The number of cels offered by Sothbeys was quite large and was the beginning of the end for these large animation auctions. Jenny & I liked the young Tarzan and some of the images from other scenes: my interest in astronomy, my years teaching at various colleges and Jenny's work on the School Board, and the image of Jane and her father reminded Jenny of the relationship she had with her father. As I've mentioned before, a "collector" tends to look at offerings a little differently than those that are buying for resale. For me, there are times when I'll pick up an item simply because of the personal emotion the artwork evokes.
What struck me about the "Tarzan" lot was that each item consisted for 2 or more cels and the images were not uniform in size. Normally, I put the Database Notes at the bottom, but here I'll put them below each item so you can read some of the detail and Sothebys description...
From “Tarzan” (1999). Tarzan and Jane are looking at a reading book together. Two cel setup (one is an underlay) on a production background. BACK: "#1215010 SEQ 18 SCN 25" [Image: 13-3/16"W x 8-5/8"H; Frame: 21-3/4"W x 17-1/8"H] SeqID-0700 8/3/2005
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From “Tarzan” (1999). A three cel setup, one of which is an overlay/underlay on a production background. BACK: "#1215070 Seq 18 Scn 22 [Image: 15.25"W x 12.25"H; Frame: 23-3/4"W x 20-3/4"H] SeqID-0706 8/3/2005
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From “Tarzan” (1999). Jane & Porter on the ship. A two cel setup, one of which is an underlay, on a production background. BACK: "#1215070 SEQ 28 SCN 24" [Image: 15-1/8"W x 9-1/8"H; Frame: 23.5"W x 17-5/8"H] SeqID-0708 8/3/2005
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From “Tarzan” (1999). A 4-cel setup, two of which are overlays of baby Tarzan and Kala. BACK: "#1215070 Seq 3.7 Scn 10" [Image: 14-3/16"W x 8-3/4"H; Frame: 22-5/8"W x 17-1/8"H] SeqID-0702 8/3/2005
A Lot 030. Kala and Baby Tarzan. [ From Sotheby's: Kala: "Just take my hand. I will protect you from all around you. I will be there. Don't cry." While the ape family settle in their nests, Kala cradles Baby Tarzan in her arms. (Note: This is a four cel setup, two of which are overlays). 12.5x17. ] Sotheby's auction 7491, Lot 30.
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From “Tarzan” (1999). Child Tarzan falling over falls. This is a six cel setup, four of which are overlays/underlays on production background. [Image: 22-1/8"W x 16"H; Frame: 31.5"W x 25-3/4"H] SeqID-0703 8/5/2005
Child Tarzan falling over falls. [ From Sotheby's: Terk: "Like I said, it's stupid. Right? Listen, take it from me. Go home. OK? Who needs this aggravation? Ya know, I'm probably gonna leave soon myself. You go. I'll catch up, alright? Ya, see, leave it to me. I told you … Tarzan?" As Terk walks away trying to convince Tarzan to forget about the elephant hair, Tarzan suddenly leaps off the cliff into the water. (Note: This is a six cel setup, four of which are overlays/underlays.) 19.5x25. ] Sotheby's auction 7491, Lot 35. BACK: "#1215070 SEQ 5.1 SCN 17" [Image: 22-1/8"W x 16"H] SeqID-0703
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From “Tarzan” (1999). A four cel setup on a production background of Tarzan and a hippo. BACK: "#1215070 Seq 5.1 Scn 21" [Image: 14-3/16"W x 10-1/8"H; Frame: 22-5/8"W x 18-3/4"H] SeqID-0704 8/5/2005
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From “Tarzan” (1999). A three cel setup, one of which is an overlay/underlay on a production background. BACK: "#1215070 Seq 18 Scn 22 [Image: 15.25"W x 12.25"H; Frame: 23.75"W x 20.75"H] SeqID-0706 8/3/2005
I just love your Sotheby's Tarzan cel collection. It really conveys the emotions of some of the most touching moments of the movie. My favorite cel is the first one: "Tarzan and Jane looking at a reading book together". Being a college teacher myself, I can feel the special connection between Tarzan and Jane while she is lovingly and patiently teaching him so many things that are completely unfamiliar to his world, and he is eagerly trying to learn as much as possible.
ReplyDelete"I wanna know, can you show me?!" Congratulations on your wonderful collection!