Lot 1537
Four Warner Bros. Cels From "An Ounce of Prevention". Four cels from the 1982 cartoon, "An Ounce of Prevention." Opaque watercolor on trimmed acetate, 10½ x 12½ in. Three of the cels are signed by Mel Blanc. Tweety is signed, "ooo - I taw a Puddy Tat / 'Tweety' / Mel Blanc" in bright green, felt-tip pen; Bugs Bunny is signed, "Eh - what's up Doc? 'Bugs Bunny' Mel Blanc" in bright blue, felt-tip pen; and Daffy Duck is signed, "Hoohoohoohoohoo" 'Daffy Duck' Mel Blanc" in black, felt-tip pen. The Slyvester set-up is unsigned. All four cels are matted to a size of 14 x 16 in. Accompanied by a production sketch for each cel. (8 items) Wonderful display items for adults or children. The late, great Mel Blanc (1908-1989) almost single-handedly invented cartoon voice acting. He was the first person to receive screen credit as a voice man.
Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000.
From the personal estate of Mel Blanc, sold November 5, 1992 at Superior Galleries.
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