner Bros., Jones crafted this brief but perfect encapsulation of the Bugs-Daffy dynamic that had defined so many of his classic theatrical shorts. The sequence served as both nostalgic tribute and ideal thematic preparation for Joe Dante's anarchic sequel.

The Clampett Studio Collections certificate confirms this piece's authenticity and provenance from the official Warner Bros. art program. Ruth Clampett's involvement in preserving and presenting classic animation art has made her certificates among the most trusted in the field.

Original production materials from this brief but beloved sequence are exceptionally rare. The animated opening became one of Gremlins 2's most celebrated elements, proving that classic Warner Bros. humor could seamlessly blend with contemporary filmmaking.

A wonderful piece capturing Daffy Duck's eternal overconfidence at the moment before his inevitable comeuppance.

Estimate: $1,200 - 2,400