This rare hand-inked and hand-painted original production cel setup from the episode Destination Moon (Objectif Lune), part of the 1959 TV serial Hergé's Adventures of Tintin.

The series was produced by legendary Belgian production house Belvision Studios in collaboration with Larry Harmon Pictures. In 1957, Belvision began adapting Hergé's iconic Tintin comics into animation, producing eight of the Adventures as short-format television episodes. Destination Moon marked a standout two-part episode in the second animated series, directed by Ray Goossens and scripted by the renowned cartoonist Greg, who would go on to become editor-in-chief of Tintin magazine.

The significance of these animated adaptations cannot be overstated. They were among the first efforts to bring Hergé's beloved characters to the screen, introducing Tintin, Snowy, Captain Haddock, and the rest of the cast to an entirely new audience. For many fans, these early adaptations hold a nostalgic place alongside the classic comic albums, bridging the gap between print and screen with a distinctive mid-century European animation style.

This appealing scene features Tintin in his distinctive orange spacesuit alongside his faithful companion Snowy. The cels are paired with a hand-painted background used in the production that beautifully evokes the stylised sci-fi setting of the story.

Its scarcity makes original production artwork from Hergé's Adventures of Tintin especially coveted. Few cels survived from this period, as animation art was typically discarded or destroyed after use and only served a functional role. Pieces like this, especially with both Tintin and Snowy, are rarely seen, making them highly desirable to animation, European comics, and pop culture history collectors alike.

This setup is not just a charming scene; it's a piece of animation and Tintin history, capturing the bold spirit of one of the most influential comic series ever created. Dimensions (mounted): 33 x 38 cm (13” x 15")

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