Peanuts A Charlie Brown Christmas 3 Cel Sequence Setup with 38" x 10.5" Pan Master Backgroun...
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Peanuts A Charlie Brown Christmas 3 Cel Sequence Setup with 38" x 10.5" Pan Master Background (Bill Melendez, 1965). Inspired by Linus' recitation of the true meaning of Christmas, Charlie Brown takes his sad little Christmas tree out to decorate it. In this lot is an original pan Master setup of this key scene featuring 3 sequential character cels from the final moments of the beloved holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. This award-winning TV special was the first animated show based on the popular Peanuts comic strip by Charles Schulz, and its success paved the way for a slew of other television specials and films. Its jazz soundtrack by pianist Vince Guaraldi achieved commercial success, selling five million copies in the US, and numerous live theatrical versions have been staged around the world. Offered here is a sequence of three original hand-painted production cels of Charlie Brown and his iconic Christmas tree which appear between the 22:02 and 22:50 mark. Each full-figure image measures approximately 2.75" x 1.75" on separate 12 field cels. All three are presented over a pan production background that first appears seconds ahead around the 21:56 mark. Attributed to longtime background artist for the Peanuts specials, Dean Spille (1927 - 2021) it measures an impressive 38" x 10.5" and includes the pan overlay cel of piles of shoveled snow and a portion of chain-link fence. Together the cels and background form a huge and truly extraordinary 60-year-old Master setup from one of the greatest holiday specials in television history. This piece is the stuff of legend and a holy grail for fans of Charlie Brown, Peanuts, and the incomparable Charles Schulz. The chance to own a piece of animation art of this caliber and importance is likely a once in a lifetime opportunity. It is in a mat measuring 43.25" x 16.5" with an opening of 37" x 9.5". The setup shows minor handling and the image of Charlie Brown on the far right appears to have a slit in it that is barely noticeable. Overall condition is Very Good.Auction Info
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